Betfred League 1 news round-up

CORNWALL have called for established Rugby League players to consider approaching the club, after securing three players to contracts in the aftermath of their open…

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Grassroots Rugby League news round-up

Five more amateur clubs have received Rugby League World Cup 2021 CreatedBy grants, taking the total investment in the grassroots so far to over £15…

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Super League season preview: Huddersfield Giants

LEAGUE EXPRESS previews a vital season for Huddersfield Giants and their coach Ian Watson. THE DEPARTURES When he was appointed last year, Giants coach Ian…

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Talking Rugby League: Alex Walmsley’s unique journey

I was talking last week to Alex Walmsley about his Rugby League career from the early days as he looks forward to his testimonial game…

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Super League season preview: St Helens

LEAGUE EXPRESS previews St Helens’ 2022 season – and we ask whether their run of tremendous success can continue. THE DEPARTURES St Helens have lost…

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Mike Rylance: The formidable challenge ahead for French Rugby League

“It’s a long time since we heard a French Prime Minister talk about Rugby League,” commented a Toulouse newspaper colleague after last Tuesday’s press conference…

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Super League season preview: Leeds Rhinos

LEAGUE EXPRESS previews a season which could hold further progress in store for Leeds Rhinos. THE DEPARTURES Leeds have moved on several players following their…

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League Express Mailbag : Monday 17th January

COVID VACCINES AND SPORT While well intentioned, Graham Unsworth’s letter (Mailbag, 10 January) contains some inaccuracies. Mainstream media have been reporting an apparent excess of…

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Championship Focus: Time for Sheffield Eagles to fly again

When Sheffield Eagles step out against London Broncos at the Olympic Legacy Park on Good Friday, April 15, you’d excuse Mark Aston a moment of…

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Talking Rugby League: Who would have imagined the French Prime Minister announcing a World Cup?

What an interesting week it’s been for Rugby League! Who would ever have imagined that we would see the Prime Minister of France leading a…

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