Time Machine: When rugby league’s most resilient nomads moved to Huyton

Take a trip back to 1975, when there was a rare outbreak of optimism at one of rugby league’s most legendary strugglers. HOPE springs eternal,…

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Steve McNamara reveals all on his time at Catalans Dragons, his exit and what’s next

In his first major interview with the written press since his departure as the head coach of Catalans Dragons, STEVE McNAMARA has spoken with League…

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Super League Team of the Week: Leigh Leopards, Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity, Hull FC dominate

WHICH Super League stars make League Express‘ Team of the Week? 1. Bailey Hodgson – Leigh Leopards Continues to excel at fullback in the absence of…

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Super League Attendances: St Helens and Leeds Rhinos impress but Wigan Warriors outshine rivals

WHAT were the Super League attendances like over the weekend? St Helens 4-16 Leigh Leopards 11,805 at the Totally Wicked Stadium on Thursday night Huddersfield…

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Injury Corner: Leigh Leopards, Wigan Warriors, Warrington Wolves, Castleford Tigers and Huddersfield Giants

WHICH Super League sides suffered injury blows over the weekend? St Helens 4-16 Leigh Leopards Keanan Brand – Leigh Leopards – head Huddersfield Giants 10-46…

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Treiziste Diary: What it’s like moving to France to play rugby league (Part Two)

Following on from last month’s piece, as promised, some more useful advice from those with the relevant experience on how to acclimatise when playing rugby…

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The varied rugby league life of Steve Ball as Benevolent Fund role ends

RL Benevolent Fund General Manager Steve Ball is stepping down from his role at a charity that continues to support some of the sport’s most…

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Final Whistle: New book on life of Roy Francis a reminder of our debt to Welsh converts

THE publication of sports historian Tony Collins’ biography of the great Roy Francis (‘Roy Francis – Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader’) reminded me once again of…

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League Express Podcast 97 with Nigel Wood

In the latest edition of the League Express Podcast our host Jake Kearnan and League Express editor Martyn Sadler speak to the new RFL Chairman…

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20 Questions: Getting to know Tongan powerhouse Konrad Hurrell

Get to know St Helens’ Tongan star Konrad Hurrell as he tackles our 20 questions. 1 What has been the greatest moment of your career…

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