New leader for Scotland as World Cup looms

VICTORIA HOGG is ready to steer Scotland towards the World Cup and beyond after becoming the new chair of the country’s governing body. She replaces…

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Domestic game in Nigeria kicks off this weekend

Domestic rugby league in Nigeria is set to kick off this weekend with the opening southern conference fixtures. Four clubs will play in each of…

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European RL appoint Richard Coleman Associate Director

The board of European Rugby League has appointed Richard Coleman in an associate capacity until the 2022 AGM in October, when he will be proposed…

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Warrington Wolves’ crushing blow as extent of Joe Philbin injury revealed

Warrington Wolves forward Joe Philbin has been ruled out for the rest of the year with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Philbin was forced off…

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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…

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What’s inside this week’s League Express – Mon 27th June 2022

Inside this week’s issue: Reports and pictures from all the latest action in the Betfred Super League, Championship and League One. News from across every…

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Woolf calls for co-ordinated world Rugby League calendar

Tonga coach Kristian Woolf wants an organised international calendar for the benefit of the representative game. The St Helens coach believes the two hemispheres should…

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Salford Red Devils lose another star for rest of season

Salford Red Devils fullback Morgan Escaré will miss the rest of the season with a broken thumb. Escaré suffered the injury last week while on…

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Lebanon defeat Malta to claim Elias-Fenech Trophy

The opening Test match in the southern hemisphere mid-season international window saw Lebanon run in six tries to see off Malta 30-14, at Belmore Sports…

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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…

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