The six new players in the Rugby League Hall of Fame profiled

The greatest players in the sport’s long and proud history will take centre stage on October 22 when RL Cares hosts the 2024 Rugby League…

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Oldham chairman Bill Quinn explains next steps for ambitious club

As they celebrate promotion into the Championship, Oldham chairman and co-owner Bill Quinn, along with Mike Ford and Sean Long, are already planning to achieve…

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Former Super League player turns to stand-up comedy

Ben Roarty has played at the highest level in the NRL and Super League with various clubs, but his post rugby league career has seen…

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Treiziste Diary: How can French rugby league reach the TV audiences for rugby union?

The Olympic Games in France may not have had a rugby league presence, but our sport can learn some lessons on how to broaden its…

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Final Whistle: Where is rugby league going wrong in its branding?

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER considers the limited branding success of rugby league.  IN THE modern commercial world, having a vibrant brand identity is often…

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Locations of League: Wigan

Our journey around the villages, towns and cities that have rugby league running through their veins heads to Wigan. TWENTY three league titles so far,…

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Finalists show BARLA National Cup remains ‘huge competition’

Thatto Heath Crusaders are celebrating winning the BARLA National Cup, but their opponents Orrell St James learned a lot from their first final appearance too….

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Six Again: Players retiring from rugby league in 2024

WITH the end of the season now in sight, many players are preparing for a play-off push, while many others are making big decisions about…

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‘Every game is a blessing’: Tom Holmes goes from cancer scare to Bradford Bulls play-off campaign

Due to health issues at the start of the season it looked like Tom Holmes might not play at all for Bradford, but now he’s…

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Wigan Warriors haven’t had things all their own way – and might be even stronger for it

All-conquering Wigan have not had things all their own way ahead of the Super League play-offs, but they might just be better off for it….

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