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‘It’s been a rollercoaster’: Paul Crarey sets new Barrow Raiders record

BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey hailed his staff as he set a new club coaching record. The 59-year-old former Raiders hooker took charge of his…

Obituary: Ray French – Rugby league’s man of many talents

RAY FRENCH (December 23, 1939 – July 26, 2025) DUAL-code international, highly-respected broadcaster on both television and radio, teacher, writer and after-dinner speaker… well-known and…

Salford Red Devils ‘left to rot’ by owners says Supporters’ Trust chair

THE chair of Salford Red Devils’ Supporters’ Trust has written to MPs and Salford City Council accusing the owners and the Rugby Football League of…

Luke Cresswell calls for Barrow Raiders ‘character’ ahead of another tough road trip

BARROW RAIDERS fullback Luke Cresswell insists he and his teammates are ready to dig in and make light of the miles as they prepare to…

York Knights take Hull KR player on loan

YORK KNIGHTS have signed Hull KR halfback Danny Richardson on loan for the remainder of the season. The 28-year-old former St Helens, Castleford Tigers and…

Aussie centre looking forward to a home run with London Broncos at last

LONDON BRONCOS centre Brandon Webster-Mansfield is promising better from both himself and the team as Mike Eccles’ side strive to build on recent wins –…

Why John Kear believes Championship has got better in recent years

BATLEY BULLDOGS boss John Kear believes the standard of Championship rugby has risen since his last coaching involvement in the division in 2023. And even…

Hunslet players in ‘audition’ for future contracts

HUNSLET coach Kyle Trout says the rest of the season is a “rolling audition” for players as he continues to build a squad for next…

York Knights add Australian halfback to squad

YORK KNIGHTS have sent another signal of their ambition by signing Australian halfback Harry Fraser to further bolster their squad. The LNER Stadium club have…