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Betfred Championship news round-up

BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard says skipper James Brown is leading by example as his side chases down another shot at the play-offs. The no-nonsense…

Obituary: Ricky Bibey – The Challenge Cup winner with Wigan Warriors and St Helens

RICKY BIBEY (September 22, 1981 – July 16, 2022) Ricky Bibey featured in two Challenge Cup final clashes between arch-rivals Wigan Warriors and St Helens…

Obituary: Phil Jackson – The Ashes-winning Great Britain skipper

PHIL JACKSON (June 9, 1932 – July 20, 2022) Phil Jackson was a Barrow legend who won a World Cup and two Ashes series with…

Championship Focus: New stadium is a major incentive for financially ‘fragile’ Workington Town

Workington Town directors have thanked players and members of staff who have agreed to a pay cut as they bid to “secure the financial stability”…

Former Wales Rugby League international with early-onset dementia in rugby union lawsuit

A former Wales Rugby League international suffering early-onset dementia is among more than 180 rugby union players who have issued formal proceedings against World Rugby,…

Huddersfield Giants out to make the most of home run as play-offs beckon

Ian Watson wants Huddersfield Giants to impose home rule in their bid to cement a first play-off campaign since 2015. The Giants’ clash with Warrington…

Dan Sarginson’s return boosts injury-hit Salford Red Devils

Dan Sarginson could slot into Salford Red Devils’ back row after Danny Addy joined their injury list with an Achilles tendon rupture, which has also…

Betfred League One news round-up

KEIGHLEY COUGARS look set to be playing in front of a brand-new stand in just over a year’s time. Subject to planning approval, the current…

Championship Focus: Could Kent embrace London Broncos?

Damian Irvine says that by taking two Championship matches to Ebbsfleet United Football Club, London Broncos have spread the Rugby League word to Germany, never…