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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26th August: Saints take the first Super League title

Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 26th August A 13-try master class saw…

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May the force be with you, Luke

First published in League Express, Monday 26th Aug 2013 Looking back on almost a half-a-century of covering Rugby League (and another decade watching it as…

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Maybe not the best, but tell that to Wigan!

League Express Editorial, Monday 26th August 2013 So how will we remember the Challenge Cup final of 2013? That depends which side of the fence…

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Warriors write their name in history

Wigan made it 19 Challenge Cups and the scoreline might reflect a comfortable win for the Wembley kings on Saturday. But this was a hard-fought…

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19th August: Senior injury clouds Rhinos’ Wembley hopes

Richard de la Riviere looks back at what happened in Rugby League over the years on this day: 19th August Leeds’ season was thrown into…

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English Hall of Infamy

First published in League Express, Monday 19th Aug 2013 The most innovative of all radio commentators in the history of our great game must surely…

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Get ready for the best afternoon of the year!

League Express Editorial, Monday 19th August 2013 So where will you be on Saturday afternoon at three o’clock? If you are one of the lucky…

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