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Joel Tomkins given four-match suspension

Catalans Dragons forward Joel Tomkins has been banned for four matches following this evening’s (Tuesday 1 June) independent Operational Rules Tribunal. Tomkins had been referred…

Fullback poser for Wigan coach Lam

COACH Adrian Lam could turn to a famous Wigan name to deal with a problem posed by Zak Hardaker’s red card against Catalans Dragons. Umyla…

Blues & Maroons name Origin teams

Both New South Wales and Queensland have named their teams for this year’s opening State of Origin game, which will now take place in Townsville…

Origin opener moves to Townville

This year’s opening game in the State of Origin on 9 June will be played in Townsville, after the Australian Rugby League Commission announced it…

C for semi final celebrations

Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 31st May 2021 It’s W for Wembley as eight teams eye a ticket to the national stadium on…

What’s inside this week’s League Express – Mon 31st May issue?

Inside this week’s issue: Reports and pictures from all the weekend’s Betfred Super League, Championship and League 1 games, plus Women’s Super League and NRL….

Hetherington questions RFL decision

Leeds chief executive Gary Hetherington has criticised the decision of the RFL to withdraw elite Academy licences from Bradford, Castleford and Hull KR, while suggesting…

Rimmer stands firm amid Academy controversy

RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer has defended the governing body’s controversial decision to reject five clubs’ application for elite Academy status. While ten were successful…

Wood hails Bulls Odsal return, but work still to do

Bradford Bulls are back at their historic Odsal home after signing an 18-month tenancy agreement with the RFL, who bought the stadium in 2012. Sunday’s…