Talking grass roots: Leaving a legacy

The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that uncertain pathway is possibly nowhere taken more regularly than in sport. Hell might, admittedly,…

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Why we should heed Andrew Johns’ advice

Now that the World Cup is over, it’s important that the game focuses not just on what went right, but also on what can be…

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Can we stop the Australian juggernaut?

Call it killer instinct … call it whatever you like. But on Saturday the Australians showed why they are simply the best in the Greatest…

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The Aussie angle: Why I feel for the English

It was perhaps significant that just a few hours after we witnessed one of the greatest World Cup matches in history, between England and New…

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Obituary: Steve Prescott MBE (1973-2013)

Simply an inspiration Steve Prescott died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the age of 39 after a long battle against cancer. On…

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League Express Rugby League Yearbook 2013-2014

The 18th annual edition of the Rugby League Yearbook published by League Express covers the 2013 season and features chapters on the Super League, Kingstone…

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How the World Cup format was created

MARTYN SADLER explains his input into the format of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup. Ah well, if I don’t blow my own trumpet, then…

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It’s Wigan at the double

SUPER LEAGUE GRAND FINAL WARRINGTON WOLVES 16 WIGAN WARRIORS 30 TIM BUTCHER, Old Trafford, Saturday 5th Oct 2013 Shaun Wane’s grin was as wide as…

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Memories of 1985

First published in League Express, Monday 29th July 2013 So it’s Wigan and Hull for the 2013 Challenge Cup Final! That will be 28 years…

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Seven days to remember!

League Express editorial, Monday 29th July 2013 What a week of contrasting emotions! It began last Monday, with one of the games of the season…

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