Talking Grassroots: Busy international schedule is encouraging

If anything suggests that we are truly coming out of the Covid-19 era, it’s the fact that there’s so much representative Rugby League taking place…

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The Garry Schofield Column: What we learned from England’s victory over All Stars

Well done England on beating the Combined Nations All Stars. But in terms of preparation for what’s to come this autumn, I’m not sure how…

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George Williams a different player for England than for Warrington Wolves

Two victories for England teams on Saturday came against contrasting opponents. The French are not thought to be strong enough to provide worthy opposition to…

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UpFront: The international game springs to life – but remains too fractured

After the difficulties of the last few years, it’s great to see the spotlight fall firmly on the international arena as the countdown to the…

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Championship Focus: Uncertainty adds to desperation in promotion and relegation battles

Ed Chamberlain at Leigh, Jacob Ogden at York, Josh Hodson and James Meadows at Batley, Titus Gwaze at Halifax, Jarrod Sammut at Barrow. There is…

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Talking Grassroots: Celebrating the women who won inaugural Ashes for Great Britain

There’s always plenty of reasons to visit the wonderful city of York and, this Saturday, there’s an extra and very special one.  Regular readers will…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Combined Nations All Stars will beat England again this week

I’m already looking forward to Origin II in Perth a week on Sunday. The first match in Sydney was both entertaining, and from a Northern…

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Super League Round 15: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points

Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Huddersfield Giants 30-16 Leeds Rhinos Chris…

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Talking Rugby League: The team Shaun Wane should pick for England against All Stars

I strongly hope that the clash between England and the Combined Nations All Stars at Warrington this Saturday will draw a near-capacity attendance. There are…

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UpFront: John Kear bounces back as always with new challenge at Widnes Vikings

You can’t keep a good man down, as the saying goes. It was good to see confirmation of John Kear’s return to club coaching with…

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