Betfred extends commitment to Championship and League 1

Betfred is to extend its sponsorship of Rugby League’s Championship and League 1 competitions by a further two years – and more than double its…

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NCL clubs approach D-Day!

Title, promotion, play-off and relegation issues are being resolved each week as the 2019 Kingstone Press National Conference League campaign draws to a close, and…

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Can the Eagles kick on from Wembley?

MARTYN SADLER, the editor of League Express, pays tribute to a club that has enjoyed some remarkable ups and downs throughout its history. Sheffield Eagles…

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How they’re faring in the NCL

NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE RECORDS After matches played Saturday 24 August 2019 LONGEST WINNING RUN PREMIER DIVISION: 3 games – Siddal’s five-match winning streak came to…

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Newcastle’s Kingston Park confirmed as final host venue for 2021 World Cup

Newcastle Thunder’s Kingston Park will replace West Cumbria’s Allerdale stadium as a host venue for the 2021 World Cup following the council’s decision to withdraw…

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Istanbul Saturday – European U19s qualifier Turkey v Ukraine

Turkey will face Ukraine this Saturday (31 August) at the Beylerbeyi Stadium, Istanbul to determine the eighth nation to play in the 2020 U19s European…

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Howzat! England cricket hero Ben Stokes’ Rugby League backstory

GED STOKES (pictured) is one of many from the Southern Hemisphere who has been faced with the daunting task of taking a young family 12,000…

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David Croft to be laid to rest today

THE funeral of former Hunslet player and director David Croft, who passed away on 14 August, will take place today (Tuesday 27 August) at Rawdon…

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What’s Inside League Express: August 26th edition

The Challenge Cup has been and gone and as you can imagine, we’ve got you all covered when it comes to Cup fever in League…

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Serbia replace Russia in World Cup Qualifiers

Serbia has replaced Russia in group two of the final European World Cup qualifiers, after the Russians were withdrawn. Serbia will face now Scotland in…

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