Category: Features
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Talking Rugby League: Why did Castleford Tigers sack Danny McGuire, and why do it the wrong way?
WHENEVER a coach gets the sack, there are always two questions in my mind. Did he deserve it, and how was the news conveyed to…
Straight Talking: Change to loan system will sound death knell for rugby league’s integrity
League Express reporter STEPHEN IBBETSON pleads against the introduction of one-week loans. LAST week professional clubs were informed that a new loan system will be…
Locations of League: Leeds Parish Church
Our journey around the villages, towns, cities and regions that have rugby league running through their veins arrives in a specific area of Leeds. LEEDS’…
Talking Rugby League: Congratulations to Wigan Warriors for doing Sir Billy Boston proud
CONGRATULATIONS to Wigan for their superb welcome for Sir Billy Boston before their home game against Huddersfield Giants on Friday night. Sir Billy must surely…