Rugby League World  |  428
The Bravehearts of Scotland were the surprise package of the 2016 Four Nations and their captain Danny Brough graces our cover as we scratch beneath the surface to discover the true state of Rugby League north of the English border in a special, in-depth investigation. Is this the start of something big in Scotland, or a last hurrah? Find out inside.
Three-time Golden Boot winner Johnathan Thurston bids farewell to English shores a winner again in the Four Nations, and he chats to us about his fond memories of an international career set to conclude at next year’s World Cup. We also reveal the shortlist for this year's Golden Boot.
England NRL star Elliott Whitehead tells us about his future plans, which may involve a return to Super League sooner than most people expect. New Zealand’s Thomas Leuluai is already on his way and chats about his return to Wigan.
One man who earned a gigantic reputation in the British game with St Helens is current Australia coach Mighty Mal Meninga, who argues with our correspondent Steve Mascord that it’s never good for Rugby League when the Kangaroos lose!
One man who knows what it’s like to beat the Aussies is Great Britain wing legend Martin Offiah and he picks a star-studded Dream XIII.
On a festive note, new Leeds Rhinos signing and former Sheffield Eagle Cory Aston goes all Christmassy on us, revealing his best and worst gifts and how dad Mark copes with the pressure of the big day, we take a nostalgic look back to Super League’s last ever Boxing Day derby between Wigan and Saints, plus the biggest shocks of 2016.
Nigel Wiskar reports from Toronto on how the locals are looking forward to the arrival of their new Rugby League team, and our expanding international coverage includes Hawaii, Serbia and Avignon.
We've got features on Women's Rugby League and the amateur scene too.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Rugby League World 428.