Category: News
Inequality in the Cup
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether the RFL is wise to open community clubs to potential opposition from Super League clubs. Recently I spent…
Collective Action Required – League Express Mailbag 20 January 2025
COLLECTIVE ACTION REQUIRED Over the Christmas period I watched Lawrence of Arabia, one of my favourite films. In it, Lawrence, played by Peter O’Toole, said…
The five Super League clubs currently not spending the salary cap
THE salary cap is always a point of contention within rugby league: should it be scrapped, lowered or increased? Those are the three main questions…
Attendances from the pre-season friendlies as Oldham-Wigan Warriors smashes record
THERE were a plethora of fixtures that went ahead over the weekend just gone, with the likes of Wigan Warriors travelling to Oldham and Warrington…
Widnes Vikings land “massive coup” in shape of former Salford Red Devils winger
WIDNES VIKINGS have announced the signing of Welsh International, Rhys Williams, for 2025. The former Salford Red Devils man has made 347 career appearances, including…
Leeds Rhinos chief executive addresses speculation about involvement with London Broncos
LEEDS RHINOS Chief Executive Gary Hetherington has addressed speculation about his involvement with London Broncos. Reports suggested overnight that London will be bought by a…
Leeds Rhinos aiming for salary cap dispensation ahead of Super League meeting on Salford Red Devils crisis
LEEDS RHINOS are aiming for salary cap dispensation at a meeting of Super League clubs on Wednesday to discuss the Salford Red Devils crisis. That’s…
Salford Red Devils pull out of Keighley Cougars friendly
SALFORD RED DEVILS have pulled out of their friendly against Keighley Cougars – originally scheduled for Sunday 26 January. With Salford’s ongoing financial issues, Keighley…
Super League clubs put on alert as NRL club rejects deal for forward
SUPER LEAGUE-LINKED forward Matt Lodge will not be joining St George Illawarra Dragons on a train-and-trial contract, head coach Shane Flanagan has said. Lodge was…
Ex-Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos star Jack Walker reveals how Sheffield Eagles move came about after “rough 12 weeks”
FORMER Hull FC and Leeds Rhinos star Jack Walker has revealed how his move to Sheffield Eagles came about after a “rough 12 weeks” of…