Author: Martyn Sadler
Who were the Super League stars at the weekend?
Martyn Sadler, the editor of Rugby League Express, reveals which players earned Game Star awards from our reporters in the weekend’s Super League games….
Missed opportunity for England
Martyn Sadler, the editor of Rugby League Express, regrets that England won’t have a mid-season international game in 2014. This is a modified version of an…
Hardaker given 5-match ban
Leeds Rhinos fullback Zak Hardaker has been given a 5 -match suspension for his grade E offence of making a homophobic comment in the Rhinos’…
Tigers shock Wigan to reach Cup semi-final
In a Nutshell Castleford Tigers played magnificently, especially in defence, to beat Wigan 4-16 in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup quarter-final at the DW Stadium. How…
Where are the fans?
MARTYN SADLER wonders why crowds appear to be declining this season. This article first appeared in Monday’s edition of Rugby League Express. Rugby League supporters currently…
All augurs well for the Magic Weekend
Martyn Sadler looks forward to what he hopes will be a sparkling weekend of Rugby League action at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. This is an…
Opinion: Take obstruction away from video referees
Rugby League on both sides of the world seems to be dogged by controversy about video referees. And one issue that crops up again and…
Opinion: Carter’s words weren’t wise
I was surprised and disappointed to see Michael Carter, the Chairman of Wakefield, pitching into the appeal by Bradford Bulls to try to get back…
Opinion: Concussion is the threat that stalks Rugby League
The issue of concussion is becoming very important, both in Super League and in the NRL. The impact on a player’s long-term health of repeated…
Iestyn Harris happy to be a Devil
Iestyn Harris has a contract to coach Salford until the end of 2016. And, despite leading the club to its first win under his tenure…
