Great Britain Police Rugby League Association

03/06/2026

Its game day for the GB Police Rugby League Masters origin. Lancashire V Yorkshire.

Get down to Oldham Rugby Union - ORUFC tonight for a 18:30 KO and see who comes out on top.

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02/06/2026

**BREAKING NEWS**

And it's not good news for the Yorkshire squad, having recently lost 2nd rower Dave Westwood to a leg injury the team have now lost club captain Rich Ellis.

Rich recently sustained a serious hand injury ruling him out of the landmark fixture and it appears he will now be unavailable for our next few games as well.

With only a day to go before the Origin fixture takes place some last minute squad rotation will need to take place in the Yorkshire camp but we're sure the coaches will have a plan to cover the absences.

Speedy recovery boys 🤝🚔🏉🤕

01/06/2026

✍ HELPING OFFICERS AND STAFF INTO RETIREMENT

For many police officers, retirement brings a welcome change of pace. But after years of demanding shifts, physically challenging situations and long hours on the job, healthcare often becomes more of a priority than ever before.

It’s one of the reasons many officers start asking what happens to their healthcare support once they leave the force.

For serving officers and staff who already hold membership, the National Police Healthcare Scheme allows that membership to continue into retirement. That means retired officers can still access private healthcare support when they need it, helping them feel confident that treatment, recovery services and medical care remain within reach long after their policing career ends.

Policing can take its toll physically. Injuries, joint pain and longer-term health concerns don’t always appear during service. In many cases, they become more noticeable later on.

Retirement doesn’t stop those healthcare needs overnight. If anything, many former officers find they want quicker access to appointments, scans and treatment so they can stay active, independent and enjoy life after work without unnecessary delays.

That’s where the National Police Healthcare Scheme continues to make a difference.

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01/06/2026

Combined Lancashire Police Rugby League 42 - 54 Chester Gladiators Rugby League

Over the weekend a 96-Point thriller took place in the sunshine as combined lancashire took to the field for the first time in 2026. Head Coach Damion Pickles provided the following report after the game:

"​In a breathtaking, high-scoring showcase of Rugby League, the GMP / Lancs Combined Police side put in a monumental shift, ultimately falling just short in a 54-42 thriller against a clinical Chester Gladiators outfit.

​Going up against an established Open Age club side that trains and plays together week in, week out is always one of the toughest assignments for a representative police squad. Compounding the challenge, the Police side had to contend with a mounting injury toll throughout the 80 minutes, forcing desperate reshuffles across the park.

​While the Gladiators' regular match fitness and cohesion ultimately saw them edge ahead on the scoreboard, the 42 points racked up by the Police side speaks volumes about the sheer heart, talent, and attacking flair of this squad.

​First Half: Trading Blows.

​The match started at a frantic pace, with Chester looking to use their fluency to stretch the Police line early on. However, the Combined Police hit back with clinical precision. Despite some early knocks and forced positional changes, the forwards laid a massive platform down the middle, allowing the backs to strike with some brilliant creative rugby.

​Points flowed thick and fast in a wide-open first 40 minutes. Every time Chester threatened to pull away using their match-fitness edge, the Police responded with brute determination and clinical ex*****on, ensuring they stayed right in the thick of a high-scoring arm-wrestle.

​Second Half: Grit, Guts, and Maximum Effort.

​The second half tested the Police squad’s depth and resolve to the absolute limit. As the injury list grew, players were asked to put in massive shifts out of position, digging deep into their energy reserves against an OA team that trains consistently.

​Chester relied on their regular-season conditioning to rack up 54 points on the day, but the Combined Police simply refused to take a backward step. The communication and work ethic when the tank was emptying was first-class, with the lads continually crossing the whitewash to keep the pressure firmly on the Gladiators until the final whistle.

Big raps to Jack Morrison for 7 tries a massive MOM performance.

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

War of the roses is back in 2026 as West Yorkshire Police Rugby League host Combined Lancashire Police Rugby League.

📅 Sunday 28th June
📍Batley Bulldogs
🕐 12:00

The game is the curtain raiser fixture for Batley Bulldogs RLFC v London Broncos RL

20/05/2026

Next up in 2 weeks is a huge occasion the GB Police Rugby League Masters origin clash, war of the roses, Yorkshire V Lancashire.

Kindly hosted by Oldham Rugby Union - ORUFC

Can Yorkshire avenge their defeat in the 1st Origin 3 years ago and take the trophy back with them across the penines?

Only one way to find out, get down to Oldham RU
Wednesday 3rd June 18:30 KO and see events unfold.

19/05/2026

17/05/2026

Fantastic day for West Yorkshire Police Rugby League members at todays emergency services day hosted by Bradford Bulls RLFC Bradford Bulls Community Foundation

Members representing the mens, women's and masters sections all came together at todays event to engage with those attending.

Alfie the lion made his super league debut leading the teams out alongside Bullman, bullboy and bullgirl and then took part in a special half time pitch challenge.

Congratulations to GBPRLA women's player Bailey Alexander who scored an outstanding try from 60 yards out in the curtain raiser game and celebrated with an amazing forward roll 👏👏

10/05/2026

Next sunday 17th May members from our mens, women's and masters set up based in West Yorkshire will be taking part in the emergency services day being held at Bradford Bulls.

We will have our own stall with one of our local police vans, mini police uniforms, team merchendise for children and Alfie will be making an appearence too.

Entry is free for children and emergency services workers who show valid ID.

Our own GBPRLA Women's star Bailey Alexander will be in action in the curtain raiser fixture for the Bradford Bulls Women's team.

We hope to see some of you there for a fantastic afternoon, gates open from 12:00.