The McCarthy column: The year that was down under

Former Warrington forward Tyrone McCarthy starts his new TotalRL column by looking backing on his 12 months playing in Australia… As I was waiting to…

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Salford Red Devils sign million-pound kit deal

Salford Red Devils have signed a lucrative deal with sportswear giants Under Armour reported to be worth a million pounds. The performance brand, best known…

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Total RL world’s second biggest Rugby League website, say stats

Total Rugby League is the world’s second biggest dedicated Rugby League website, according to traffic measuring specialists Alexa.com. The online arm of League Express newspaper…

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Jonathan Walker picks up one-match international ban

Scotland front-rower Jonathan Walker has been handed a one-match suspension after being found guilty of a reckless high tackle against Wales in the European Championship last…

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Hull KR sign French hooker John Boudezba

Hull Kingston Rovers have signed French international hooker John Boudezba on a one-year contract from Lezignan. The 24-year-old is Robins boss Chris Chester’s ninth signing…

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Feature: A player who could have been a contender

League Express editor Martyn Sadler reviews ‘Tries and Prayers – A Rugby League Journey’ by former Wigan, Penrith, Wakefield and Runcorn utility Bill Ashurst How often…

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Shaun Johnson wishes Australia were at full strength

New Zealand half-back Shaun Johnson has admitted he would prefer Saturday’s Four Nations opponents Australia to be at full strength, but insists they will be tough to…

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Hicks, Bentham and Smith to officiate 4N opener

Leigh-born Super League referee Phil Bentham will take charge of Saturday’s Four Nations clash between Australia and New Zealand. The 42-year-old will be joined by Oldham…

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Greg Inglis wants to keep Kangaroos full-back spot

South Sydney star Greg Inglis will start at full-back for Australia against New Zealand on Saturday – and plans to keep hold of the number…

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Inglis, Smith and Cronk to start as Australia name squad

Australia have named their squad to face New Zealand in Saturday’s Four Nations opener – and despite their injury problems it still looks extremely strong….

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