Author: Martyn Sadler
How were Captain’s Challenges used in Super League round one?
EVERY year we seem to have innovations introduced to Rugby League. This year it is the Captain’s Challenge. I had a largely neutral opinion before…
Talking Rugby League: Who is to blame for Salford Red Devils farce?
WE had five superb matches in round one of Super League and one game that was farcical. Salford’s 82-0 at St Helens on Saturday night…
Talking Rugby League: Who is in the best shape as Super League begins?
SO, after a pre-season that has been dominated by the financial problems of Salford Red Devils, which were thankfully resolved last week, we are at…
League Express Podcast #75: Is it a mistake to outlaw tackling at the junior Rugby League level?
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and I are joined by former France Rugby Union defensive coach David Ellis to…
Talking Rugby League: Is Derek Beaumont right to say it’s time to ditch Sky Sports?
LEIGH LEOPARDS owner Derek Beaumont came out with some strong stuff last week, suggesting that Super League is not getting a good deal under the…
The things that we might re-imagine Straight Talking 27 January 2025
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER admits that he is growing impatient waiting for the results of IMG’s apparent desire to re-imagine Rugby League and…
Catalans disappointment – Talking Rugby League
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER would like to see more French players in the Catalans Dragons’ starting lineup. Catalans Dragons announced their 2025 squad numbers…
The derby shows the value of non-mergers – Talking Rugby League
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER urges Cumbrian Rugby League supporters to stick with their existing clubs rather than have false hopes for a merged Cumbrian…
What can we do about the Giants? Talking Rugby League
MARTYN SADLER struggles to understand why Huddersfield Giants Chairman Ken Davy wants to buy The Shay and build a new stadium in Huddersfield. HUDDERSFIELD Giants…
Talking Rugby League – Can Salford survive?
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER is keeping his fingers crossed for the Red Devils. In last week’s League Express I made a plea for other…