Nathan Brown joins six UK-based players in Italy’s World Cup squad

Six Championship and League One players have been named in Italy’s World Cup squad alongside some NRL stars. The biggest name in the Leo Epifania’s…

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Newcastle Thunder confirm Chris Thorman as coach

Newcastle Thunder have appointed Chris Thorman as their new coach on a one-year contract. It’s a move to his home city for the 42-year-old former…

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Championship Focus: What does the future hold for Bradford Bulls?

It’s less than 17 years since Bradford Bulls were the best on the planet, beating Wests Tigers in the World Club Challenge in February 2006….

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What IMG’s recommendations mean for the lower leagues

IMG have set out their proposals for the future of Rugby League, which include an end to promotion and relegation from Super League. But instead…

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IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France

IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…

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How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?

IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…

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IMG reveals plans for Rugby League involving new Super League licensing system

IMG have unveiled their first recommendations for Rugby League, including a return to a form of licensing for Super League. The agency, brought into the…

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Theo Fages blow for France as Championship duo make World Cup squad

Championship sides Halifax Panthers, through halfback Louis Jouffret, and Featherstone Rovers, with forward Gadwin Springer, are represented in a France World Cup squad also featuring…

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Talking Rugby League: Will St Helens ever get the national credit they deserve?

Kristian Woolf made the point after Saturday’s Grand Final that St Helens probably don’t get the credit they deserve for their remarkable achievement in winning…

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Leading try, goal and points scorers in Super League, Championship and League One

The final Super League leading scorers have been confirmed following the Grand Final. Bevan French of Wigan Warriors finished as top try-scorer with 31, while…

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