Author: Martyn Sadler
Talking Rugby League: Are Wigan Warriors invincible?
AFTER watching Wigan put Leeds Rhinos to the sword in front of a packed house at Headingley on Saturday night, I think it’s a valid…
St Helens legend Mark Percival confirms retirement
ST HELENS’ veteran centre Mark Percival will retire at the end of the season. The 32-year-old, who has been selected in Saints’ 21-man squad for Friday…
Talking Rugby League: Goodbye, Sir Billy Boston
THERE will never be another Billy Boston! I can say that without fear of contradiction. Many people have commented about Sir Billy’s life since his…
Super League’s coaching influence on the NRL
IF you look at the NRL ladder, you will notice that there is a significant influence of former Super League coaches in the potential play-off…
Talking Rugby League: Where’s the NRL’s vision for the future of the game?
THE back and forth between the RFL and the NRL about the future relationship between the two bodies boils down to three key questions. 1…
Player manager Graeme Taylor joins the League Express Podcast
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, editor Martyn Sadler and host Jake Kearnan are joined by Graeme Taylor, Founder and Managing Director…
Talking Rugby League: What does the NRL offer add up to?
THE NRL has finally made an offer of A$60 million over five years to acquire what is effectively a controlling interest in the Super League…
Talking Rugby League: Is St Helens’ decline real?
IT looks as though St Helens may miss the Super League play-offs for the first time since they were introduced in 1998 after their 18-32…
Final Whistle: Have recent changes improved Super League or not?
IN THE last two seasons, three major changes have been made to the Betfred Super League. The first was the introduction of the Captain’s Challenge,…
Talking Rugby League: Three rule changes we should test
I SEE the NRL is likely to test a potential new rule in some of the remaining matches of the season that won’t affect the…