Author: Martyn Sadler
Talking Rugby League: The issues raised by controversial calls in Wigan Warriors’ world title win
LAST February Penrith hosted the World Club Challenge in what seemed to me in a half-hearted way, going down to St Helens 12-13 in front…
Talking Rugby League: The big talking points from round one of Super League
WE saw a record numbers of spectators, a record number of televised matches and probably a record number of red and yellow cards for an…
Talking Rugby League: Time to clamp down on bad fan behaviour
LAST week the RFL issued a press release urging everyone involved with the game to comply with the “best possible standards of behaviour in Rugby…
Talking Rugby League: Are we on the verge of a Super League boom?
ON THURSDAY there was a palpable sense of optimism about the forthcoming season, both at the Super League launch in Manchester and later in the…
Talking Rugby League: James Donaldson’s hard road to a deserved testimonial at Leeds Rhinos
THERE are two things that always grab my attention prior to the start of the new season. They are testimonials and injuries. Each year we…
Final Whistle: Is the NRL’s latest rule change for the better?
IN RUGBY LEAGUE we always seem to be searching for the holy grail – a set of rules that will make the game perfect. Every…
The five rugby league games you must watch in February
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER recommends the matches you should go out of your way to watch in February. Sunday, February 4th AB Sundecks 1895 Cup…
Talking Rugby League: London Broncos’ grading plea made too late
LAST week London Broncos owner David Hughes issued a statement in response to the blow his club has suffered by having such a low ranking…
Talking Rugby League: Are Warrington Wolves on the right track with Sam Burgess?
I WAS at the Warrington Wolves media day on Thursday, speaking to several players, along with the rest of the Rugby League journalists, and to…
Sam Burgess on Warrington Wolves challenge, improvements, captaincy, recruitment and more
SAM BURGESS spoke to the Rugby League media recently about a range of topics, from the challenge on his hands as Warrington Wolves head coach…