Category: League Express
Castleford Tigers boss on the traits that can make Luke Hooley a ‘top-class fullback’
LUKE HOOLEY has everything it takes to be a “top-class” fullback, according to the man who knows him best. Craig Lingard coached the fullback for…
‘I wasn’t in a good head space’: Carlos Tuimavave explains why he wanted to give up Hull FC captaincy
CARLOS TUIMAVAVE says he is glad to have the weight of the Hull FC captaincy off his shoulders. The centre has been replaced as skipper…
Paul Wellens reveals his standout St Helens youngster from Swinton Lions friendly
PAUL WELLENS hopes to see Swinton develop more of his St Helens youngsters following the pre-season game between the clubs. The Championship Lions ran out…
Catalans Dragons enhance their French identity with Super League history made
CATALANS have named eight French players among their opening 13 squad numbers for the first time in their Super League history. Les Dracs’ vintage 2024…
Huddersfield Giants newcomer Thomas Deakin sets out his goals
THOMAS DEAKIN is yet to play a first-grade game, but he hopes to change all that with Huddersfield. The English-born hooker, who has lived in…
Wigan Warriors in-depth preview: Matt Peet on how Super League champions can sustain success
STEPHEN IBBETSON hears how Matt Peet intends to deliver sustained success for Wigan Warriors. IN two seasons, Matt Peet has coached Wigan to every honour…
The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Catalans Dragons in Super League 2024
OLD TRAFFORD proved a step too far for our French friends, but after two Grand Finals in three years, building on that historic Challenge Cup…
Talking Rugby League: Is addiction to overseas players bad for our game?
RECENTLY the RFL eased the criteria for recruiting players from overseas. At one time, in order to obtain a visa, a player needed to have…
League Express Podcast #23 – NRL rule changes, Jai Field re-signs and which coach is under the most pressure in 2024?
Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN. In this week’s episode of…
England coach Stuart Barrow on the big decisions and omissions in his new squads
THE coach of the England women’s team, STUART BARROW, announced a national performance squad of 27 players for 2024, along with an England Knights development…