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Grassroots Rugby League news round-up
Team Colostomy UK and the British Asian Rugby Association enjoyed an entertaining curtain-raiser to the recent Betfred Championship fixture between Batley Bulldogs and London Broncos….
Rugby League Heroes: Norman Turley
The phrase “much travelled” used to accompany most Norman Turley articles, which is little surprise, given that he played for Warrington, Blackpool (four times, including…
Obituary: Les Dyl – The Leeds stalwart who was so often the centre of attention
LES DYL (December 1, 1952 – May 21, 2022) Les Dyl was a classy centre whose flair and flamboyance made him a big hit with…
Championship Focus: The huge table-topping League One clash in prospect this weekend
From Colwyn Bay to Cornwall and Workington to West Yorkshire, there’s plenty of interest in Rugby League’s lower two tiers over the long Bank Holiday…
Is Huddersfield Giants’ Lance Todd Trophy winner Chris McQueen knocking on England’s door?
Huddersfield Giants’ Chris McQueen followed in the footsteps of Castleford’s Niall Evalds last season by becoming a Lance Todd Trophy winner as a beaten Challenge…
BBC coverage of Challenge Cup final at Tottenham was best Rugby League has ever looked on TV
It was more OMG than IMG on Saturday as Rugby League was given the biggest image-boost in decades with the BBC’s cutting-edge coverage of the…
Talking Rugby League: A bright future for Sheffield Eagles?
Having been at Tottenham on Saturday, it’s interesting to reflect on the Challenge Cup Final 24 years ago, when Sheffield Eagles defeated Wigan 17-8 on…
Talking Grassroots: Armed Forces triumph in exciting President’s Cup competition
While UK Armed Forces went into last Wednesday’s final fixture of the 2022 President’s Cup campaign all-but assured of the title – opponents England Universities…
The Garry Schofield Column: Challenge Cup final verdict as stubborn Wigan Warriors win out
So near yet so far. I really feel for Huddersfield and owner Ken Davy, who has put so much into the club and was within…
Talking Rugby League: A thrilling Challenge Cup final day at Tottenham
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER reflects on a notable Rugby League weekend in London. I thoroughly enjoyed both the 1895 Cup Final and the Challenge…