Author: Richard de la Riviere
Rugby League Heroes: Roy Mathias
A ONE-TIME Wales rugby union international, Roy Mathias switched codes in 1972 and went on to enjoy more than a decade in Rugby League. He…
Rugby League Heroes: Terry Flanagan
One of 19 players in the Oldham Hall of Fame, Terry Flanagan MBE played with distinction for the Roughyeds between 1979 and 1989, even captaining…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 2)
Last week Paul Newlove talked about his dad John, his uncle Charlie Stone, life at Post Office Road and Odsal, his early Test career, and…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 1)
One of the greatest players of his generation, and one of the most accomplished attacking centres ever, the tries never stopped flowing for Paul Newlove…
Rugby League Heroes: John Newlove
JOHN NEWLOVE was the Featherstone Rovers captain when they won the Challenge Cup in 1973 as his two tries helped them beat Bradford Northern 33-14….
Sam Tomkins reveals decision on England future and gives Shaun Wane verdict
ENGLAND captain Sam Tomkins will continue to be available for internationals and hopes that Shaun Wane will be kept on as head coach “if he…
Rugby League Heroes: Jimmy Thompson
Known as ‘The Tackler’, Jimmy Thompson was one of the best forward of the 1970s. He went on two Lions Tours and played in two…
The Marathon Man – Gary McKee
On New Year’s Eve, the truly remarkable Gary McKee finished his 365th marathon of 2022, raising over £1 million, which will be split between Macmillan…
Wigan Warriors could be next to pay women’s stars as St Helens outline their current stance
WIGAN are likely to become the third club to announce that it will pay the members of its women’s team in 2023, League Express understands….
Former England coach backs Shaun Wane to remain in the job
SHAUN WANE should remain as England coach according to one of his predecessors, Phil Larder. Larder led England to the 1995 World Cup Final where…