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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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