Former Leeds and Australia star Sam Backo dies aged 64

AUSTRALIAN Rugby League is mourning the death of former Kangaroos prop Sam Backo, who has died at the age of 64 . The Indigenous star…

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NCL Premier Division round-up: Dewsbury Moor suffer relegation

DEWSBURY MOOR are relegated, joining Leigh Miners Rangers in falling through the trapdoor. They lost 56-6 at West Bowling who, in completing a double after…

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NCL Division One round-up: Grieving Heworth claim notable win

HEWORTH, who had laid former chairman Barry Jackson to rest the previous day and are also in mourning for Rod Skelton, whose 60 years’ service…

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NCL Division Two: East Leeds and Dewsbury Celtic march on

THE meeting of ELLENBOROUGH NRANGERS, who went into the game bottom of the section, and leaders East Leeds, who boasted a 100 percent winning record,…

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NCL Division Three round-up: Beverley and Millom enjoy shock results

BEVERLEY, who are battling against having to seek re-election through finishing in the bottom two, staged a major upset by toppling second-placed SADDLEWORTH 36-34. The…

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NRLW round-up: Lightning strikes twice in disrupted Magic Round

THE NRLW’s Magic Round was plagued by bad weather, including the threat of lightning disrupting two games on the opening day. Horrendous, wet conditions across…

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Super League Team of the Week: Hull KR, St Helens, Leigh Leopards and Warrington Wolves dominate

WHICH Super League stars make League Express’ Team of the Week? 1. Tristan Sailor – St Helens Ripped Castleford to shreds on numerous occasions. 2. Tom…

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Disciplinary Corner: Hull KR face nervy wait

WHICH Super League sides face a nervy disciplinary wait? Salford Red Devils vs Hull KR Tyrone May – Hull KR – yellow card – dissent

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Injury Corner: Castleford Tigers and Warrington Wolves suffer concerning blows

WHICH Super League sides suffered injury blows over the weekend? St Helens 40-0 Castleford Tigers Zac Cini – Castleford Tigers – head Leigh Leopards 20-16…

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York Valkyrie to take first Women’s Super League game to Newcastle

YORK VALKYRIE will break new ground when they take part in the first ever Women’s Super League match to be played in Newcastle. The club…

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