League Express Mailbag – 31st May 2021

KICKED IN THE TEETH BY THE RFL I feel that I’ve been kicked in the teeth by the RFL and I’m only a supporter. God…

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Duffy parts company with Leigh

Leigh Centurions have reportedly sacked their coach John Duffy. After eight successive Super League defeats, the newly promoted club has decided to look elsewhere for…

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Rugby League starts in Slovakia

Initial steps have been taken to start a rugby league competition in Slovakia after a third four-team tournament was completed in Bratislava at the weekend….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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