Talking Rugby League: Magic Weekend reflections as young talents shine

IT WAS good to see the Magic Weekend back in Newcastle, which in my view should become its permanent home. And it was good to…

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Talking Rugby League: Which Super League players will follow Brad Arthur to Perth?

NOW that the NRL appears to have reached agreement with the government of Western Australia to bring back the North Sydney Bears, but in the…

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Talking Rugby League: The eight players to note after a busy Easter weekend

Jordan Burns After the Easter round of matches there are several players I think deserve a mention. First of all is Jordan Burns, the Whitehaven…

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Final Whistle: Is rugby league really ‘the greatest game’?

RUGBY LEAGUE supporters have been known to define our sport as ‘The Greatest Game’. That was the description most often used by the late, lamented…

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League Express Podcast 85 with John Kear – Is John Cartwright the year’s top signing?

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and I are joined by John Kear to discuss all the action from the…

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Talking Rugby League: Is the sport in good health?

WITH Super League going into the Easter weekend with the so-called Rivals Round, I suspect there is a good chance that we’ll break the record…

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Talking Rugby League: How would NRL buy stake in Super League?

“THE NRL has agreed to consider a proposal to buy a 33 per cent stake in the Super League on the proviso it gets complete…

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Talking Rugby League: All hail the surprise leaders in Championship and League One

IN last week’s League Express Podcast I made a point of congratulating two clubs outside Super League who are both having outstanding seasons. One look…

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League Express Podcast 84 – Will the NRL buy into Super League?

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and I discuss the weekend’s Challenge Cup results, the new information regarding an NRL…

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Talking Rugby League: London Broncos’ future more hopeful with major event planned

THE future for London Broncos is suddenly looking much more hopeful. Gary Hetherington has been heavily involved in brokering support and new ownership for the…

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