The opening match of Super League at the Charlety Stadium, Paris in 1996.

Talking Rugby League: Paris St Germain a missed opportunity

PARIS ST GERMAIN’S recent success in winning the UEFA Champions League had me wondering what might have happened if Rugby League hadn’t abandoned the PSG…

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The things that we might re-imagine Straight Talking 27 January 2025

  League Express editor MARTYN SADLER admits that he is growing impatient waiting for the results of IMG’s apparent desire to re-imagine Rugby League and…

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Catalans disappointment – Talking Rugby League

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER would like to see more French players in the Catalans Dragons’ starting lineup. Catalans Dragons announced their 2025 squad numbers…

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The derby shows the value of non-mergers – Talking Rugby League

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER urges Cumbrian Rugby League supporters to stick with their existing clubs rather than have false hopes for a merged Cumbrian…

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What can we do about the Giants? Talking Rugby League

MARTYN SADLER struggles to understand why Huddersfield Giants Chairman Ken Davy wants to buy The Shay and build a new stadium in Huddersfield. HUDDERSFIELD Giants…

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Talking Rugby League – Can Salford survive?

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER is keeping his fingers crossed for the Red Devils. In last week’s League Express I made a plea for other…

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Who can make a success of the Broncos?

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether a new owner will be able to make a success of London Broncos. At the weekend I wrote…

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Inequality in the Cup

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER wonders whether the RFL is wise to open community clubs to potential opposition from Super League clubs. Recently I spent…

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League Express Podcast 72 – Can Salford Be Saved?

In this week’s League Express Podcast Jake Kearnan and League Express editor Martyn Sadler discuss the Salford Red Devils crisis and whether they can be…

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Josh Rourke – Rookie of the Year

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER pays tribute to the player selected as the 2024 Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year. Choosing the League Express Albert…

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