Category: Features
Book Review: Roy Francis – Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader
Roy Francis – Rugby’s Forgotten Black Leader, by Tony Collins (Published by Bloomsbury, RRP £18.99) League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reviews a welcome addition to…
Down Under Diary: Why are Penrith Panthers struggling so much?
With the tricky Origin period upon us, Ivan Cleary’s Panthers are fighting to keep their hopes of a fifth straight title alive. AUSTRALIAN rugby league…
Obituary: Peter Banner – The wily Welshman who won a league title with Salford
PETER BANNER (August 1948 – June 2025) PETER BANNER was a wily and popular scrum-half who won the league title with Salford and helped Leeds…
Talking Grassroots: RFL must take hard line on abuse of match officials
THERE are meetings, and there are meetings. Arguably one of the most important gatherings in Rugby League for many a year is due to take…
Talking Rugby League: Paris St Germain a missed opportunity
PARIS ST GERMAIN’S recent success in winning the UEFA Champions League had me wondering what might have happened if Rugby League hadn’t abandoned the PSG…
Oliver Pratt’s rise with Wakefield Trinity to be one of Super League’s hottest talents
Oliver Pratt only had one Super League appearance to his name before this season, but he’s turning heads just like his club Wakefield. SOME young…
Every Challenge Cup attendance in its 129-year history and where the 2025 final ranks
THE Challenge Cup Final is one of the most prestigious competitions in sport and especially rugby league. Chartering the competition in its 128-year history, there…
Talking Rugby League: Hull KR lift enormous weight as club’s remarkable transformation complete
IT’S a general truism in football or Rugby League that the worst place to lose a game is Wembley Stadium. And if you wanted the…
Page XIII: The new facility lifting Wigan Warriors to top of women’s game
WE HAVE known for many years that Wigan Warriors are leading the way when it comes to Super League. Never before, in the modern era,…
Every Super League club and their Captain’s Challenge success
THE Captain’s Challenge was introduced to Super League ahead of the 2025 season. Already a well-entrenched ruling in the NRL, the Captain’s Challenge allows teams…