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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…
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…
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….
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…