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League Express’ Weekly Highlights
TEAM: Newly promoted Keighley Cougars travelled to Newcastle Thunder and had an encouraging 24-12 victory against their hopes, which augurs well for their forthcoming Championship…
James Simpson – the face of Wheelchair Rugby League
Last week, Leeds Rhinos announced that their England Wheelchair player James Simpson had announced his retirement after an outstanding ten-year career, although he will remain…
Hodgson and Gleeson to return to Rugby League?
RUGBY LEAGUE coaches Brett Hodgson and Martin Gleeson could both be heading back to Rugby League after both lost their jobs as members of the…
To rebrand or not to rebrand!
RUGBY LEAGUE COMMERCIAL Chairman Frank Slevin says the sport has under-delivered in terms of its potential and reach and must do more to transform its…
Referees chief sidelined during RFL review
THE RFL’s match officials department is under the temporary control of its senior coach Dave Elliott after Steve Ganson was stood down as the governing…
Saints to face strongest Penrith challenge
ST HELENS can expect to face the strongest possible Penrith Panthers side in this year’s World Club Challenge clash, after the Panthers revealed last week…
Rising Cumbrian star dies at 18
TRIBUTES have poured in for Hensingham and England Community Lions Under-19 hooker Logan Holgate following his death aged 18. The Whitehaven club made the announcement…
Farnworth will keep improving says NRL team-mate
ENGLAND star Herbie Farnworth is set to continue taking the NRL by storm according to his Brisbane Broncos teammate Corey Oates. The Lancashire-born centre’s form…
Burrow and Sinfield awarded Freedom of the City of Leeds
THE CITY OF LEEDS last week awarded its highest civic honour to Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield, giving both the former Leeds Rhinos stars the…
Aussie PM backs PNG team in NRL
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come out strongly in favour of a Papua New Guinea NRL franchise, as International Rugby League (IRL) officials explore…