Talking Grassroots: Plenty to savour as Challenge Cup first round looms

AFTER all the politics of recent weeks (prior to Yuletide anyway) it’s no less than exhilarating, indeed it’s a breath of fresh air, to be…

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Ex-Warrington, Leeds and Hull FC boss Tony Smith reveals his ‘hardest decision’ as coach

FORMER Warrington, Leeds, Hull KR and Hull FC head coach Tony Smith has revealed that the “hardest decision” he’s ever had to make as a…

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Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell gives injury update on duo

WAKEFIELD TRINITY head coach Daryl Powell has revealed that Harvey Smith and Mike McMeeken sat out the club’s first day of warm-weather training in Tenerife,…

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Ex-Castleford and Wigan prop Mitch Clark signs new York Knights deal

FORMER Castleford Tigers and Wigan Warriors prop Mitch Clark has signed a new deal with York Knights. The 32 year-old initially joined the Knights from…

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A tribute to Steve Brady

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER pays tribute to STEVE BRADY, a valued member of the League Express team whose death was announced on December 30th….

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Stuart Barrow names latest England Women’s squad

England Women will begin their preparations for the Autumn’s World Cup and the mid-season test against France by returning to training in Leeds on Saturday….

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Joe Stimson praises Castleford Tigers’ spirit as progress laid out

“THERE’S a really good feeling” at Castleford Tigers, their Australian forward Joe Stimson has professed ahead of the 2026 season. The Tigers were dismal in…

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Midlands Hurricanes keen to ride Birmingham ‘sporting wave’

MIDLANDS HURRICANES coach Mark Dunning says the club want to ride the Birmingham sporting wave as they aim to meet their new Championship challenge. The…

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Goole Vikings already gaining strong support in town

GOOLE VIKINGS are benefitting from the feelgood factor as they prepare for Sunday’s home warm-up meeting with Rochdale. It’s the club’s second season, and they…

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Jake Connor excited to start Siddal reign with big Challenge Cup clash

THE 2026 Rugby League season will start with a bang this weekend with the opening stage of this year’s Betfred Challenge Cup. Arguably the top…

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