Author: Martyn Sadler
League Express Podcast 78: Las Vegas predictions and impact
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast,Jake Kearnan and I are joined by Rugby League Journalist and Love Rugby League website founder James…
Talking Rugby League: Can we make an impact in the States?
I WOULD like to wish Warrington and Wigan players and officials the best of luck this Saturday when they open the Las Vegas extravaganza at…
Talking Rugby League: Super League needs more sell-outs
I’VE always thought that the best marketing slogan is the phrase ‘Sold Out!’ It’s a phrase that we don’t see often enough in Rugby League….
Talking Rugby League: Low-scoring games can be the best
What a remarkable first match of the season we saw at Wigan last Thursday night! Played in front of an official attendance of 21,748 –…
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…