Category: League Express
Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
The Rugby Football League have issued a clarion call for amateur clubs to further support the forthcoming World Cup as the trio of tournaments loom…
Rugby League Heroes: Sean and Christian Tyrer
What’s it like to be the son of a legend? Last week, Colin Tyrer told us about his great career with Leigh, Wigan, Barrow and…
Super League run-in analysed with club-by-club fixtures and permutations
With three rounds remaining, every team – at least mathematically – has something still to play for. Here are the remaining fixtures for each club…
The Garry Schofield Column: My predictions for Super League Round 25
I’d be delighted to see Salford Red Devils stay in the play-off places, and it’s Hull FC up next on Thursday for them. I think…
The Garry Schofield Column: Great to see Keighley Cougars back on a roll
Keighley Cougars are on a roll – but please let’s not call it Cougarmania mark two. It was great to pay a recent visit to…
Talking Rugby League: World Cup publicity must be ramped up as ticket sales stall
What is a realistic target for World Cup ticket sales? The World Cup organisers, led by their chief executive Jon Dutton, have always said that…
The Garry Schofield Column: Salford Red Devils deserve to succeed
Salford Red Devils have forced their way back into the play-off places with three games to go – and I’d be delighted to see them…
Why Huddersfield Giants are genuine threat to top two in Grand Final race
Sometimes, when watching a Rugby League match, it’s easy to jump to the wrong conclusion. I did that last Thursday night, when Castleford Tigers drew…
UpFront: Growing pains as expansion clubs struggle for a way forward
One step forward, two steps back? That might seem to be the case for Championship Rugby League beyond the heartlands. There was relief for expansionists…
Players’ union tells IMG to ditch Super League double-headers for good
The head of the Rugby League Players Association has held talks with IMG and urged them to consider player welfare and get rid of double-headers….