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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Why League One leaders Midlands Hurricanes are avoiding dual-registration

MIDLANDS HURRICANES coach Mark Dunning says they want to put their own players first after avoiding the dual-registration arena so far. Player movement has increased…

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League One leaders Midlands Hurricanes blow away Dewsbury Rams

MIDLANDS HURRICANES 46 DEWSBURY RAMS 12 IAN GOLDEN, Alexander Stadium, Sunday MIDLANDS produced a fluent performance to see off a Dewsbury side who added little…

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Mark Dunning reveals factors behind League One table-toppers Midlands Hurricanes

MIDLANDS HURRICANES have plans on and off the field which are starting to turn heads, according to coach Mark Dunning. A solid start to the…

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Midlands Hurricanes crush Newcastle Thunder to stay top of League One

NEWCASTLE THUNDER 6 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 54 IAN GOLDEN, Crow Trees, Sunday IT WAS a spirited first-half performance from Newcastle, but in the end, the league…

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Midlands Hurricanes go top of League One after surviving Keighley Cougars fightback

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 24 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 26 CHRISTIAN LEE, Cougar Park, Sunday MIDLANDS survived a late Keighley comeback to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. …

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Midlands Hurricanes forward Jose Kenga announces retirement

MIDLANDS HURRICANES forward Jose Kenga has announced his retirement from rugby league. The 29-year-old joined the Canes on a permanent deal from Doncaster in the…

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Midlands Hurricanes boss happy with new halfback partnership

MIDLANDS HURRICANES fielded a new-look halfback pairing during their 16-16 draw with Workington last time out, with Ethan Newboult making his league debut alongside Sully…

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Six Again: Eye-catching Championship and League One shirts in 2025

AS part of our Super League previews in the last issue we showed the array of colours and designs the 12 top-flight sides will be…

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Eorl Crabtree the main speaker at rugby union club’s annual dinner

FORMER England forward Eorl Crabtree is swapping codes – but only for a night. The ex-Huddersfield Giants player is the main speaker at the town’s…

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