Warrington Wolves continue to be one of Super League’s leading supporters of the RFL Benevolent Fund. They recently made a donation of £1 for each adult season ticket purchased. This is in addition to the Club supporting Try Assist events and the Supporters away Travel Club donating profits from recent trips. The club remains a […]
Tony Colliinson ran the Belfast Marathon to raise £317 for the Benevolent Fund in a time of 3hr 12min 59 secs. Tony runs for the East Hull Harriers and completed the Marathon in a great time to raise money for a sport that is close to his heart being a rugby player himself. Tony says […]
Rowing hero John Power from the RFL Benevolent Fund receives a cheque from Napoleon’s Casino (Leeds). Napoleon’s Casino sponsored the Carnegie Rowing Challenge for £1,000 and have commited themselves to support the 2011 rowathon by matching their sponsorship and entering a five person team for next years event.
Scarborough Rugby League festival raises £1327 for the RFL Benevolent Fund The Scarborough Rugby League festival has raised £1327 for the RFL Benevolent Fund after organisers Breakaway tours agreed to donate £1 to the charity for every person who signed up to play in the tournament which takes place on May 8. The festival is […]
The rugby league family came together on the 15th April as they completed a marathon challenge to raise money for charity. Rugby league players, coaches, journalists and fans all took part in the Carnegie Rowing Challenge, a 42,195 metre indoor rowing marathon, to raise money for Try Assist, the Rugby League Benevolent Fund. The event, […]
John Power was one of the first people to get his name down for the Carnegie Rowing Challenge when it was launched. The marathon indoor row appeals to Power’s competitive spirit and, more importantly, gives him the opportunity to help raise money for Try Assist, the rugby league benevolent fund, which has helped him following […]
Rugby league lovers urged to row for marathon glory Stars of rugby league are preparing for a marathon challenge as they bid to raise money for Try Assist, the Rugby League Benevolent Fund. Champions of the game both past and present will take part in the Carnegie Rowing Challenge on Thursday 15 April at Leeds […]
“Seriously Funny Rugby League” is a book full of images of Rugby League people portrayed in funny situations, compiled by RLPhotos.com photographers Sig Kasatkin and Dave Williams to mark 21 year of photographing Rugby League. The book has sold well since going on sale last October, and the two authors decided to donate a percentage […]
Going End2End for the Steve Prescott Foundation. Steve Prescott achieved much during a glittering career with St Helens, Wakefield and Hull FC and has astounded everyone in recent years with his courage and determination. Despite suffering from a rare form of stomach cancer, he has undertaken increasingly tougher challenges to raise money for the foundation […]
Craig Mosedale is aiming to complete the Scisscett Sprint Triathlon to raise funds for the RFL Benevolent Fund. The Triathlon consists of an 18 length swim, 15k bike ride and a 5k run and Craig is hoping to complete all this in only 1 hr 20 minutes. Craig says “Rugby league is very close to […]
