Category: Features
COLUMN | NRL rule changes: The Baffling and the Brave
Every year we get to the point where either the Super League or the NRL announce the rule changes. For most sports, this tends to…
North America’s 2021 invasion not a concern for ambitious Newcastle Thunder
Whenever a full-time club enters a part-time league it is almost inevitable that the division will end decidedly lop-sided. It occurred with Toulouse Olympique and…
Garry Schofield asks: Can we believe the Hastings rumours?
It’s been claimed that Jackson Hastings is having second thoughts about his switch from Salford to Wigan. And even if it turns out to be…
Kruise Leeming Interview: His untold past, Swaziland and reasons for joining Leeds
“That’s a question I’ve never been asked before.” The first question to Kruise Leeming in this interview is about his family. It’s a question asked…
Reality check for Serbian Rugby League
The World Cup Qualifiers proved to be a bridge too far for Serbia but they are ready to learn from what has been a sobering…
Homelessness, foodbanks and community spirit: an inspiring day on the road with Wigan’s community blitz
It is 9am at Wigan’s Robin Park training complex, and the entire first-team squad are already in the building. This, however, is not going to…
Martyn Sadler’s proposal for the next broadcasting deal
League Express editor MARTYN SADLER begins a series of articles that looks ahead to Rugby League’s new broadcasting deal. He considers how Super League and…
Hunslet’s hunger to right wrongs
Youthful enthusiasm and a strong desire to right some wrongs have combined to give Hunslet coach Gary Thornton the best start he’s seen to pre-season…
The inside scoop on new Huddersfield signing Aidan Sezer – from the club he’s just left
Many raised their eyebrows when Huddersfield Giants secured the signing of an NRL Grand Final halfback. There had been rumours for weeks that Huddersfield were…
A Q&A with Toronto Wolfpack CEO Bob Hunter
Matthew Shaw (MS): Have you seen the impact of signing Sonny Bill Williams that you expected? Bob Hunter (BH): Right out of the gate. There…