Category: Features
That was the week, that was!
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler Well, that was quite a week, with two French teams getting into their respective Grand Finals….
The Garry Schofield Column: French Rugby League showing its colours
Garry Schofield reflects on the success of Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique this season. Congratulations to Catalans Dragons on making the Grand Final – I…
The grand finale: a look ahead to the Betfred Championship promotion decider
It’s the showdown that many had predicted from the early weekends of the Betfred Championship season. Toulouse Olympique and Featherstone Rovers will meet in France…
Referees deserve respect
Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express It’s coming to something when referees and league administrators fall out. That, however, is what seems to…
Can anyone challenge St Helens?
MARTYN SADLER ponders the implications of St Helens’ dominant victory over Leeds Rhinos Sometimes we can identify long term trends in sport. In Rugby…
Three intriguing finals in prospect
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 4th Oct 21 Those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end, we won the league…
Historic transitions
MARTYN SADLER reflects on a remarkable night in Perpignan After the opening weekend of the Super League play-offs produced two disappointing attendances at Wigan…
All eyes on France
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER anticipates a great weekend of Rugby League with some key battles taking place across the Channel. There will be only…
How to save money?
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether the Super League clubs are going to be able to cope with the reduction in funding they will…
The rise of the Robins
MARTYN SADLER reflects on a remarkable victory by Hull Kingston Rovers on Friday night What a contrast this game was when compared to the game…