Author: Martyn Sadler
Martyn Sadler’s proposal for the next broadcasting deal
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER begins a series of articles that looks ahead to Rugby League’s new broadcasting deal. He considers how Super League and…
Why the NRL invasion continues
Sometimes we are a bit too quick off the mark. Last week in League Express we ran a centre spread in which we looked at…
The Year’s Biggest Story
MARTYN SADLER reflects on what could be the biggest story of the year so far. There is little doubt that the Toronto Wolfpack signing of…
Bradford Bulls: An imperfect solution in an imperfect sport
Wouldn’t it have been nice if Bill Gates, Warren Buffett (the world’s most successful investor), the Duke of Westminster (Britain’s richest man) and the Sultan…
Will the 18th man win it for Salford?
MARTYN SADLER reflects on the rise of the Red Devils Until recently I was highly sceptical of the claims of those people who say that…
Can the Eagles kick on from Wembley?
MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, pays tribute to a club that has enjoyed some remarkable ups and downs throughout its history. Sheffield Eagles…
Let’s pay a Grand Final tribute to our retiring stars
Super League chief executive Robert Elstone clearly admires many things about the NRL, as we saw earlier this season when he introduced the golden point…
Ottawa will be the icing on the cake for RFL boss Rimmer
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reacts to the news that a new club in Ottawa now looks likely to enter the RFL’s competitions in 2021,…
A tribute to Harold Wagstaff: 1891 – 1939
July 19th marks the 80th anniversary of Harold Wagstaff’s untimely death. The Giants Supporters Association and Huddersfield Rugby League Heritage have put this piece together…
Hock announces his retirement
Leigh Centurions have confirmed that Gareth Hock has announced his playing retirement with immediate effect. The former international forward announced his decision to the coaching…
