Talking Grassroots: The wait is over as National Conference League returns

Come Saturday, the long wait will be over and the 2022 National Conference League campaign will be underway.  So will the North West and Yorkshire…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Leeds Rhinos look in real trouble

People say nothing is decided so early in a season. But for me, the next four league games are crucial for Leeds’ prospects. It’s Wakefield…

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Super League Round 3: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points

Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Leeds Rhinos 4-10 Catalans Dragons Mike…

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UpFront: Is Rugby League’s disciplinary system fit for purpose?

It would be interesting to know how many hits the section of the RFL website which explains the make-up and processes of the match review…

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Hull KR triumph over Castleford Tigers shows youthful enthusiasm beats jaded experience

Only three weeks ago the mood down the Lane was one of great optimism for the new season. Castleford Tigers had a new coach and…

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Five things to look out for this weekend in the Betfred Challenge Cup

1) Navy set sail for Batley and history It’s been a headline-grabbing run to the fourth round of the Challenge Cup for the Navy, who…

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Obituary: Johnny Whiteley – Hull’s favourite son

JOHNNY WHITELEY (November 20, 1930 – February 13, 2022) The flood of tributes paid to Johnny Whiteley reflect not just his achievements as a player…

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Talking Rugby League: Rest in peace, Johnny Whiteley

Johnny Whiteley’s death was not reported until last Monday, which was too late for inclusion in last week’s edition of League Express. Although I knew…

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Championship Focus: Why Premier Sports coverage is so welcome

I have two very mixed emotions about Premier Sports’ coverage of the Championship this season. On the one hand, I’m delighted to be able to…

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Talking Rugby League: Can Toulouse Olympique recruit to survive?

There have been many positive things about the start to the new season, with the arrival of Channel 4 perhaps being the most positive thing…

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