One rule for one, another for the rest? If Elstone wants to scrutinise Toronto he should also look closer to home.

“Will it bring in new revenue the other clubs will be able to share in?” Those were the words of Super League chief executive Robert…

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League Express Mailbag – Monday 5th October

NO PROBLEM – CARRY ON AS BEFORE? I was amazed to read that in order to help the Board make a decision on Toronto, an…

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Mystery reigns after Tim Sheens’ sudden Widnes Vikings exit

A few minutes before midday Tim Sheens informed the Widnes Vikings playing group he had left the club. There was no explanation, a simple message,…

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Knights and Day: The remarkable progress of York

A brand new stadium, a cluster of Super League signings and over a million Twitter impressions during September – it’s hard not to be impressed…

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Making the wrong call: Garry Schofield reflects on the Challenge Cup semi-finals

So much for my Challenge Cup semi-final predictions. I thought Wigan’s pack power would give them the edge against Leeds, and the strength of Warrington’s…

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Fans deserve the Wembley experience

Upfront: The League Express Editorial – Mon 5th Oct 2020  Leeds Rhinos and Salford Red Devils have never met each other at Wembley in a…

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Local knowledge vital to aid return to action

The Rugby Football League spent the latter part of last week, and will be busy over the next few days, working through lists of teams…

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Celebration fines to be reduced

The RFL has relaxed the size of fines being handed to players for celebrating tries. League Express revealed last month that players would be hit…

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Blease hails Red Devils’ Wembley feat

Ian Blease (pictured) believes Salford reaching the Challenge Cup Final might even exceed their achievement in making Old Trafford last year. The Red Devils’ director…

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Dual-registration to be abolished

Dual-registration is to be abolished next year as part of plans for the return of Championship and League 1 in 2021. A meeting between the RFL…

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