Category: Features
League Express Mailbag – Monday 13th September
VITAL TO REDUCE THE OVERSEAS QUOTA Now that the reduced Sky contract has been negotiated, is it not time for the league structures and finances…
Derek Beaumont’s harsh words
League Express editor Martyn Sadler gives his response to Leigh owner Derek Beaumont’s withering words about the Leigh players in his club’s match programme for…
Rimmer speaks to the press – but in too many generalities
League Express editor Martyn Sadler reacts to RFL CEO Ralph Rimmer’s recent media conference RFL Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer spoke to the collected Rugby…
Schoey says: Saints youngsters looking the part
Garry Schofield suggests that St Helens’ young stars are capable of leading them to another Super League title. This season is far from over, but…
Are League 1 clubs being left to wither?
Gareth Walker hears the concerns of clubs in Rugby League’s third tier Coventry Bears’ founder and owner Alan Robinson was unequivocal when he went public…
Talking Grassroots: The Magnificent Seven
Talking Grassroots Rugby League with Phil Hodgson of League Express Congratulations to Wath Brow Hornets, Thatto Heath Crusaders, Crosfields, Siddal, Normanton Knights, West Bowling and…
Where do we go to from here?
RUGBY FOOTBALL LEAGUE Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer spoke to journalists on Friday about the current state of Rugby League, fielding questions from several journalists, including…
RFL Chief’s Biggest Challenge
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 13th Sept 2021 RFL Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer has been widely criticised in recent months because of his…
ERL launches European Beach Rugby League Championship
European Rugby League (ERL) has sanctioned the launch of the first official European Beach Rugby League Championships for men and women, which will be held…
Rugby League Heroes: Mark Carroll
Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll was one of the best forwards of the 1990s, playing in Grand Finals for Manly and winning caps for Australia. His rivalry…