Barba departure has made St Helens more balanced in 2019, insists Justin Holbrook

St Helens coach Justin Holbrook believes the shared responsibility has side has taken on following the departure of Ben Barba last year – plus the…

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Barrow chairman alleges that Coral cup deal is one-year – and no TV deal agreed for Bash

Barrow chairman Steve Neale has written an extraordinary column attacking the Rugby Football League – in which he reveals that Coral’s deal for the Challenge…

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Weather-watch for NCL clubs

Coaches and players in the Kingstone Press National Conference League will be keeping half an eye on the elements over the next couple of days,…

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PODCAST: The Total Rugby League Show – Episode 7

The latest edition of the Total Rugby League Show is available now. On this week’s show, host Ben Hughes is joined by League Express Editor…

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NRL season starts under a cloud

League Express editor MARTYN SADLER anticipates the start of the new NRL season and criticises the NRL’s leading official.   This week in League Express…

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SQUAD WATCH: All the team news for Friday’s Super League games

Warrington v Wigan (7:45pm, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Sky Sports) Ben Currie is in Warrington’s squad following a shock return last week – he takes the…

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1895 Cup Final to be played AFTER Challenge Cup Final

The 1895 Cup Final will be played after the Challenge Cup Final. The Rugby Football League has confirmed the game will proceed the Cup Final…

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Midweek debate: Who is the best pound-for-pound coach in the British game?

Here at TotalRL, we’re always keen on starting a debate or two – and every midweek, we’re going to pose a question for you, the…

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TotalRL Power Rankings: w/e 10th March

1. St Helens (+4) The Saints go marching on in Super League – and they’re at the top of our rankings this week after a…

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Ben Flower hopeful Celtic players aren’t picked for Great Britain as token gestures

Ben Flower believes he and other Welsh players are good enough to be selected for Great Britain this autumn, but does not want call-ups to…

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