Category: League Express
League Express Mailbag – Monday 13th September
VITAL TO REDUCE THE OVERSEAS QUOTA Now that the reduced Sky contract has been negotiated, is it not time for the league structures and finances…
Derek Beaumont’s harsh words
League Express editor Martyn Sadler gives his response to Leigh owner Derek Beaumont’s withering words about the Leigh players in his club’s match programme for…
Rimmer speaks to the press – but in too many generalities
League Express editor Martyn Sadler reacts to RFL CEO Ralph Rimmer’s recent media conference RFL Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer spoke to the collected Rugby…
Schoey says: Saints youngsters looking the part
Garry Schofield suggests that St Helens’ young stars are capable of leading them to another Super League title. This season is far from over, but…
Are League 1 clubs being left to wither?
Gareth Walker hears the concerns of clubs in Rugby League’s third tier Coventry Bears’ founder and owner Alan Robinson was unequivocal when he went public…
Talking Grassroots: The Magnificent Seven
Talking Grassroots Rugby League with Phil Hodgson of League Express Congratulations to Wath Brow Hornets, Thatto Heath Crusaders, Crosfields, Siddal, Normanton Knights, West Bowling and…
RFL Chief’s Biggest Challenge
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 13th Sept 2021 RFL Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer has been widely criticised in recent months because of his…
What’s inside this week’s League Express – Mon 13th Sept 21
Inside this week’s issue: Reports and pictures from the Betfred Super League, Championship and League 1, plus Australia’s NRL. News from across every club in…
Rimmer defends his record
RFL Chief Executive Ralph Rimmer has admitted that his low profile in recent weeks, as the sport goes through a funding crisis, has given rise…
Third tier clubs concern over funding cuts
There is a growing concern and frustration among Betfred League 1 clubs about the level of funding cuts that will be applied by the RFL…