League Express Mailbag – 10th August 2020

Here are the letters that were published in this week’s Mailbag in League Express, with the Black Lives Matter ‘taking the knee’ figuring highly. If…

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Can Elstone still deliver for Super League?

MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, wonders whether Robert Elstone is the right person to lead Super League out of its current crisis. Robert…

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One of the best: Gareth Walker looks ahead to a mouth-watering third tier in 2021

While this year has been such a frustration for all sporting clubs, the moves already being made by several in Betfred League 1 for next…

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Exodus of youth is a worry

Another promising teenage Rugby League player is on his way to Australia. And that begs the question: Are we about to see a succession of…

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Bradford Bulls powerhouse signs new deal

Levy Nzoungou is the latest player to commit to Bradford Bulls for 2021. League Express can reveal the powerhouse prop has put pen to paper…

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Sheffield Eagles swoop for Batley Bulldogs forward

Sheffield Eagles have completed the signing of Batley Bulldogs forward Tyler Dickinson. League Express can reveal that Eagles coach Mark Aston has made the move…

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Steve Tyrer set for Widnes move following Fax exit

Widnes Vikings are closing in on the signing of Halifax centre Steve Tyrer. After being linked with Widnes several times during his career, the 31-year-old…

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Castleford swoop for fullback following Catalans defeat

Castleford Tigers have reacted quickly to their defeat to Catalans by signing Toronto Wolfpack fullback Gareth O’Brien. TotalRL understands the Tigers have struck a deal…

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Tomkins backs fixture doubling up

Sam Tomkins has added his support for a call to play a unique match covering two competitions to ease fixture-list pressure and save spiralling travel…

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RFL official hails success of Covid planning

The RFL’s Chief On-field Officer, David Rotheram, has hailed the effectiveness of the governing body’s strategy to restart Rugby League in the face of the…

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