Category: League Express
Matt Peet’s plan for Wigan Warriors loose-forward role after Morgan Smithies’ departure
MATT PEET is keen to see Kaide Ellis in the loose-forward role for Wigan next season after the Aussie was awarded their number 13 shirt…
Why Joe Mellor has “a lot to give still” after Salford Red Devils switch
JOE MELLOR believes he has plenty still to offer after swapping Leigh for their Greater Manchester rivals Salford. The 32-year-old has been released from the…
Warrington Wolves in-depth preview: Sam Burgess on bringing ‘fresh approach’
STEPHEN IBBETSON hears Sam Burgess’ plans for turning Warrington Wolves’ fortunes around. “WHAT’S been happening in the past hasn’t worked, so sometimes you’ve got to…
Talking Rugby League: How safe can our sport become amid seismic tackle change?
MOST sports have some degree of risk to the health of their competitors. Boxing is perhaps the most obvious example, with the danger of boxers…
The Garry Schofield Column: Premier League’s TV deal could spell trouble for Rugby League
SKY’S whopping new football deal might have been a great development for the Premier League – but it spells even more worrying times ahead for…
Rugby League Heroes: Paul Loughlin
WHEN Paul Loughlin intercepted Ricky Stuart’s pass at Old Trafford in 1990, it appeared that a 20-year wait for the Ashes was over. Alas, the…
The 50 most significant and memorable Rugby League moments of 2023: Part Three
As 2023 draws to a close, League Express writer STEPHEN IBBETSON continues our annual five-part series of articles that look back at the season just…
Kevin Sinfield’s gruelling fourth challenge ‘worth every step’ for MND community
KEVIN SINFIELD has completed his fourth challenge for motor neurone disease (MND) – and surpassed his fundraising target. The former Leeds and England great ran…
Kiwis earn Golden Boot double after historic international campaigns
JAMES FISHER-HARRIS and Georgia Hale made it a Kiwi double at the International Rugby League Golden Boot awards. The New Zealand forward pair won the…
Matt Peet’s plan to build Wigan Warriors team around leading player
MATT PEET intends to build his Wigan team around promising halfback Harry Smith. The 23-year-old signed a new four-year deal with the club last week,…
