Category: League Express
Talking Rugby League: A bright future for Sheffield Eagles?
Having been at Tottenham on Saturday, it’s interesting to reflect on the Challenge Cup Final 24 years ago, when Sheffield Eagles defeated Wigan 17-8 on…
Talking Grassroots: Armed Forces triumph in exciting President’s Cup competition
While UK Armed Forces went into last Wednesday’s final fixture of the 2022 President’s Cup campaign all-but assured of the title – opponents England Universities…
The Garry Schofield Column: Challenge Cup final verdict as stubborn Wigan Warriors win out
So near yet so far. I really feel for Huddersfield and owner Ken Davy, who has put so much into the club and was within…
Talking Rugby League: A thrilling Challenge Cup final day at Tottenham
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reflects on a notable Rugby League weekend in London. I thoroughly enjoyed both the 1895 Cup Final and the Challenge…
UpFront: Tottenham passes the test as a Challenge Cup final venue
Okay, so it’s not Wembley with all its history, prestige and Challenge Cup associations. But the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was still an impressive stage for…
How Thomas Leuluai made miraculous recovery to help Wigan Warriors lift Challenge Cup
Thomas Leuluai turned up the heat on himself and Huddersfield to help Wigan win the Challenge Cup for the first time since 2013. The veteran…
What’s inside this week’s League Express (Cup Final edition) – Mon 30th May 2022
Inside this week’s issue: Report, pictures and reaction from the Betfred Challenge Cup Final between Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors. Reports, pictures and reaction from…
Wigan Warriors hero Liam Marshall reflects on Challenge Cup triumph and match-winning try
Liam Marshall reflected on the late try that brought the Challenge Cup to Wigan for the first time since 2013 and said: “We don’t make…
Heartbroken Huddersfield Giants refuse to point fingers for Challenge Cup final defeat
Chris McQueen has sprung to Huddersfield team-mate Tui Lolohea’s defence as the Giants prepare for Friday’s tough-looking trip to Catalans Dragons. The Yorkshire side are…
Adrian Lam dedicates Leigh Centurions’ 1895 Cup success to Derek Beaumont
By KEITH McGHIE Adrian Lam labelled Leigh Centurions’ maiden 1895 Cup win a thank you to club owner Derek Beaumont. Now he aims to follow…