12th August: Burgess makes an early impression

Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 12th August An early Sam Burgess try…

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A ship without a rudder

First published in League Express, Monday 12th Aug 2013 One of the greatest characters I have ever met in almost half-a-century of covering the Greatest…

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Brough to cap an outstanding season

First published in League Express, Monday 12th Aug 2013 Congratulations to Danny Brough, who looks to have the Albert Goldthorpe Medal, presented by League Express,…

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A plea to the Giants

First published in League Express, Monday 12th Aug 2013 Huddersfield Giants are a very good Rugby League team, as they have been showing us all…

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League’s changing landscape

League Express Editorial, Monday 12th August 2013 Our sport’s attempts to spread its wings over the last century and a bit has drawn many critics…

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Dragons boss blasts RFL disciplinary

Catalan Dragons coach, Laurent Frayssinous has expressed his frustration at seeing back rower, Zeb Taia, suspended on Tuesday evening by the RFL disciplinary tribunal for…

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Swinton Lions v York City Knights (Thu 8 Aug)

Jordan Burke could be included in the Swinton Lions squad for today’s crucial relegation battle with York City Knights – but Tyrone McCarthy is unlikely…

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New Robins deal for Carlile

Keal Carlile will remain a Robins’ player for the next two seasons having signed a new deal with the club. The former Huddersfield man’s current…

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Russia take European Shield after German default

Russia have been awarded the 2012-3 Rugby League European Shield after their final game at home to Germany this weekend was called off, after a…

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NBA Star gets a taste of Rugby League

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