Category: League Express
Women’s game brings over a million extra viewers to Rugby League World Cup
MORE than a million people watched women’s matches on TV but not men’s at the Rugby League World Cup last year, according to new research….
St Helens have all the goods to emulate past World Club Challenge winners says Paul Wellens
PAUL WELLENS insists the current St Helens team have all the qualities of the World Club Challenge-winning sides he played in. Saints’ rookie head coach…
St Helens’ Joe Batchelor addresses injury concern ahead of World Club Challenge
By STEVE MASCORD ST HELENS forward Joe Batchelor has played down fears over an ankle injury heading into the World Club Challenge, while Morgan Knowles…
France confirm coaching staff as thoughts turn to home World Cup
FRANCE’S build-up to a home World Cup is beginning to gather momentum following the reappointment of coach Laurent Frayssinous and Rugby Director Trent Robinson. The…
Tributes paid following death of much-respected Rugby League reporter Ian Laybourn
MUCH-RESPECTED Rugby League reporter Ian Laybourn has died at the age of 67. He covered the sport for the majority of his career, first at…
Kyle Amor sets up unique testimonial match with Cumbria
WIDNES VIKINGS prop Kyle Amor is set to come up against his club coach John Kear when his testimonial match takes place later this year….
Wigan Warriors’ Ian Lenagan calls to scrap Magic Weekend and predicts number of ‘Grade A’ clubs under IMG
WIGAN WARRIORS owner Ian Lenagan wants to see Magic Weekend scrapped and remains confident about Rugby League’s future with IMG at the helm. Magic Weekend…
Introduction of 18th player among rule changes for new season
CLUBS can name an 18th player in their teams this season following approval from the RFL’s Laws Committee. Since 2021, a fifth interchange can be…
No end in sight to NRL dispute which threatens start of new season
THE NRL begins this week with the first trial games that form part of the Pre-Season Challenge, but the build-up to the new season has…
Paul Wellens keen to see St Helens progress in ‘crucial’ tune-up for World Club Challenge
ST HELENS coach Paul Wellens says that this Saturday’s match against St George Illawarra Dragons will be “really crucial” in their preparation for the World…
