Category: League Express
Hull KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall gives fitness report ahead of new season
KIWI star Shaun Kenny-Dowall says he’s more than ready to lead from the front as Willie Peters aims to bring the good times back to…
Liam Byrne not taking place for granted despite prestigious Wigan Warriors shirt number
WIGAN WARRIORS prop forward Liam Byrne insists he is not taking first-team selection for granted despite being handed the number ten shirt for the upcoming…
Highly-rated Wigan Warriors prospect holds Cameroon ambition as Rugby League reaches country
JUNIOR NSEMBA is only 18 years old, but he is widely viewed as one of the most promising prospects on Wigan’s books. And the young…
RFL take national view in restructure of women’s leagues from 2024
THE RFL has confirmed a major restructure of the women’s game from the 2024 season onwards. At present, two six-team divisions make up the Women’s…
Former League One star Jonny Leather dies aged 33 after cancer battle
By IAN GOLDEN JONNY LEATHER, who had a varied part-time career mainly with League One clubs, has died at the age of 33 after a…
Bradford amateurs West Bowling set for unique double-header involving Challenge Cup tie
BRADFORD community club West Bowling are preparing to kick-off this season’s Challenge Cup on Saturday – and give the ground staff at their Horsfall Stadium…
Stepping down: Ralph Rimmer on his time in rugby league
RALPH RIMMER departed his position as the Chief Executive of the Rugby Football League on New Year’s Eve. Earlier this month, in an article in…
Toulouse Olympique putting together rescue package to ease financial pain after heavy losses
TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE are putting together a financial rescue package following significant losses incurred during their first-ever season in Super League last year. Reports in the…
Tributes pour in for ‘larger-than-life’ Maurice Oldroyd who was ‘pivotal figure’ in amateur game
FORMER colleagues of Maurice Oldroyd, the former Chief Executive and Chairman of BARLA, who died last Wednesday, have hailed his contribution to the survival and…
Amateur club fundraise and seek RFL help to afford arduous Challenge Cup trip
AMATEUR club Barrow Island are seeking a financial boost as they tackle the logistics of travelling to take on the Royal Navy in the first…