Category: Features
Super League season preview: Huddersfield Giants
LEAGUE EXPRESS previews a vital season for Huddersfield Giants and their coach Ian Watson. THE DEPARTURES When he was appointed last year, Giants coach Ian…
Talking Rugby League: Alex Walmsley’s unique journey
I was talking last week to Alex Walmsley about his Rugby League career from the early days as he looks forward to his testimonial game…
Super League season preview: St Helens
LEAGUE EXPRESS previews St Helens’ 2022 season – and we ask whether their run of tremendous success can continue. THE DEPARTURES St Helens have lost…
Mike Rylance: The formidable challenge ahead for French Rugby League
“It’s a long time since we heard a French Prime Minister talk about Rugby League,” commented a Toulouse newspaper colleague after last Tuesday’s press conference…
Super League season preview: Leeds Rhinos
LEAGUE EXPRESS previews a season which could hold further progress in store for Leeds Rhinos. THE DEPARTURES Leeds have moved on several players following their…
Rugby League Heroes: Jesse Joe Parker
The Kumul who’s an honorary Cumbrian Having made a huge impact in a decade at the Recreation Ground, Jesse Joe Parker played his last game…
Championship Focus: Time for Sheffield Eagles to fly again
When Sheffield Eagles step out against London Broncos at the Olympic Legacy Park on Good Friday, April 15, you’d excuse Mark Aston a moment of…
Talking Rugby League: Who would have imagined the French Prime Minister announcing a World Cup?
What an interesting week it’s been for Rugby League! Who would ever have imagined that we would see the Prime Minister of France leading a…
Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup gets off to a cracking start
The 2022 campaign got off to a blistering start over the weekend with exhilarating Betfred Challenge Cup action in most corners of the land, from…
The Garry Schofield Column: Is the World Cup in France four years too early?
GARRY SCHOFIELD wonders whether France has the resources to stage the 2025 World Cup Vive la France! At least that’s what some will be saying…