Author: Aaron Bower
What’s Inside League Express: 7 January edition
It’s the first edition of League Express in 2019 – and we’re certainly starting with somewhat of a bang! There’s been plenty happening in the…
Community-driven Newcastle Thunder aiming for big things on and off the field in 2019
With big names such as Bradford and York securing promotion from League 1 last season, and the third-tier being reduced to just 11 teams, it…
Donaldson hoping impressive debut can lead to permanent Leeds deal for 2019
James Donaldson has revealed how he applied for a job outside Rugby League as he faced an uncertain future in the game – but he…
Cougars still face uncertain future
The survival of Keighley Cougars is back in the balance following the departure of general manager Steve Gill to Featherstone Rovers. Coach Craig Lingard remains,…
Super League to consider introducing two referee system for 2020 season
Super League will seriously consider the possibility of introducing the two referee system, as seen in the NRL ,as early as the 2020 campaign. The…
Hull Kingston Rovers confirm signing of Josh Drinkwater on one-year deal
Hull Kingston Rovers have confirmed the signing of Josh Drinkwater on a one-year deal – a transfer first revealed exclusively in League Express. Drinkwater has…
Leeds edge out Wakefield in entertaining Boxing Day clash at new-look Headingley
Leeds Rhinos claimed the spoils on the first outing of pre-season as they edged an entertaining, albeit low-scoring, Boxing Day encounter against West Yorkshire rivals…
Almost 50% of players in survey believe there is an issue with recreational drugs
Rugby league has an ongoing issue with recreational drugs, according to almost half of the players questioned on the subject in the 2018 Rugby League…
Luke Gale likely to miss start of season as he recovers from knee surgery
Castleford may well have to start the new Super League season without England half-back Luke Gale, coach Daryl Powell has conceded. Gale endured an injury-hit…
Watkins wants testimonial match to be comeback game from injury
Leeds Rhinos captain Kallum Watkins has pencilled in his testimonial match against Castleford as his comeback date from a horrific injury layoff. Watkins has not…
