Author: Martyn Sadler
Championship Focus: Why Premier Sports coverage is so welcome
I have two very mixed emotions about Premier Sports’ coverage of the Championship this season. On the one hand, I’m delighted to be able to…
Talking Rugby League: Can Toulouse Olympique recruit to survive?
There have been many positive things about the start to the new season, with the arrival of Channel 4 perhaps being the most positive thing…
Talking Rugby League: The rising profile of the Armed Forces
We have all noted this season how Rugby League in the Armed Forces seems to be enjoying a raised profile, especially given the exploits of…
Talking Rugby League: Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils stand out in opening round
Plenty of people who had watched Wigan in pre-season told me that they would have a very good season once it began. And on Friday…
Talking Rugby League: St Helens looking near invincible
St Helens’ performance on Thursday night in their win over the Catalans Dragons suggested to me that they will once again the most difficult team…
Talking Rugby League: What we’ll learn from Super League’s opening round
This Thursday night the Betfred Super League season will kick off for the 27th time. To me, it seems almost like yesterday that we were…
Adrian Morley to take part in epic Rugby League Cares fundraising challenge
British Rugby League’s most capped international player, Adrian Morley, is the latest sporting legend to confirm his place on the charity Rugby League Cares’ epic…
Talking Rugby League: Time to get serious about Nines
What will Rugby League look like from 2024, when we will see new broadcasting contracts following the expiration of the current broadcasting contract with Sky…
Talking Rugby League: Dane Chisholm a case of guilty until proven innocent
I was glad to see that the eight-match ban on Featherstone Rovers halfback Dane Chisholm for allegedly using discriminatory language was overturned on appeal last…
Talking Rugby League: Who will coach the Combined Nations All Stars?
England will play the Combined Nations All Stars again in June this year, on the weekend of 17-19 June, although the venue, precise date and…