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Rested Batley Bulldogs ready for screen test at York City Knights

Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard will be hoping his side can benefit from a longer break between games than hosts York City Knights when the…

Betfred Championship news round-up

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS loan recruit Tom Lineham is ready for the challenge of bolstering his new team’s promotion bid. Should Brian McDermott’s side succeed in their…

Obituary: Mick Crane – An awesome talent who could have achieved more

MICK CRANE (DoB unknown – 3 July 2022) Mick Crane endeared himself to supporters of both Hull clubs as well as Leeds, appeared in ten…

Obituary: Asuquo Ema – The popular prop who was a stalwart of Hull KR’s glory days

ASUQUO EMA (July 1963 – 3 July 2022) Asuquo ‘Zook’ Ema was a popular, strong and mobile prop who served Hull KR with distinction for…

Championship Focus: History and culture hold sway at Batley Bulldogs

It’s not unusual for coaches to tap into the history and heritage of their club as they try to motivate players. Matt Peet did exactly…

Huge Rugby League festival on the Tyne to usher in World Cup

One of the biggest-ever festivals of Rugby League will kick-start this year’s World Cup in style, with teams from across the country signing up to…

RFL to make decision following cancellation of League One match

The RFL’s compliance department will rule on Saturday’s cancelled London Skolars versus Keighley Cougars fixture. The plug was pulled the day before the match because…

Leeds Rhinos lifted by presence of Rob Burrow and his family at Magic Weekend

Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith said being able to share a day with Rob Burrow and his family made the Magic Weekend win over Castleford…

Ian Watson signs big contract extension with Huddersfield Giants to dampen NRL talk

Huddersfield Giants coach Ian Watson has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the 2026 season. Watson, 45, joined…