Category: Features
Rugby League Heroes: Mike Ford (part two)
In last week’s issue, Mike Ford told us about the early parts of his career, including partnering the great Brett Kenny in the halves for…
Championship Focus: Newcastle Thunder hit setback in their progression
And then there were five… After John Kear and Simon Finnigan, who parted company with Bradford Bulls and Widnes Vikings respectively on April 26, Jermaine…
Talking Rugby League: Internationals prove a hit Down Under – so why drop them?
You might have noticed that it was a wonderful weekend in the southern hemisphere if you enjoy watching international and representative Rugby League. For the…
No let up for Leigh in pursuit of glory
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 27th June 2022 FORTY years ago, Leigh were Rugby League’s reigning champions. Now owner Derek Beaumont is working…
Rugby League Heroes: Mike Ford (part one)
As a 19-year-old, Mike Ford partnered the great Brett Kenny in the halves for Wigan at Wembley in the classic 1985 Challenge Cup Final. He…
Obituary: Bill Ashurst – A pioneering, all-time great of Rugby League
BILL ASHURST (April 12, 1948 – June 14, 2022) Bill Ashurst was a pioneering and record-breaking backrower who represented Great Britain and Lancashire and, at…
Championship Focus: Three-way split as separate battles take shape in second tier
From top to bottom, there are fascinating contests developing in the Championship. After 15 of 27 rounds (other than for Batley and Sheffield, who have…
Talking Rugby League: Could we have a new World Cup winner this year?
How many nations could realistically have a chance of winning this year’s Rugby League World Cup? I was reading an article in the Australian media…
Talking Grassroots: Busy international schedule is encouraging
If anything suggests that we are truly coming out of the Covid-19 era, it’s the fact that there’s so much representative Rugby League taking place…
The Garry Schofield Column: What we learned from England’s victory over All Stars
Well done England on beating the Combined Nations All Stars. But in terms of preparation for what’s to come this autumn, I’m not sure how…