The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Halifax

1. Frank Watene post-rugby career has involved paintballing and St John’s Ambulance. Former Halifax cult hero Watene still resides in the town, after retiring in…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: London Broncos

1. Eddie Battye was a buffalo farmer. Battye was like a bull in a china shop in causing damage to Super League defences upon London…

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Magic Weekend and Summer Bash postponed

Rugby League’s two weekend events have both been postponed. Super League’s Magic Weekend and the Championship’s Summer Bash have both been called off due to…

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Welham revels in praise from his coach

Ian Watson describes Kris Welham as “one of the most underrated players” in the game today. Welham, 32, has enjoyed a career many would envy….

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Betfred Championship news round up

Swinton Lions coach Stuart Littler has paid tribute to the club’s new board of directors for their input since taking charge of the club. Littler…

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Sawyer supports Super League streaming plan… but knows Championship is different

Dewsbury Rams Chairman and Bradford Bulls interim chief executive Mark Sawyer says he has “no problem” with plans to stream and charge for Super League…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Whitehaven

1. Head coach Gary Charlton once received a life-ban from Rugby League. During a first spell at Whitehaven in 1989, in his playing career, Charlton…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles – Sheffield Eagles

1. The club made a serious attempt to sign Jonah Lomu. Sheffield have been known for an audacious signing attempt, with their famous play to…

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Oldham assistant Sheridan out of intensive care

Brendan Sheridan, the Oldham assistant, has been moved out of intensive care as he continues to battle the coronavirus. The sport has rallied around Sheridan…

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The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Bradford Bulls

1. They once relied on a team of volunteers to beat London Broncos. Naturally, in a weird and wonderful list of Bradford Bulls stories, a…

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