Category: League Express
Rugby League’s international calendar takes shape with new tournament launched
RUGBY LEAGUE’S short-term international calendar is finally taking shape after the launch of the Pacific Championships, to take place this autumn and again in 2024….
St Helens join NRL in fundraising drive for former coach Daniel Anderson
ST HELENS have been doing their part to support their Australian former coach Daniel Anderson as he recovers from a serious injury. Anderson was left…
North Wales Crusaders confident of Colwyn Bay future despite stadium issues
CHIEF executive Andy Moulsdale says North Wales Crusaders are confident of playing at Colwyn Bay in both the short and long-term, keeping professional Rugby League…
Swinton Lions poach League One coach to replace departing Allan Coleman
SWINTON LIONS have turned to Hunslet’s promotion-chasing coach Alan Kilshaw to fill the vacancy which will be created by Allan Coleman’s switch to Widnes from…
Catalans Dragons ‘best club in world’ after Wheelchair Challenge Cup triumph
SEB BECHARA declared Catalans Dragons “the best club in the world” after they won their first Wheelchair Challenge Cup. Catalans were emphatic 66-20 winners over…
Championship Focus: France’s growing influence on the second tier
THESE might be concerning times for France at international level, with the country’s bid to host the World Cup in 2025 having collapsed and no…
The Garry Schofield Column: Sam Burgess won’t put up with any nonsense at Warrington Wolves
WELL, well, well – Warrington have gone for Sam Burgess as their coach from next season onwards. It’s an intriguing and high-profile appointment. Sam is…
Rugby League Heroes: John Newlove
JOHN NEWLOVE was the Featherstone Rovers captain when they won the Challenge Cup in 1973 as his two tries helped them beat Bradford Northern 33-14….
The Garry Schofield Column: Can Danny Ward deliver Castleford Tigers’ survival?
BETTER late than never. Castleford have made a sensible coaching appointment in Danny Ward, and perhaps if they’d gone for him after Lee Radford departed…
Talking Rugby League: Let’s play Challenge Cup Final at the end of the season
The RFL has confirmed that the Challenge Cup Final will be played at Wembley in June next year. In recent years it has been moved…