Category: League Express
England star Liam Farrell keen to see game grow in France
ENGLAND star Liam Farrell says a strong France will benefit the international game immensely. Les Tricolores have fixed up a game against Serbia at Belgrade…
League Express’ Rugby League Highlights of the Week
TEAM: North Wales Crusaders travelled to Workington Town on Sunday for the League One elimination play-off game and came away with a shock 26-10 victory….
‘We have the world at our wheels’: Wheelchair Rugby League chief on future of game
WHEELCHAIR Rugby League is ready to conquer the world, according to the man charged with growing the game. The Rugby Football League’s wheelchair manager Martin…
Talking Rugby League: Sky Sports TV deal represents decade of failure off the field
I’M ALWAYS careful, when I talk about Rugby League, to separate what happens on the field from what happens off it. On the field, I…
The Garry Schofield Column: Leeds Rhinos are failing on recruitment – while Hull KR lead the way
RECRUITMENT? What recruitment? Gary Hetherington says Leeds are working hard to improve their squad for next season, but supporters want to see action, not talk,…
The Garry Schofield Column: What’s the point of London Skolars?
WHAT’S the point of London Skolars? It’s been a dismal campaign for the capital’s ‘other’ club, compounded by their inability to fulfil their fixture at…
Championship Focus: The rise of succession planning as coaches take jobs early
HAS there ever been a season where so many clubs are approaching the business end already knowing they will have a new coach next time…
Obituary: Eric Prescott – The best uncapped Rugby League star
ERIC PRESCOTT (June 21, 1948 – August 21, 2023) ERIC PRESCOTT was a fiery and accomplished back-row forward for St Helens, Salford, hometown club Widnes…
Obituary: Shane McNally – The Maroon stalwart who had a fine season with Wakefield Trinity
SHANE McNALLY (May 19, 1954 – August 11, 2023) SHANE McNALLY, who died earlier this month while on holiday in Canada, was a committed Queenslander…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 2)
Last week Paul Newlove talked about his dad John, his uncle Charlie Stone, life at Post Office Road and Odsal, his early Test career, and…