Ben Barba on St Helens stay, why he left the Super League club, life regrets and his current situation away from rugby league

WITH the world at his feet, Ben Barba was once rugby league’s greatest player. Only the second person – after Hull KR’s Gavin Miller –…

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Talking Rugby League: RFL’s bill from IMG raises questions

I WAS surprised to learn recently that the RFL have apparently been issued with an invoice to pay £450,000 to IMG. I was surprised because…

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Super League 2023 Season Review: Hull KR

Super League: 4th (P27 W16 L11 F589 A498 PD+91 Pts32); Play-offs: Semi-finals; Challenge Cup: Runners-up THE HOPE A new head coach – and one untested…

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Toulouse Olympique’s new owner sets out stadium, Super League and Grade A ambitions

TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE are embarking upon a new chapter under the leadership of OLIVIER DUBOIS, aged 43, the owner of Autobuy (an electronic sales platform for…

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Widnes Vikings make their eighth off-season signing ahead of the 2024 Championship

WIDNES VIKINGS have made their eighth signing ahead of the 2024 Championship season. That new signing is a familiar name for Widnes fans, with Lloyd…

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Captain’s Challenge set to be debated at RL Board meeting for introduction to Super League

THE Captain’s Challenge is set to be debated at a Rugby League Board meeting later this month for a potential introduction to Super League for…

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League Express Podcast #18 – Salford Stadium stand-off, the Leigh Leopards get their man and a Magic Weekend in Leeds

Take a look at this week’s episode of the League Express podcast with Editor MARTYN SADLER and Co-host JAKE KEARNAN.  In this week’s episode of…

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Gareth Ellis reveals all the Super League and NRL clubs he rejected during his career and the one club that was ‘miffed’ at his decision

GARETH ELLIS will forever be remembered in rugby league for his toughness, durability, skill and passion. It’s no surprise, therefore, that throughout his 21-year career,…

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Rugby league fans rage as Super League’s Magic Weekend breaks new ground at Elland Road

IT’S fair to say that the decision to move Super League’s Magic Weekend to Elland Road and away from St James’ Park has gone down…

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Newcastle Council express their disappointment at Super League’s Magic Weekend being taken away from city

NEWCASTLE COUNCIL have expressed their disappointment at Super League’s Magic Weekend being taken away from the city. Yesterday, the Rugby Football League (RFL) announced that…

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