Category: League Express
‘Just the little details: Harry Smith on coach’s influence towards improved kicking
By KEITH McGHIE GRAND FINAL-winning scrum-half Harry Smith continued his ultra-reliable kicking to help England secure the Test series against Tonga at the John Smith’s…
First Women’s Super League players sign professional contracts in landmark move
THREE York Valkyrie stars have become the first women’s players in England to sign professional contracts. York, alongside Leeds, took the historic move a year…
Wakefield Trinity owner hails ‘new era’ and lays out path back to Super League
MATT ELLIS finally has control of Wakefield Trinity – and has wasted no time in laying out a potential path back to Super League as…
Newcastle Thunder survival bid ongoing with chairman ‘confident’ of return
NEWCASTLE THUNDER will launch a supporter membership scheme to help them reach the six-figure sum required to compete in League One next year. After the…
‘The structure is broken’: Rochdale Hornets chief calls for Championship merger
ROCHDALE HORNETS owner Andy Mazey admits that he was disappointed last week by the refusal of Championship clubs to give their backing to a merged…
Why Matt Peet believes young prop Sam Eseh will be ‘good fit’ for Wigan Warriors
SUPER LEAGUE champions Wigan are enjoying the present – and also looking to the future after signing leading front-row prospect Sam Eseh from relegated Wakefield….
Brad Dwyer ‘a bit older and a bit wiser’ on Warrington Wolves return
BRAD DWYER says he returns to Warrington after six years “a bit older and a bit wiser”. The hooker came through the Wolves’ Academy to…
‘No moaning from us’: Mike Eccles on London Broncos brief amid grading issue
LONCON BRONCOS coach Mike Eccles is determined to look on the bright side, despite it being almost impossible for his club to remain in Super…
Wheelchair game continues to grow in thrilling Super League season
THIS year’s Wheelchair Super League was, by any measure, the biggest and best yet. More fans. More exposure. More competitive games. After all the success…
Rugby League Heroes: Kevin Harkin
A Wakefield Trinity supporter, Kevin Harkin fulfilled his boyhood ambitions by pulling on the club jersey at the age of 17 in 1969. After five…