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…

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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…

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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….

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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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Norwegian youngsters first Rugby League tour set for June

A group of 40 selected youngsters from Norway, aged 13-15, will descend on North West England, 2nd to 6th June 2022, for a long weekend…

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French Rugby League round-up

Albi turned on their best performance of the season to upset Carcassonne, five places above them in the table, and cruise to a 34-16 victory….

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Activity steps up as Greeks submit a formal bid for recognition

The Greek Rugby League Association has submitted their formal application for government recognition, a rigorous process that requires the backing of 20 sporting clubs. GRLA…

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Obituary: Geoff Crewdson – The Lions tourist who served Keighley and Hunslet with distinction

GEOFF CREWDSON (June 27, 1938 – February 5, 2022) Geoff Crewdson was a stalwart of the Keighley pack in the sixties who toured Australia and…

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Obituary: Olden Filipaina – The Big O and a trailblazing Polynesian

By IAN HOWE OLSEN FILIPAINA (23 April 1957 – 10 February 2022) Olsen Orekewa Filipaina, who has died at the age of 64, was an…

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