Category: News
What’s Inside League Express: December 11 edition
The World Cup may be over and we’re all counting down the days until Rugby League returns for the new season – but there’s still…
On this day – when Rugby League was hit by a smallpox epidemic
On this day 113 years ago, on 10 December 1904, Huddersfield and Dewsbury drew 3-3 in what, under normal circumstances, would have been a relatively…
Australia won the Ashes 50 years ago today
Exactly 50 years ago today, 9th December, Australia won the 1967 Ashes series with an 11-3 win at Station Road in Swinton in front of…
Trueman signs new long-term deal with Castleford
Jake Trueman has signed a new three-year deal with Castleford. The 19-year-old, who set Super League alight as he scored a hat-trick against Wigan in…
Warrington land Castleford starlet for five-figure fee
Warrington Wolves have signed teenage back-rower Luis Johnson from Castleford for £45,000. The 18-year-old has joined the Wolves on a four-year deal after the club…
Holbrook backs Percival to be better than ever following England disappointment
Justin Holbrook believes Mark Percival could have been the difference for England in their World Cup final defeat to Australia. The Saints centre was used…
Australia extend lead at top of world rankings
Australia have strengthened their positions in the world rankings following their World Cup triumph. The latest standings were released by the RLIF, with the Kangaroos…
Ellis and Wellens to conduct first round draw for 2018 Challenge Cup
Former Hull FC captain and back-to-back Challenge Cup winner Gareth Ellis will be joined by England assistant coach, Paul Wellens on Tuesday December 12 (7.00pm)…
Widnes’ away strip revealed
Widnes have launched their 2018 away kit. The Vikings will wear a mint and white design, which has been put together by the club’s long-term…
Salford launch new away kit
Salford have launched their new away strip for the 2018 season. The alternate attire will see the Red Devils wear blue, meaning they will sport…