Archived by Month: July 2011
29th July 2011
Medway Dragons RLFC and the sport of Rugby League are mourning the loss of Medway Dragons 1st Grade player Steve Croall, who tragically lost his life on Monday 25th July. 28 year old Steve had made a huge impact in the Dragons foundation season in…
29th July 2011
Skolars play play their penultimate home game of the season at New River this Saturday when they entertain current league leaders, and promotion favourites, Swinton Lions. Kick-off is at the slighly later time of 4.00pm. Swinton have had a very impressive season, winning 12 of…
28th July 2011
Skolars Director of Rugby mark Croston takes a look back at an eventful week in the world of Rugby League and looks forward to the coming weekend . . . As expected, London was awarded a Super League licence for a further three years, which…
26th July 2011
The London Skolars have launched an Elite Performance Squad for their most talented junior players. Headed up by first team head coach Joe Mbu, the EPS allows the most talented junior players in north London access to more specialised, one on one coaching with the…
25th July 2011
Skolars player Matt Thomas visited Brine Leas School in Nantwich last week to pass on some health advice and sporting tips. He spoke to a group of keen students about health, optimal nutrition and recovery, and also found time to show them a few rugby…
24th July 2011
Skolars fell to an in form Workington side and saw their chance of a play-off spot now depend on winning all their remaining games. Skolars had few chances in attack in the first half and saw the Cumbrians dominate.Mike Whitehead set up Elliott Miller for…
21st July 2011
Skolars Director of Rugby Mark Croston takes a look at the coming weekend’s fixtures and Rugby League in London generally . . . . It was great to see our 2nd team enjoy a hard earned victory over St Albans, on Saturday – some very…
18th July 2011
Whilst the 1st team enjoyed a rare weekend off and the 2nd team enjoyed a hard worked victory over St Albans, two of Skolars junior teams were in action on Saturday. Skolars under 16s looked to build on their performance against Wigan St Judes when…
17th July 2011
Having beaten the 2009 Harry Jepson Trophy winners last week, Skolars ‘A’ recorded a victory against the 2010 winners, withstanding a late comeback to run out 29-26 victors against St. Albans Centurions. Skolars raced into an early lead with a try from Matthew Ings. That…
15th July 2011
Aged between 16 and 25 and involved in Rugby League? Then take our survey and win a signed Skolars or Harlequins Jersey! The RFL Young Peoples Advisory Panel wants to learn about your experiences in Rugby League. The aim is to improve the RFL’s strategy…