An event high on emotion

MARTYN SADLER reflects on a memorable Challenge Cup Final   The official Met Office temperature at 3.00pm on Saturday at Wembley was 27 degrees Centigrade,…

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We put on a great show, says RFL Chairman

Rugby Football League Chairman Simon Johnson has told League Express of the pride he feels in Rugby League after Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup Final at…

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Bulls ready to sign Millington

Bradford Bulls are set to sign long-serving Castleford forward prop Grant Millington for next season. The 34-year-old Australian, who played in Saturday’s Challenge Cup final…

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Powell proud of his players in defeat

Daryl Powell was left to mull over another near-miss with Castleford after their Challenge Cup sorrow on Saturday, but the Tigers coach acknowledged that he…

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Saints come from behind to win the Cup

St Helens overturned a 12-6 half-time deficit to win the Betfred Challenge Cup, overcoming a stern challenge from Castleford Tigers in sweltering condition to win…

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Shenton’s second Wembley chance

MARTYN SADLER speaks to Castleford captain MICHAEL SHENTON about the Tigers’ appearance in the Betfred Challenge Cup final later today.   FIVE days after the…

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Grant Millington looking forward to Wembley climax to his Castleford career

MARTYN SADLER talks to a player now in the autumn of his career, but who appreciates what could be one last opportunity to win a…

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A Challenge Cup Final like no other

Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler This is the week when we all have to keep our fingers crossed, particularly if you…

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Schoey’s Cup Final prediction: It’s hard to look past St Helens

Garry Schofield predicts a win for St Helens, although it could perhaps be tighter than some people think. Wembley is looming – let’s all keep…

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Suspension ends Saints forward’s Wembley dream

ST HELENS forward Sione Mata’utia has been ruled out of Saturday’s Wembley Challenge Cup final. A suspension means the 25-year-old Samoa international will miss the…

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