Easter return for the Betfred Championship

The Betfred Championship will return after a year’s absence over the Easter weekend in April with a new club in Newcastle Thunder, a new name…

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2021 Betfred League 1 Fixtures

All dates and times are subject to change and will be confirmed in due course. Click here for the full 2021 Betfred Championship fixture list…

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RFL makes Challenge Cup second round draw

Round 2 Swinton Lions or Newcastle Thunder v Oldham or Barrow Raiders Featherstone Rovers or Bradford Bulls v Halifax Panthers or Batley Bulldogs London Broncos…

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West Wales drawn against Widnes in first round of Challenge Cup

West Wales Raiders, now with former Welsh rugby union star Gavin Henson on board, have been given a home draw against Widnes Vikings in the first…

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Keighley Cougars Rhys Lovegrove

Lovegrove awaiting cup draw

Keighley Cougars coach Rhys Lovegrove will be paying close attention to Thursday’s Challenge Cup draw, as it is then he will find out who his…

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A way forward for Rugby League

Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler What’s the best way forward for the governance of Rugby League, given the unsuccessful way in…

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Betfred League 1 news round up

Keighley Cougars finally returned to training on Friday, after facing yet more disruption. The Cougars are one of three League 1 clubs taking part in…

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What’s inside League Express – Feb 8th edition?

Here are your latest teasers! Change on the way at Wigan. Super League tries to plug leaks. Dragons resigned to losing Folau. Championship clubs face…

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Thunder swoop to sign Ukuma Ta’ai

Tongan international Ukuma Ta’ai will join Newcastle Thunder for the 2021 Betfred Championship season, after the Tyneside club seized upon the opportunity to bring further…

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Betfred League 1 news round up

Workington Town coach Chris Thorman admits his coaching brain is being tested as he prepares to welcome his squad back to training for the first…

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