Author: Doug Thomson
Rob Burrow Centre for MND opened by Prince of Wales
THE Prince of Wales said opening the new Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds was “an absolute honour”. Prince William praised the…
Josh Jordan-Roberts ‘privileged’ despite retirement at 27
MIDLANDS HURRICANES will go into the season without the services of experienced secondrower Josh Jordan-Roberts after he called time on his career at 27 due…
Bradford Bulls forward makes loan move to Dewsbury Rams
DEWSBURY RAMS have brought in Bradford Bulls backrow Jacob Bateman on a season-long loan. Bateman, the 19-year-old cousin of England’s John Bateman, has played once…
Craig Lingard looking up after ‘one of toughest seasons’ with Sheffield Eagles
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard reckons finishing one place above the drop zone will represent a good season for his favourite football team Leeds United….
Oldham appoint new assistant coach as Joe Wardle leaves
OLDHAM have promoted Callum Irving from pathways technical advisor to assistant coach – but have yet to confirm who will take the top job, insisting…
Midlands Hurricanes web partnership a ‘statement of intent’
MIDLANDS HURRICANES are spreading the word about the game in the region – with the help of a regular League Express contributor. Welsh Rugby League…
World Cup-winning captain Dave Valentine to be recalled in new book
ONE of the men behind a forthcoming book about Rugby League legend Dave Valentine wants to hear from any League Express readers who have information…
Locations of League: West Hull
Our journey around the villages, towns, cities and regions that have rugby league running through their veins returns to the maritime city on the north…
Popular Australian prop extends Leeds Rhinos stay
LEEDS RHINOS have extended Australian forward Cooper Jenkins’ contract to 2028. The 24-year-old prop was signed from Queensland Cup side Norths Devils ahead of last…
Sam Smeaton believes in Doncaster progress
DONCASTER stalwart Sam Smeaton reckons more experience of the Championship and close-season additions mean Richard Horne’s side are more than capable of challenging at the…
