Hull KR without Lachlan Coote as squads named for Friday Super League clashes

The 21-man squads have been announced for Friday’s two Super League fixtures as Hull Kingston Rovers host Castleford Tigers in a battle of two winless…

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Talking Rugby League: Rest in peace, Johnny Whiteley

Johnny Whiteley’s death was not reported until last Monday, which was too late for inclusion in last week’s edition of League Express. Although I knew…

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League Express Mailbag – Monday 21st February

FAREWELL TO THE GREATEST Farewell and saluté Johnny Whiteley, the greatest of the great. Opinions will always differ as to who is most deserving of…

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Norwegian youngsters first Rugby League tour set for June

A group of 40 selected youngsters from Norway, aged 13-15, will descend on North West England, 2nd to 6th June 2022, for a long weekend…

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Toulouse Olympique secure fullback signing to replace Mark Kheirallah

Toulouse Olympique have signed fullback Olly Ashall-Bott on a three-year deal from fellow Super League side Huddersfield Giants. The French side’s debut in the top…

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Hull FC’s Luke Gale discovers length of suspension after tribunal hearing

Hull FC captain Luke Gale has received a five-match ban following a tribunal hearing. The halfback was dismissed late in the first half of Hull’s…

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Wakefield Trinity fined by RFL for breach of Covid policy

Wakefield Trinity have been fined £10,000 by the RFL for a breach of their Covid policy ahead of their Boxing Day friendly against Leeds Rhinos….

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Championship Focus: Why Premier Sports coverage is so welcome

I have two very mixed emotions about Premier Sports’ coverage of the Championship this season. On the one hand, I’m delighted to be able to…

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St Helens’ Kristian Woolf on Will Hopoate injury and why James Bell is yet to debut

St Helens boss Kristian Woolf has confirmed that Will Hopoate will be in their 21-man squad for the visit of Wakefield Trinity but cautioned that…

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Double injury blow and possible returnees as Lee Radford provides Castleford Tigers squad update

Castleford Tigers will be without Jake Mamo and Kenny Edwards for the trip to Hull Kingston Rovers through injury, but Lee Radford could also have…

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