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It’s Easter weekend! And you know what that means: We’ve got a double helping of Rugby League over the next five days and we’re covering every game for you, as usual, with our stats bulletin. Here’s part one, covering all the action from tonight’s two games and from Good Friday as well. Look out for part two on Saturday as we… The post TotalRL’s Stats Bulletin – Week 12, part 1 appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Cronulla Sharks came from 14 points down twice to win 24-20 against Penrith Panthers at Shark Park. Penrith started quickly and were 14 points up after twenty minutes when James Maloney set up Tim Grant with a pass and then Nathan Cleary with a grubber kick. Cleary kicked both conversions before slotting a penalty. Bronson Xerri’s searing pace got the Sharks… The post Cronulla comeback stuns Panthers appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

If it’s Good Friday it’s the Standard Cup, and many Rugby League supporters around the north and beyond will be heading to Oldham tomorrow for one of the sport’s greatest traditional occasions. It’s the Standard Cup Final, which has been sponsored for several years by Napier Windows, and which is being hosted by Oldham RUFC at their Manor Park base… The post The Standard Cup beckons! appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

The Total Rugby League Show returns to League Express HQ this week as we look ahead to this weekend’s big matches in Super League. On the show, host Ben Hughes is joined by League Express Editor Martyn Sadler and Rugby League World Editor Matthew Shaw. We’re also joined this week by Halifax’s Player Performance Manager Martin Gonzalez to discuss Reserve… The post PODCAST: The Total Rugby League Show – Ep 12 (17 Apr) appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Hull FC v Hull KR (12:45pm, Sky Sports) Hull are given a triple boost on the injury front; Scott Taylor, Mickey Paea and Masi Matongo all return from injury. Lee Jewitt, Shaun Lunt and Mitch Garbutt are all in line to return for the Robins ahead of the trip across the city to face the Black and Whites. Winger Will Oakes… The post SQUAD WATCH: All the team news for Good Friday’s Super League games appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

With Easter just around the corner and a third of the Super League season already in the bag, here are five of the players we’ve loved watching so far in 2019.. Liam Watts (Castleford Tigers) The big Castleford prop has been one of several front-rowers who has caught our eye so far this season. Watts is no stranger to huge,… The post The five Super League players we’ve loved watching the most so far in 2019 appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Lachlan Coote has reiterated his desire to play for Great Britain this winter – but admits he’d almost feel guilty for taking a spot from someone who may deserve it more. After making a handful of appearances for Scotland in recent years, Coote does qualify to play for the Lions on the tour of the southern hemisphere later this year.… The post Coote adamant he will be available for Great Britain – despite guilt over being picked! appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

League Express can reveal the details of the presentation and bid Ottawa presented to Championship and League 1 clubs last week after acquiring a copy of the document – which includes financial projections, costs and details of broadcast arrangements. Ottawa are all-but certain to be playing in League 1 next season, after clubs approved the relocation of Hemel to the… The post Details of Ottawa bid revealed – including junior plans, finances and more appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Featherstone have pulled off a significant coup after signing half-back Dane Chisholm from Championship rivals Bradford on loan for the remainder of the season. TotalRL understands that the Bulls had been actively open to Chisholm exploring his opportunities elsewhere for a number of weeks, and he has now agreed to link up with former team-mate from Balmain Ryan Carr at… The post Chisholm leaves Bradford for Championship rivals Featherstone appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

The good news keeps on coming for Wakefield fans, as hooker Kyle Wood has becomes the latest player to agree a new three-year deal with the club. Wood, who has been impressive for Trinity this season as they lay the foundations for a play-off push in 2019, has decided to remain with Chris Chester’s side until the end of the… The post Kyle Wood becomes latest Wakefield player to agree long-term deal appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

The American dream (well North American) takes another step closer to becoming a reality, Shaun Edwards won’t be joining Wigan after all – who could have seen that coming? – and the Easter fixtures provide interesting speculation as host Matt Shaw is joined by Danny Lockwood, Damian Irvine and Ricky Wilby. All this and more on Rugby League Back Chat… The post Who’s on Rugby League Back Chat this week? (Thur 18 Apr) appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

The Women’s Rugby League Association’s closing games of the 2018/19 season take place on 21st April, Easter Sunday, when their blue-riband WRLA Challenge Cup & Plate Finals take place at the LD Nutrition Stadium, Post Office Road, the home of Featherstone Rovers RLFC writes Steve Manning. The action begins at High Noon with the WRLA Plate Final, an all-Premier Division… The post A happy Easter for Women’s Rugby League at Featherstone appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Whitehaven have announced the loan signing of Barrow Raiders halfback Jake Carter on an initial month’s loan from the Betfred Championship club. Carter, who signed a three year deal before the start of this season, has made two appearances so far for the Raiders this season, but with limited game time at Craven Park he will spend the next month… The post Whitehaven take Barrow halfback on loan appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Hull FC half-back Marc Sneyd has ended speculation over his future and agreed a new three-year contract extension with the Black and Whites. The back-to-back Lance Todd Trophy winner, who kicked the winning point for Hull in their win at Catalans over the weekend, was out of contract at the end of the current campaign, but will now be with… The post Marc Sneyd commits long-term future to Hull FC with new three-year deal appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article

Wakefield forward David Fifita has handed the club a huge boost after signing a new long-term deal with the club. Fifita’s future has been uncertain given how he was out of contract at the end of this season, but he has now signed a three-year deal: and is now targeting trophies with the club. The Man of Steel leader said:… The post Fifita commits long-term future to Wakefield Trinity appeared first on Total Rugby League. View the full article