State of Origin 2016 - It all About to Kick Off

State of Origin 2016 is finally upon us. . Tomorrow night sees the first match of State of Origin played for 2016, at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Can the Maroons continue Mal Menginga’s legacy, or will the Blues show Game 3 last year was merely a hiccup? The teams are ready , with the one exception of Cooper Cronk, who’s going to be given until the last minute to prove his fitness. But we all expect him to play, and have both teams line up 1-17 The opening game of the 2016 Origin series  brings up many subplots, such as...

For an old timer like myself the concept of Super League sometimes has a hollow ring to it , Brought up on game in the 1970s and 80s I sometimes find it diffcult to  agree with the the game in the Super  League is better than what we had when I was a lad . One of my Rugby League heroes , Roger Millward , a small guy in stature, but a Rugby League Legend who sadly passed away this week . He was one of a host of Half Backs of that era , small but so skilful ,...

Wishing everyone a Happy and peaceful Easter

The Latest  Army rugby shirt by Samuri sold well for Farrell Sports in the run up to Christmas and  has according to Samuri broke all records ,with initial stocks sold out in many mens sizes with hours of the launch . Originally conceived to mark the 90th. Anniversary of the Royal British Legion , this shirt features some iconic images .This version is called Flanders Fields features the instantly recognisable site of the Tower of London including the striking field of cermaic poppys.   Like the look of them them  buy them at Farrell Sports now , click here   ...

Farrell Sports , a Cumbrian based business , are asking  all Rugby fans to support the Cumbria Floods appeal by buying an item from their Cumbrian Rugby League Merchandise range . Storm Desmond devastated  the County of Cumbria on the weekend 5/6th December ,with Floods causing widespread damage throughout the County .Farrell Sports would like with Rugby Fans help to support the recovery effort . Dave Farrell ,the owner of Farrell Sports explains "Farrell Sports  stock a range of Cumbrian Rugby League  merchandise . Thankfully the flooods did not affect us but we would like to help those who have...