Talking Rugby League: The rising profile of the Armed Forces

We have all noted this season how Rugby League in the Armed Forces seems to be enjoying a raised profile, especially given the exploits of…

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Talking Rugby League: Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils stand out in opening round

Plenty of people who had watched Wigan in pre-season told me that they would have a very good season once it began. And on Friday…

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Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup heroics from Hunslet Club Parkside and Royal Navy

What a win for Hunslet Club Parkside on Saturday! The south Leeds outfit returned from the capital with a 28-6 Betfred Challenge Cup win at…

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Jansin Turgut is on a mission to rebuild his life and Rugby League career

“I want to show people that you can be in a dark space and come back. You can have mental illness and live with it.”…

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Championship Focus: Tyneside’s deepening Rugby League roots

The factory that was once the biggest producer of canned meat in the country, sending its wares all around the world, might have long gone….

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Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers name squads for Super League clash with key men ruled out

The squads have been named for Thursday night’s Super League match between Warrington Wolves and Castleford Tigers, as Wire boss Daryl Powell prepares to go…

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The Garry Schofield Column: A great start for St Helens, Wigan Warriors and Channel 4

GARRY SCHOFIELD reviews the first round of the Betfred Super League – and looks forward to the second A great start for Channel 4 What…

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UpFront: Winners and losers emerge from Super League season’s start

So Super League is up and running, and are we going to witness a repeat of last year, when St Helens took the title and…

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Blake Austin absence should not discourage Channel 4 or distract Leeds Rhinos

Ahead of a momentous occasion for Rugby League, much of the attention has been on a one-match ban. Silly as it will no doubt seem…

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Five things to look out for this weekend in the Betfred Championship

1) Table-toppers face true test Two-horse race? Look at the top of the Championship charts right now and there is not Featherstone, nor Leigh, but…

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