Category: League Express
Houles willing to take patient path
TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE will be lean and mean in the opening rounds of the season as they return to the second tier with a new approach….
Bulldogs coach happy with returning prop
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard believes returning prop Keegan Hirst can make a big impact this year. The local favourite, who played in Super League…
Golden Oldies will help Eagles youngsters to fly
SHEFFIELD EAGLES head coach Mark Aston says former Leeds youngsters Joe Hird and Mekhi Bridgeman-Reaney have already caught his eye. And the steel city stalwart…
The Rookies who made the grade
One of the features that many readers tell me they most look forward to at this time of the year is our annual survey of…
Jacob climbs the ladder at Wigan
WIGAN WARRIORS have promoted their Academy player Jacob Douglas into their first-team, signing a two-year contract with him, with the option of a third year….
Dragons aim to encourage better fan behaviour
SUPER LEAGUE games at Stade Gilbert Brutus will still have passionate Catalan support in 2023 but steps have been taken to ensure supporters do not…
Saints tee up Swinton game to assess roster strength
CHAMPIONS St Helens will kick-start their countdown to the new campaign – when they will bid for World Cup Challenge glory and a fifth successive…
Hookem backed to make Tigers impression
ANDY LAST has backed Jacob Hookem to make the most of his opportunity this season at Castleford Tigers. The 20-year-old halfback signed an initial one-year…
“Nene will be great for Rhinos”, reckons Rhyse
NENE MACDONALD might be missing out on an early return to Leigh, but his Leeds and Papua New Guinea team-mate Rhyse Martin reckons he will…
Denive big on defence as key season looms
TEENAGE Hull FC hooker Denive Balmforth has been brushing up on his defence as the Black and Whites prepare for their first outing under coach…