Category: League Express
Ritchie Hawkyard eyes new Challenge Cup adventure with Newsome Panthers
FORMER professional Ritchie Hawkyard remains as hungry to succeed as ever as he prepares to re-acquaint himself with the Challenge Cup. But the former Bradford…
Why the Challenge Cup is still special as amateurs prepare for first round
BOOK your seats for the Wembley extravaganza, on the second weekend of June, now! My advice is, I think, timely, as the first round of…
Leigh Leopards in-depth preview: Why Adrian Lam believes ‘best times are still ahead’
Adrian Lam tells STEPHEN IBBETSON what’s next for fast-moving Leigh Leopards. LITTLE old Leigh have come a long way in two short years. When Adrian…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Warrington Wolves in Super League 2024
WARRINGTON have a no-nonsense new coach in Sam Burgess, whose lengthy time in Australia will have honed his desire for intensity in both training and…
Our 24 hopes for Rugby League in 2024
ANOTHER pivotal year is in store for Rugby League, with a new grading system about to come into force, a potentially game-changing TV deal beginning,…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Hull FC in 2024
MY first professional team remain among the game’s big boys in terms of stature and support, with last season’s recorded average attendance of around 12,350…
Rugby League Heroes: Shane Millard
HAVING played for Sydney Roosters, Western Suburbs and South Sydney, Shane Millard signed for London Broncos in 1998. Within a season, he was playing at…
Talking Rugby League: Hull KR’s surprise decision to say goodbye to Jordan Abdull
A YEAR ago I thought that Hull KR had three excellent halfbacks in Rowan Milnes, Mikey Lewis and Jordan Abdull. I rated Milnes and Abdull…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Huddersfield Giants in 2024
I’M hoping Huddersfield go from boring, boring, boring to excitement all the way – but I’m not holding my breath. The Giants’ difficulty in attracting…
Penrith Panthers star Jarome Luai keen to ‘write my own story’ with big NRL move
PENRITH and Samoa star Jarome Luai will leave the NRL champions for the current wooden-spoonists when he joins Wests Tigers at the end of 2024….