Finally, I can sense some optimism with regards to having our freedoms restored and there is light at the end of the COVID tunnel. As soon as Boris Johnson had made his announcement to the nation all thoughts turned to planning the future. As every business owner will know it is the uncertainty that is…
Academy level players will make their long-awaited and eagerly anticipated return to Rugby League next month, following the government’s announcement of a gradual easing of lockdown restrictions. Those clubs in Super League and Championship with Academies have been given the go-ahead to begin pre-season training from Monday 8 March – almost 12 months since they…
90 seconds with Adam Walne In these socially distanced times, we had a very quick word with new recruit Adam Walne. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyHaDStevP8[/embedyt]
With early-season games being played behind closed doors, the RFL has confirmed that Raiders Betfred Challenge Cup 1st Round tie against Oldham will be played on Saturday, March 20 at Bower Fold (12.45pm kick-off) and streamed live on Our League. Fans can take advantage of an Early Bird £4.95-per-game offer, compared to £10 pay on…
Oldham away in the Challenge Cup gives us a realistic chance of progression and with the second round draw also taking place the prospect of facing Swinton or Newcastle shouldn’t hold any fears for us. It has been a difficult period of preparation with so many disruptions. There are very few injuries in the camp…
The 2021 season fixtures have been announced this afternoon With the campaign beginning in May, Raiders will open the season away at Coventry Bears on 9 May, followed by Keighley Cougars making the trip to the Matt Johnson Prestige Stadium on 16 May for Round 2 and our first fixture at home. Raiders are on…
Update from Sean Riley Sean will be known to many in the area from his time with our neighbours at Barrow AFC. Sean will share duties with Jenny Cross and will look after player rehab at training. We had a quick word with Sean on a cold and windy training night. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE_djV0qwhk[/embedyt]
The Challenge Cup draw is this Thursday at 5pm and at last we will really have something to look forward to. I believe the plan is that the first two rounds are drawn together so that allows us to look another week ahead from a planning perspective. Unless there is a massive change in Government…
Barrow Raiders have been drawn away to Oldham RLFC in the 1st round of the Betfred Challenge Cup First Round ties will be played between Friday 19 March and Sunday 21 March. The winners of the tie have been drawn away to either Swinton Lions or Newcastle Thunder in Round 2. Second round ties…
Barrow Raiders have identified several voluntary vacancies for the right candidate that can help us take the club forward. Send us a message if you are interested in any other the roles and we can arrange an informal interview and share our vision of the future: Child Welfare Officer – Become the club’s point of…
