Monument unveiled to honour Rugby League trailblazer Roy Francis

THE unveiling of a monument to Roy Francis in his home town in South Wales reflects not just the fine achievements of the pioneering former…

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League Express Podcast #15 – England secure series, IMG gradings divide Rugby League and reaction to Tony Sutton’s comments

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…

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Talking Rugby League: An open letter to Tony Sutton amid grading fiasco

ON Friday I emailed the RFL’s Chief Executive Tony Sutton to express my concerns about the impact of the club gradings that were revealed last…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Will ‘boring’ England secure clean sweep against ‘ordinary’ Tonga?

CONGRATULATIONS to England on clinching a series win over Tonga with a Test match still to go. Shaun Wane has got a tune out of…

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Why Tonga have struggled in England Test series

ENGLAND secured a series win on Saturday in a tough battle against a Tongan side struggling in wet conditions.  Shaun Wane’s men weren’t short of…

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Key points on club grading after seven Super League clubs earn ‘Grade A’ status

SEVEN clubs have been rated ‘Grade A’, one year before the new club-grading system kicks in to determine who plays in Super League. Indicative grades…

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IMG admit ‘lot of work to be done’ in London amid Broncos’ lowly ranking

LONDON BRONCOS have been told to improve “across the board” after being ranked 24th among professional clubs under the indicative gradings. Barely a week after…

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‘Have a bit of fun’: Jack Welsby eyes different England style for final Tonga Test

JACK WELSBY has suggested that England could play a different style of rugby in Saturday’s final Test against Tonga on Saturday. The 22-year-old fullback also…

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Tom Johnstone and Matty Ashton pleased to make impact on England wings

By KEITH McGHIE TOM JOHNSTONE is confident he and Matty Ashton can continue to fly on the England wings should Tommy Makinson fail to shake…

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Mikey Lewis relaxed on England halfback place ahead of George Williams return

ENGLAND halfback Mikey Lewis is facing a nervous wait to find out if he has done enough to retain a spot in the team for…

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