Brough to collect Goldthorpe Medal, as Man of Steel looms

First published in League Express, Monday 16th Sept 2013 Huddersfield Giants star Danny Brough will collect the Albert Goldthorpe Medal in a ceremony hosted by…

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Confusion leads to lower crowds

League Express Editorial, Monday 16th Sept 2013 The first round of the Super League play-offs produced a mixed bag of games that spanned the range…

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9th September: Yorkshire win roses battle

Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 9th September Yorkshire kicked off the 1981…

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Checking the hairs on the chinny, chin, chin

First published in League Express, Monday 9th Sept 2013 I hope our readers all recognised the significance of Saturday. In Australia we went to the…

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Giants to dominate individual awards

First published in League Express, Monday 9th Sept 2013 The Man of Steel and coach of the year will be decided soon, so I’d like…

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Impossible to predict

League Express Editorial, Monday 9th Sept 2013 A compelling Super League play-off series is almost upon us, with the final outcome impossible to predict Warrington…

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Last Tackle

First published in Rugby League World, Issue 390 (Oct 2013) It was Bob Geldof who, when he was not feeding the world, used to sing…

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2nd September: Happy birthday, Eagles

Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 2nd September Sheffield Eagles celebrate their 29th…

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The Beast, the Wolfman and Brilliant Bev

First published in League Express, Monday 2nd Sept 2013 It was heaven for Australia’s Rugby League couch potatoes on Saturday, as well as those who…

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A time for congratulations

League Express Editorial, Monday 2nd Sept 2013 The 2013 season came to an end for several clubs at the weekend and no doubt many players…

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