Swinton Lions sign former Wigan Warriors youngster

SWINTON LIONS have signed young back Adam Jones following his release by Widnes Vikings. Jones is the second player to make the move to Heywood…

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Nick Staveley leaves Castleford Tigers after unsuccessful trial period

CASTLEFORD TIGERS have announced that Nick Staveley has left the club. Staveley was on a short-term trial after being released by Hull FC, and the…

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French Super XIII round-up: Twelve-man Villeneuve demolish leaders Carcassonne

LEADERS Carcassonne were humbled by sixth-placed Villeneuve despite the Leopards’ being reduced to twelve men in only the tenth minute and having another player sinbinned…

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Talking Rugby League: My advice for Nigel Wood

NIGEL WOOD back to the RFL, Gary Hetherington to London Broncos, Marc Sneyd to Warrington Wolves, Matty Nicholson scoring two tries on his NRL debut,…

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Nigel Wood sets out his priorities on RFL return

NIGEL WOOD has been brought into the RFL to drive the game forward after the events of the recent past, which has seen the resignation…

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Challenge Cup Attendances fall flat as no side registers over 10,000 but Widnes Vikings impress

WHAT were the Challenge Cup Fourth Round attendances like over the weekend? Hull KR 40-0 Oldham Hull KR don’t give out home attendances Salford Red…

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Huddersfield Giants’ Luke Robinson: ‘I’ve a degree in sports psychology – now I’ve got to use it!’

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS coach Luke Robinson knows he has his work cut out fixing his side’s fatal flaw this season. Their Challenge Cup defeat to Wakefield…

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Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont claims he was stood down from BBC interview after preparing to reveal “honest truths”

LEIGH LEOPARDS owner Derek Beaumont has claimed that he was stood down from a BBC interview after preparing to reveal “honest truths”. Beaumont is well…

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Challenge Cup Team of the Week: Hull FC, St Helens, Hull KR, Wakefield Trinity, Leigh Leopards and Salford Red Devils dominate

WHICH Super League and Championship players make League Express‘ Team of the Week? 1. Sam Tomkins – Catalans Dragons Back to his best against Featherstone. 2….

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Counting Cards: Three shown cards in Challenge Cup Fourth Round as Super League clubs sweat over disciplinary

WHICH Super League and Championship players face a nervy disciplinary wait? Salford Red Devils 26-16 Bradford Bulls Ryan Brierley – Salford Red Devils – yellow…

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