Category: League Express
NCL fixtures spark excitement, but social media less so
It was quite exciting to receive, last weekend, draft fixtures for the 2021 National Conference League season. In line with a request by the NCL’s…
National Conference League season to start on Saturday 22 May
The 2021 National Conference League season will get underway on Saturday 22 May, in line with the Government’s roadmap for the return of grassroots sport,…
How will the Championship clubs fare in the Challenge Cup this weekend?
Up for the Cup Gareth Walker looks ahead to the Championship’s involvement in this weekend’s Challenge Cup clashes Perhaps this weekend, more than most, the…
Walmsley’s success a lesson for clubs
Garry Schofield pays tribute to the St Helens prop forward, whose success didn’t come originally through the Academy route. With their comprehensive wins over Salford…
League Express Mailbag – Monday 5th April
ADVICE FOR SKY How good it was to see Mose Masoe on Sky TV, taking part in the pre-game and half-time discussions of the two…
Who should Shaun Wane pick for his England squad?
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler This week England coach Shaun Wane will announce the names of the England players who will…
World Cup boost for French Rugby League
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 5th April 2021 Vive la France! It’s been a highly encouraging week for Rugby League across the Channel….
What’s inside this week’s League Express: 5th April issue?
Inside this week’s issue: Reports and pictures from the the Betfred Super League, the opening round of the Betfred Championship plus the NRL. News from…
Championship clubs set their sights on Wembley
Widnes are desperate for a return to Wembley in the revived 1895 Cup, says their skipper Jack Owens. The AB Sundecks-sponsored tournament for non-Super League…
York newcomer eyes World Cup spot
York City Knights halfback Brendan O’Hagan wants to play for Ireland and its out to win a spot in this year’s World Cup. O’Hagan hails…