France needs the World Cup … and the NRL too!

Rugby League World’s Treiziste Diarist Pierre Carcau offers a French perspective on the Australian NRL’s influence on Rugby League, following the postponement of this year’s…

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Talking Grassroots: A Vine example of progress

Talking Grassroots with Phil Hodgson of League Express Last week’s news that the 2021 World Cups, at men’s, women’s and wheelchair levels, have been put…

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Coach Chester leaves Wakefield

CHRIS CHESTER  has left Wakefield, leaving Willie Poching as caretaker coach. The development comes with Trinity second-bottom of Super League, having won only four out…

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Saints sign Tonga star Hopoate

ST HELENS have signed Tonga international and New South Wales back Will Hopoate on a two-year deal with a further twelve-months option, to start next…

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Salford skipper Mossop calls time on career

SALFORD skipper Lee Mossop has retired on medical advice with immediate effect. The former England prop, 32, has had a series of shoulder problems, undergoing…

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Salford sign Aussie halfback Croft

SALFORD have signed Brisbane Broncos halfback Brodie Croft on a two-year deal to start next season. The 24-year-old Queenslander has so far scored 14 tries…

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Rovers leave it late to beat Leigh

LEIGH CENTURIONS     28 HULL KINGSTON ROVERS          34 DANIEL HUNT, Leigh Sports Village, Sunday Albert Goldthorpe Medal 3pts  Mikey Lewis (Hull Kingston Rovers) 2pts  Shaun Kenny-Dowall…

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Is the loan system being abused?

Upfront: The League Express Opinion – Mon 9th Aug 2021 From the South Leeds Stadium to Stebonheath Park via Wembley. Jake Sweeting (pictured) has played…

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What’s inside League Express – Mon 9th Aug

Inside this week’s issue: Reports and pictures from the Betfred Super League (*), Championship and League 1, plus Australia’s NRL. News from across every club…

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Wheelchair officials present a brave face after World Cup disappointment

The news that this year’s World Cups – men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments – have been postponed for twelve months will have surprised no one,…

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