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Obituary: John Kear – The underdog coach who brought joy to many clubs

SUPPORTERS of Sheffield Eagles, Hull FC, Wakefield Trinity, Batley Bulldogs and Bradford Bulls in particular have reason to remember the noted coaching attributes of John…

Rugby league legend John Kear dies aged 71

TRIBUTES are being paid following the death of John Kear at 71. The highly-respected former England coach had worked as a BBC pundit at Saturday’s…

England stalwarts Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge to retire

ST HELENS greats Jodie Cunningham and Emily Rudge will both retire at the end of this season. Cunningham, the current England captain, and Rudge, who…

Brian McDermott has a plan for England World Cup glory

Brian McDermott believes England can win the World Cup this autumn – but only if they stop trying to beat the Southern Hemisphere nations at…

‘I’m Aussie through and through’ says Victor Radley after NSW call-up

ENGLAND international Victor Radley has admitted he’s “Aussie through and through” ahead of his State of Origin debut. Radley is set to come off the…

Page XIII: For England Women it’s one good change and a questionable one

AFTER the longest pre-season of them all, the final competition yet to start in 2026 is just about upon us. The new Women’s Super League…

Talking Rugby League: Can Brian McDermott and Jake Connor deliver a World Cup?

I WAS glad to see Brian McDermott appointed as the new England coach by the RFL last week. The former Leeds coach showed his credentials…

Alex Walmsley’s words of reassurance for injured England mate George Williams

ALEX WALMSLEY has reassured England team-mate George Williams he can get back to full health after the halfback admitted he is “racing against the clock”…