Category: League Express
Betfred Championship news round-up
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard says his team’s recent run of wins reflects an emptier treatment room. The Yorkshire side, who are seeking a second…
Betfred League One news round-up
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS‘ in-form forward Gav Rodden believes last season’s play-off heartache could work in their favour this time around. The Colwyn Bay-based side headed…
Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
The National Conference League, which at the beginning of the season announced a clampdown on bad behaviour and abuse of referees, has imposed a number…
French Rugby League round-up: Returning James Maloney guides Lézignan into semi-finals
Ex-Catalans Dragons star James Maloney, who landed nine goals from nine attempts, guided Lézignan into a championship semi-final clash at Carcassonne after the FCL crushed…
Rugby League Heroes: Andy Platt
Andy Platt was one of the best British forwards of the 1980s and 1990s, representing St Helens, Wigan and Great Britain with distinction. He won…
League Express Mailbag : Monday 25th April
WONDERFUL DAY I congratulate Martyn Sadler on his article on the Learning Disability Super League match between Widnes v Leigh on Good Friday (Talking Rugby…
The story behind the Learning Disability Super League picture that went viral
They say a picture paints a thousand words, and that has certainly been the case for Community Integrated Care Learning Disability Super League player Gareth…
Championship Focus: Quentin Laulu Togaga’e continues to shine at 37 for Sheffield Eagles
Hats off to Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e! The ex-Samoa international made the headlines last season, when he turned out alongside his son Phoenix for Keighley Cougars, the…
Talking Rugby League: The questions raised as Rohan Smith joins Leeds Rhinos and Tony Smith leaves Hull KR
Tony Smith and his nephew Rohan dominated the Rugby League news in this country last week. Rohan has landed a plum job as the new…
Talking Grassroots: The potential of women’s University Rugby League
Spectators at the Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone eight days ago – and there were plenty of them, around 1,500, I’m glad to say…