Craig Wall

Senior Journalist for BBC Sports News | [email protected]

[Dan Roan @danroan]

“We're not arrogant.”
NRL chief defends Australian rugby league’s bid to secure a game-changing, multi-million £ partnership with Super League as potential deal edges closer, but clubs’ concerns over ceding control are “a red line”
#superleague #nrl
https://t.co/GJcZ8FANo0

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

.@danroan and I look at the current state of play in terms of a potential deal between the NRL and Super League, including interviews with NRL CEO Andrew Abdo and RLC MD Rhodri Jones. #rugbyleague

https://t.co/6gYkFi3hfN

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Super League winner Josh Jones speaks exclusively to our sports editor @danroan about his struggles with concussion-related issues, including being diagnosed with CTE after retiring aged just 30. #rugbyleague

[Dan Roan @danroan]

In 2023 ex Great Britain rugby league star Josh Jones retired due to concussion-related issues, aged just 30.
I’ve spoken to him and his wife Olivia about his experiences, subsequent CTE diagnosis & life since ⬇️
https://t.co/V4azo2wEWt

[Dan Roan @danroan]

RFL to be “fully compliant” with Sport England Governance Code by March, exec Nigel Wood claims.
Follows reports this year that SE had threatened to withhold public ££ over concerns at the upheaval that led to ex-Bradford chair Wood returning in March https://t.co/DiVaaIhjpn

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Nigel Wood opens up to @danroan about meeting Peter V’landys and discusses the prospect of the NRL buying a stake in Super League. #RugbyLeague

[Dan Roan @danroan]

“All things are on the table.”
Rugby Football League exec Nigel Wood opens up on prospect of Australia’s NRL taking a stake in Super League & “closer collaboration” between the 2 competitions after meeting Aussie chief Peter V’landys during Ashes ⬇️ https://t.co/DiVaaIgLzP

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Wood sits down with @danroan to discuss England's 3-0 Ashes defeat to Australia, Shaun Wane's future as England head coach, and possible future NRL investment in Super League.

Piece from Dan and I below. ⬇️ #RugbyLeague

[Dan Roan @danroan]

Exclusive: England rugby league head coach Shaun Wane's future under review & to be decided "in fullness of time", post-Ashes whitewash, RFL supremo tells me ⬇️
https://t.co/DiVaaIgLzP

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

EXCLUSIVE: Nigel Wood sits down with @danroan to discuss England's 3-0 Ashes defeat to Australia, Shaun Wane's future as England head coach, and possible future NRL investment in Super League.

Piece from Dan and I below. ⬇️ #RugbyLeague

[Dan Roan @danroan]

Exclusive: England rugby league head coach Shaun Wane's future under review & to be decided "in fullness of time", post-Ashes whitewash, RFL supremo tells me ⬇️
https://t.co/DiVaaIgLzP

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

"We want to make #RugbyLeague a global game."

Peter V'landys tells @danroan about his ambitious plans to make the sport a global force.

Extended interview on the BBC iPlayer now. ⬇️

https://t.co/G7abUsqDcN

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Notorious prankster Daniel ‘Jarvo 69’ Jarvis is escorted off the pitch after lining up with the Australia team ahead of the second Ashes Test at Hill Dickinson Stadium. #RugbyLeagueAshes

[Dan Roan @danroan]

Is rugby league’s NRL poised to purchase a stake in Super League?

I spoke to the most powerful figure in the sport on the day Aussie rugby league chiefs met their British counterparts to discuss a possible investment.
With @CraigWallBBC
https://t.co/d5c41D8brZ

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Is the NRL set to invest in Super League?

Me and @danroan look at how an Australian intervention could change the landscape of British rugby league.
https://t.co/Vl6aszJkBB

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

"I could see a train crash if Super League doesn't get the broadcast revenue to sustain 14 teams."

ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys speaks at length to @BBCSport's @danroan about the NRL's plans to potentially invest in Super League.

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Happy Rugby League Ashes day!

To get you in the mood for the first Test between @England_RL and @Kangaroos in 22 years, @Adam_Wild takes a trip down memory lane for @BBCBreakfast to tell the story of one of sport’s most historic rivalries.

Made by Adam, Phil Gregory and I.

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Following Luke Keary’s damning assessment of Super League, this was the response from RL Commercial MD Rhodri Jones on @5liveSport this evening 👇#rugbyleague

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

Looking forward to producing this. Not short of things to talk about… #rugbyleague

[RugbyLeagueonTV.com @rugbyleagueontv]

The Challenge Cup Quarter Final Draw will be made on Monday Night during an hour long Rugby League programme on BBC Radio 5 Live. Airs 9pm to 10pm.

[St.Helens R.F.C. @Saints1890]

🎂 Happy 90th Birthday Weekend to Stan ‘The Man’ Wall!

A brilliant servant to our game of rugby league as an official, an assistant coach, and for over two decades he was the Saints’ kitman ❤️

From everyone at the Club have a terrific weekend, Stan, lots of love 😇

#COYS

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

90 today - and now the oldest living former rugby league referee in the UK.

Big thanks to @ThalerBen, @aaronmooreej and everyone at @RFLReferees and the @TheRFL for the surprise visit and shirt presentation.

Happy Birthday Grandad!

[Lee James @sportsworldlee]

This is such devastating news, my condolences to Sol’s family.
It was always such a pleasure working with Sol when he joined us on Sportsworld. He was great company and always had a big smile on his face. He will be sorely missed.

[Craig Wall @CraigWallBBC]

@chrisdotlatchem @bbc5live @1BarryGibson @NickyAACampbell We did indeed!