Category: League Express
How Warrington Wolves’ Joe Philbin is learning from ‘hero’ Sam Burgess
THEY say never meet your heroes – but Joe Philbin is more than happy to be working under one of his. The 29-year-old, who is…
Ben McNamara urged to build on bright Leigh Leopards start
LEIGH coach Adrian Lam believes Ben McNamara is capable of big things in the halves as well as at hooker. With his own son Lachlan…
Lee Kershaw on life with London Broncos and how he didn’t want to leave Wakefield Trinity
LONDON winger Lee Kershaw is seeking further capital gains as he settles to life in The Smoke. The 24-year-old took a winding road down south…
The Garry Schofield Column: Why keeping Matt Peet and co is such a smart move by Wigan Warriors
WELL, Wigan certainly know a good thing – or to be more accurate, three good things – when they see them. Eyebrows have maybe been…
Obituary: Phil Lowe – Hull KR’s local hero who starred across the world
PHIL LOWE (January 19, 1950 – March 20, 2024) PHIL LOWE was a local hero who made his mark with both his beloved Hull KR…
Rugby League grassroots participation figures make for interesting reading
THE Rugby Football League has, in the first of its two scheduled mid-term grassroots reviews this year, reported a five percent increase in the number…
Latest on Premier Sports’ Championship TV offer with final decision to be made
THE Rugby Football League board of directors is likely to make a decision this week on whether to go ahead with an offer from broadcaster…
Talking Rugby League: The sad decline of the Challenge Cup
MOST clubs that hosted Challenge Cup matches at the weekend revealed that their crowds were well down on those for regular league games. From looking…
David Nofoaluma explains reasons for joining Salford Red Devils
DAVID NOFOALUMA expects Salford’s style of play to be just to his liking. The winger swapped Wests Tigers – where he scored 100 tries in…
Jez Litten eager to take on goal-kicking role after Hull KR’s early-season struggles
JEZ LITTEN is willing to keep putting in the hard work to become Hull KR’s first-choice goal-kicker. Kicking has been a notable area for improvement…
