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Golden Oldies will help Eagles youngsters to fly

SHEFFIELD EAGLES head coach Mark Aston says former Leeds youngsters Joe Hird and Mekhi Bridgeman-Reaney have already caught his eye. And the steel city stalwart…

Hall eager for clash of the two Rovers

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS favourite Craig Hall says his old club Hull KR couldn’t have been more helpful over arrangements for his testimonial match at the Millennium…

Saints tee up Swinton game to assess roster strength

CHAMPIONS St Helens will kick-start their countdown to the new campaign – when they will bid for World Cup Challenge glory and a fifth successive…

“Nene will be great for Rhinos”, reckons Rhyse

NENE MACDONALD might be missing out on an early return to Leigh, but his Leeds and Papua New Guinea team-mate Rhyse Martin reckons he will…

Denive big on defence as key season looms

TEENAGE Hull FC hooker Denive Balmforth has been brushing up on his defence as the Black and Whites prepare for their first outing under coach…

Connor can be king of Warrington says Philbin

EXPERIENCED Warrington Wolves forward Joe Philbin is backing young teammate Connor Wrench to kick on once he is back on the pitch after injury. The…

Leigh linked with Kiwi star as Hanley signs

LEIGH LEOPARDS have signed Wigan fullback or winger Umyla Hanley and are being linked with a bold move for New Zealand prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as…

Warriors rubbish talk of owners’ football club interest

WIGAN WARRIORS have dampened speculation that the Lenagan family, who own the club, are about to move into football by taking control of Charlton Athletic….