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Former NRL and Salford Red Devils star jailed for drug importation

Former New Zealand winger Manu Vatuvei has been sentenced to three years and seven months in prison for importing methamphetamine. Vatuvei, a World Cup winner…

Russia banned from international Rugby League

Russia have been banned from taking part in any international Rugby League competition until further notice. Following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has been ostracised…

Shaun Wane on why big-name stars have been left out of England training squad

Shaun Wane has told big-name stars like Jake Connor and Gareth Widdop that they must perform well more consistently in order to break into his…

St Helens and Wigan Warriors youngsters named in England training squad as Ryan Hall recalled

England have named a 30-man training squad which features St Helens youngsters Jack Welsby and Lewis Dodd, plus Wigan Warriors’ Kai Pearce-Paul. Shaun Wane will…

European Rugby League offer support to Ukraine federation

European Rugby League have offered “their unreserved support” to Ukraine Rugby League following the invasion of the country by Russia. The board say they are…

Salford Red Devils delighted to support African tournament

Salford hosted the draw for this year’s 2022 Middle East Africa Championship, reflecting the Super League club’s relationship with host nation Ghana. The four-team tournament…

French Rugby League round-up

Carcassonne brought Lézignan’s ten-match unbeaten run since the start of the season to a close as they defeated the leaders 31-18 in a stormy game….

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…

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…