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UpFront: Does the punishment fit the crime when huge bans are handed out?

Suspensions, or to be more precise their length, are in the spotlight. Newcastle Thunder backrower Alex Foster and Cornwall hooker Luke Collins both face bans…

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…

Rugby League Heroes: Nick Pinkney

Nick Pinkney had never played in the top flight when he represented England in the 1995 World Cup. He started at Ryedale-York and was part…

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…

Talking Rugby League: Magic Weekend crowds have fun, but why don’t they increase?

A total of 62,154 supporters attended this year’s Magic Weekend in Newcastle – 36,821 on Saturday and 25,333 on Sunday. That is marginally higher than…

The Garry Schofield Column: Hull KR right to make Tony Smith call but experienced boss will be back

Things can change pretty quickly in sport. It doesn’t seem very long since we were raving about Hull KR reaching the play-offs, where they swept…

Super League Magic Weekend: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points

Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points at Magic Weekend as the best performers in each match… Wakefield Trinity 26-38 Toulouse Olympique Former Wakefield…

UpFront: Super League finally has a relegation battle

Worry for Wakefield Trinity, optimism for Toulouse Olympique. There are nine rounds of Super League remaining, and it’s very much game on in the fight…