Change versus Stability

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER contrasts the Wigan and Hull FC squads that were both announced recently. AT the time of writing five Super League…

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Straight Talking – Ian Swire on Mark Aston

IAN SWIRE, who was the Chairman of Sheffield Eagles from 1999 to 2016 and is now a member of the club’s Role of Honour, has…

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Rugby league author slams Super League clubs following refusal to allow players to speak to the media

RICHARD de la RIVIERE, the author of ’50 Wigan Legends’, expresses his frustration with clubs refusing to all their players to speak to the media….

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League Express Podcast 66 – Focus on the Championship and League 1

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and Martyn Sadler are joined by the Hunslet CEO Neil Hampshire to discuss how…

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This week’s League Express Mailbag – Tributes to the Legend

SCHOEY A GREAT LOSS TO THE GAME Can I be allowed through your Mailbag to thank Garry Schofield for the pleasure he has given me…

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Straight Talking – Pacific nations grab the stage

TIM BUTCHER, co-editor of the League Express Rugby League Yearbook, shines the spotlight on developments in the southern hemisphere. This is the first in a…

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Who controls the message?

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER examines the media coverage of new rugby union star Joseph Aukuso-Suaali’i. This is a slightly modified version of a piece…

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Money moves in mysterious ways

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER considers the apparent contradiction between declining revenue and growing numbers of wealthy investors This is a slightly modified version of…

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League Express Podcast 64 – the future of Salford Red Devils

In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and Martyn Sadler are joined by the Salford Red Devils CEO Paul King to…

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Pacific Championships climax a real Rugby League celebration

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reflects on a great occasion in Sydney as the Pacific Cup competition reached its climax. HOW much has international Rugby…

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