Ex-Hull KR and Huddersfield Giants hooker signs for new club

SHEFFIELD EAGLES have announced the signing of 25-year-old hooker Reiss Butterworth on a two-year deal following his departure from Super League side Hull KR. He…

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RFL blocks Mark Aston from Sport Resolution arbitration service as Sheffield Eagles boss ponders appeal

SHEFFIELD EAGLES head coach Mark Aston’s efforts to take his case to the Sporting Resolutions arbitration service has suffered a blow after the RFL refused…

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League Express Mailbag 4th November 2024

THE LEGACY OF MARK ASTON In the light of Mark Aston’s suspension, I would like to comment on his legacy of growing the sport of…

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Leeds Rhinos and Sheffield Eagles enjoy deserved wheelchair title successes

Leeds Rhinos crowned a perfect season when they claimed the Wheelchair Super League title against Halifax Panthers, as the sport continues to go from strength…

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Campaign for Sheffield boss Mark Aston gains momentum as RFL “claiming legal privilege” on key issue

THE campaign to overturn the 18-month suspension imposed on Sheffield coach Mark Aston appears to be making solid progress. Led by former Eagles chairman Ian…

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Ex-Leeds Rhinos hooker finds new club following release from Super League club

SHEFFIELD EAGLES have announced the signing of Corey Johnson on a two-year deal following his release from Super League side Leeds Rhinos. The 23-year-old hooker…

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Sheffield Eagles boss Mark Aston breaks silence on lengthy ban and makes passionate statement to clear his name

SHEFFIELD stalwart Mark Aston has been suspended from coaching or having an influence over team selection at any Rugby League club until end of April…

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Ex-Leeds Rhinos winger Ben Jones-Bishop recalls horror racist abuse and how he was almost lost to rugby league

THERE comes a time in all rugby league players’ careers where they have to go through adversity. Unfortunately for former Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Trinity…

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RFL non-intervention, “uneasy” decision and lack of email trail revelation in Mark Aston investigation

FOR some reason League Express has always sold a lot of copies in the city of Sheffield. And on Sunday I was deluged with emails…

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Sheffield Eagles boss Mark Aston to appeal ban after vowing to clear his name

SHEFFIELD stalwart Mark Aston has been suspended from coaching or having an influence over team selection at any Rugby League club until end of April…

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