Author: Martyn Sadler
Talking Rugby League: NRL enjoying a financial boom
With the season about to get underway in the NRL next week, I was interested to read in The Australian newspaper that the NRL generated…
Talking Rugby League: Could we award more points for long-range tries?
There is currently a committee chaired by Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington that is considering how the game will go forward from 2024 onwards,…
Talking Rugby League: Olly Ashall-Bott proving his quality for Toulouse Olympique
I was delighted to see Olly Ashall-Bott playing so well for Toulouse Olympique on Saturday in their home defeat to Warrington Wolves. If you read…
Talking Rugby League: Pressure mounts on Leeds Rhinos’ Richard Agar
Leeds United sacked their manager Marcelo Bielsa at the weekend after a shattering home 0-4 home defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Unfortunately for their supporters, United…
Hull KR triumph over Castleford Tigers shows youthful enthusiasm beats jaded experience
Only three weeks ago the mood down the Lane was one of great optimism for the new season. Castleford Tigers had a new coach and…
Talking Rugby League: Rest in peace, Johnny Whiteley
Johnny Whiteley’s death was not reported until last Monday, which was too late for inclusion in last week’s edition of League Express. Although I knew…
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…