Category: News
Impossible to predict
League Express Editorial, Monday 9th Sept 2013 A compelling Super League play-off series is almost upon us, with the final outcome impossible to predict Warrington…
Last Tackle
First published in Rugby League World, Issue 390 (Oct 2013) It was Bob Geldof who, when he was not feeding the world, used to sing…
2nd September: Happy birthday, Eagles
Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 2nd September Sheffield Eagles celebrate their 29th…
The Beast, the Wolfman and Brilliant Bev
First published in League Express, Monday 2nd Sept 2013 It was heaven for Australia’s Rugby League couch potatoes on Saturday, as well as those who…
A time for congratulations
League Express Editorial, Monday 2nd Sept 2013 The 2013 season came to an end for several clubs at the weekend and no doubt many players…
26th August: Saints take the first Super League title
Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 26th August A 13-try master class saw…
May the force be with you, Luke
First published in League Express, Monday 26th Aug 2013 Looking back on almost a half-a-century of covering Rugby League (and another decade watching it as…
Maybe not the best, but tell that to Wigan!
League Express Editorial, Monday 26th August 2013 So how will we remember the Challenge Cup final of 2013? That depends which side of the fence…
Warriors write their name in history
Wigan made it 19 Challenge Cups and the scoreline might reflect a comfortable win for the Wembley kings on Saturday. But this was a hard-fought…
19th August: Senior injury clouds Rhinos’ Wembley hopes
Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 19th August Leeds’ season was thrown into…