Category: League Express
Ben Currie ‘revelation’ delights and surprises Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess
SAM BURGESS has admitted that Ben Currie’s success in the loose-forward role has come as a surprise, even to the coach himself. The Warrington head…
Craig Lingard backed to add to Super League win tally at Castleford Tigers
CRAIG LINGARD has the right credentials to build on his first Super League win as a head coach and steer Castleford up the table, according…
Obituary: Keith Barnes – The South Wales boy who became a New South Wales legend
KEITH BARNES (October 30, 1934 – April 8, 2024) KEITH BARNES emerged from the rugby union stronghold of South Wales to become a Rugby League…
New Rugby League club formed in Scunthorpe with ex-Hull KR captain as coach
NEW club Scunthorpe Steel Sharks, who have joined the Yorkshire Men’s League, are looking forward to making their bow on the first Saturday in May. …
Talking Rugby League: Where has the magic of the Challenge Cup gone?
THE Challenge Cup is the oldest trophy in Rugby League, having been contested annually since the first final in 1897. For much of the game’s…
The Garry Schofield Column: Who is really to blame for Hull FC mess?
I HAD thought ten games would be the make-or-break point for Tony Smith at Hull FC. But it turns out he’s gone after eight, one…
Tara Jones a history-maker as both player and referee
TARA JONES made history yesterday (Sunday) by becoming the first woman to referee a full senior professional game in the northern hemisphere. The 27-year-old took…
Ian Watson sets Huddersfield Giants’ sights on Challenge Cup and lauds Jake Connor impact
HUDDERSFIELD coach Ian Watson is keeping a lid on any premature celebrations following Saturday night’s stunning win in Perpignan and the club’s progression to a…
‘We’re desperate to win trophies’: Mikey Lewis on Hull KR ambitions and personal growth
HULL KR are “desperate to win trophies”, according to their star halfback Mikey Lewis. The Robins are through to the Challenge Cup semi-finals for a…
St Helens set for welcome injury returnee against Hull FC
ST HELENS expect to have Mark Percival back for the visit of Hull FC this Friday. The veteran centre has been recovering from a head…
