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Championship Focus: History and culture hold sway at Batley Bulldogs
It’s not unusual for coaches to tap into the history and heritage of their club as they try to motivate players. Matt Peet did exactly…
Talking Rugby League: Magic Weekend crowds have fun, but why don’t they increase?
A total of 62,154 supporters attended this year’s Magic Weekend in Newcastle – 36,821 on Saturday and 25,333 on Sunday. That is marginally higher than…
The Garry Schofield Column: Hull KR right to make Tony Smith call but experienced boss will be back
Things can change pretty quickly in sport. It doesn’t seem very long since we were raving about Hull KR reaching the play-offs, where they swept…
Super League Magic Weekend: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points
Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points at Magic Weekend as the best performers in each match… Wakefield Trinity 26-38 Toulouse Olympique Former Wakefield…
This week’s Rugby League highlights
Each week in League Express we select seven highlights of the past week under seven different headings. Here are the highlights of the week leading…
Bevan French hails ‘theatrical’ Magic Weekend concept despite Wigan Warriors defeat
Wigan Warriors star Bevan French has hailed the Magic Weekend concept despite his team losing in a thrilling encounter against St Helens in Newcastle in…
Harrison Hansen calls for change to ‘backwards-thinking’ Super League relegation
One of Super League’s most senior players is calling for a review of promotion and relegation rules as he believes it is “too tough to…
Huge Rugby League festival on the Tyne to usher in World Cup
One of the biggest-ever festivals of Rugby League will kick-start this year’s World Cup in style, with teams from across the country signing up to…
Leeds Rhinos lifted by presence of Rob Burrow and his family at Magic Weekend
Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith said being able to share a day with Rob Burrow and his family made the Magic Weekend win over Castleford…
Danny McGuire admits he has ‘tonnes to learn’ as Hull KR interim coach
Hull Kingston Rovers interim coach Danny McGuire admits he may not yet be ready to take on a head coach role. But after getting the…