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Issue number 89 – WINTER 2024.
On the front cover:
Wigan versus Hunslet at Central Park in 1958.
Features include:
Special tributes to Brian Lockwood and Ken Rollin.
Celebrating 70th anniversary of Great Britain’s victory in the first World Cup .
Rare film coverage of the 1954 World Cup Final analysed, second by second.
Rugby League and wrestling – a superb feature by John Huxley on players who entered the ring.
Aussie star Mick Cronin reveals how Doug Laughton wanted to sign him for Widnes.
John Atkinson remembered – we uncover an interview with the late, great Leeds winger.
When Featherstone Rovers gave the Australians a tough day on the 1973 tour.
Homage to Rugby League’s ball-handling props – starring Dave Chisnall.
Syd Scoop reveals just how much the RFL are paying their ‘Independent Non Executive Directors’.
Chuck Wiseman – Blackpool Borough’s American Flyer.
Kenny Sykes – a real unsung hero for Hunslet and for Heworth.
Remembering John Sheridan – a giant figure in the history of Castleford.
Tracking down the family of first Lions tour captain Jimmy Lomas as he enters the Hall of Fame.
Bak Diabira – the magician at scrum-half for Bradford, Blackpool and Keighley.
The unlucky Lions – Robert Gate reveals the players whose tours were cut short after just one game.
The unforgettable Geoff Fletcher – a personal tribute by John Stringer.
Amateur Rugby League – Jubilee’s BARLA National Cup winning team of 1985.
How Italy’s great promise was dashed – and a classic team photo of the 1961 Italian team.
When Wigan switched on their floodlights against Bradford Northern in 1967.
The one and only Billy Boston in rare classic colour against Hunslet at Wembley in 1965.
‘A’ team corner – Warrington’s Shield Winners and Hull F.C.’s reserves in 1964.
Unique… this will make you think – 25 teams we wish still existed.
Ron Coote becomes Australia’s 14th ‘Immortal’.
Paul Cullen recognised in mural in Warrington.
Three top wingers at Leeds – when David Smith joined the legendary Smith and Atkinson.
Stars of those glory days at Fartown – featuring Lionel Cooper.
Why were the Lions searching for dinner suits? Robert Gate breaks the secret.
Les Sheard on the classic ‘V’ jerseys which defined Rugby League.
Halifax tells the story of the demise of club programmes.
Team photos: Hull Kingston Rovers (1969-70), Keighley (1962-63), St.Helens (1968-69).
Obituaries and tributes to: Brian Lockwood, Ken Rollin, Graham Liles, John Cheshire, Reg Bailey, Alan Scholes, Alan Easterbook, Joe Holt, Stan McHugh, Ken Todd, Mary Calvert, Georges Ailleres (France), Andre Vadon (France), Kevin Goldspink (Australia), Dusan Novakov (Yugoslavia).
PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE
