Payne handed new deal by Newcastle after impressive start

Newcastle Thunder have handed Jason Payne a two-year contract to remain as the club’s head coach. Payne took charge of the club on an interim…

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Barrow back in the big time after Cumbrian derby triumph

Barrow Raiders will bring Championship rugby back to Cumbria after securing promotion in the League 1 Promotion Final on Sunday. The Raiders defeated fierce rivals…

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Rochdale snap up Whitehaven forward

Rochdale Hornets have completed the signing of experienced backrower Dave Allen, as anticipated in League Express two weeks ago. The former Wigan, Widnes, Whitehaven and…

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Barrow secure promotion to the Championship with victory over Whitehaven

Barrow Raiders clinched promotion to the Championship after winning the Cumbrian play-off final against Whitehaven 10-6. Shane Toal scored twice to secure victory for Paul…

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Cumbria’s promotion showdown

GARETH WALKER of League Express looks ahead to this weekend’s crucial games in the Championship and League One A SEASON’S work goes on the line…

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Hemel Stags coach Troy Perkins to step down

Hemel Stags coach Troy Perkins has announced that he is stepping down after 12 seasons with the club. Perkins joined the Stags in 2006 as…

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League Express Podcast – Episode 5 – the play-offs and the Million Pound Game

The new League Express Podcast is out! It’s a big week in the world of rugby league, with the Super League play-offs, the Million Pound…

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Epic Cumbrian derby awaits in League 1 play-off final

Bitter rivals Barrow Raiders and Whitehaven will face off in the League 1 play-off final after both teams earned semi-final victories on Sunday. The two…

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Thornton ready to push on after League 1 Shield triumph with Hunslet

Hunslet head coach Gary Thornton praised his players for ending the season on a high by winning the League 1 Shield. Hunslet defeated London Skolars…

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Lunt picks up major prize at Kingstone Press awards evening

Shaun Lunt was the big winner at the Kingstone Press Championship & League 1 awards evening as he was named as the Championship’s player of…

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