Category: Features
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…
Super League Team of the Week: Leigh Leopards and Hull FC dominate
WHICH Super League stars make League Express‘ Team of the Week? 1. Zak Hardaker – Hull FC Had a stellar game at fullback in the win…
Super League Attendances: Leeds Rhinos, Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards impress
WHAT were the Super League attendances like over the weekend? Hull FC 16-10 Wakefield Trinity 10,401 at the MKM Stadium on Thursday night Leeds Rhinos…
Injury Corner: Nine Super League sides suffer concerning blows
WHICH Super League sides suffered injury blows over the weekend? Hull FC 16-10 Wakefield Trinity Ed Chamberlain – Hull FC – head Amir Bourouh –…