The King of St Helens

MARTYN SADLER reflects on an extraordinary achievement by an extraordinary player and looks at the leading appearance makers at the 12 Super League clubs.  …

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NRL’s multiple choices on expansion

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER considers the options facing the NRL as it plans for expansion beyond its current 17 clubs.   Oh to be…

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British coaches making a mark in the NRL

THOSE of us who take a close interest in what is happening in the NRL will have noticed the significant improvement experienced by three clubs…

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Are Rugby League’s NEDs doing the job we need them to do?

MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, questions the role of Rugby League’s non-executive directors. A few weeks ago Eddie Hearn, the head of Matchroom…

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What makes a good commentator?

MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, considers the qualities that make us want to watch and listen to a sporting event THE RECENT death…

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Reminding us of what might have been

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reflects on an outstanding performance by England on Saturday. I WONDER what odds we might have got from Betfred if…

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IMG to reveal grading changes

In recent weeks IMG have been consulting the clubs about their grading proposals that were first revealed earlier this year. In doing that, they have…

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Adrian Lam looking up at play-offs after professing excitement at Leigh Leopards’ on and off the field progress

ADRIAN LAM is confident the only way is up for Leigh Leopards on and off the field after a record crowd witnessed a disappointing derby…

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“I still feel like that five- or six-year-old kid the night before the games” – St Helens boss Paul Wellens still as excited as ever for Wigan derby

PAUL WELLENS does not expect his motivational powers to be required ahead of his first derby as St Helens head coach. Wellens was a regular…

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Rugby League officials anticipate Easter attendance boom

RUGBY LEAGUE officials are hoping to see the attendance record for a single round of Super League matches smashed this weekend, when all six matches…

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