Former cage fighter named in England Academy squad

North Shields-born Sam Luckley swapped the octagon for the Rugby League field and has been named in England's Academy squad. The Gateshead College student, 18, was a mixed martial artist before turning his hand to Rugby League. He is now on a one-month trial with Super League club Huddersfield Giants and in the running to play against France for

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