The Garry Schofield Column: My England line-up and prediction for Ashes opener

THE countdown is very much on for Wembley on Saturday – and even though I’m disappointed, although not surprised, by the omission of Jake Connor…

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Daryl Clark eyes Australia reunion after 11-year wait

WHEN England coach Shaun Wane announced 32 names at the end of June for his provisional squad to begin preparing for the Ashes series, the…

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Wales to face UK Armed Forces in wheelchair clash

WALES will meet UK Armed Forces next month as part of their preparations for the 2026 Wheelchair World Cup, which will be taking place twelve…

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Wembley ticket sales surpass Ashes record as rugby league visits landmarks

A NEW attendance record for an Ashes Test in England will be set at Wembley on Saturday. Ticket sales for the eagerly-anticipated opener between England…

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Fiji power past Canada to move closer to World Cup

CANADA 0 FIJI 48 TOM LAW, Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Tuesday WHEN berths for the last World Cup were announced, with automatic entries for Papua…

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Ireland World Cup hopes ended by defeat to Nigeria

IRELAND 0 NIGERIA 10 TOM LAW, Terry Fox Stadium, Brampton, Tuesday NIGERIA had never faced opposition from outside of Africa, so before their World Series…

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Talking Rugby League: How should England approach Ashes opener?

THE prospect of watching the first Ashes Test for 22 years is a thrilling one, mixed with a little anxiety. Anyone who watches the NRL…

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Reece Walsh gets the nod as Australia name team to face England at Wembley

REECE WALSH will start at fullback for Australia in the opening Ashes Test against England at Wembley. Walsh is one of four debutants named in…

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Ireland among the World Cup hopefuls descending on Toronto

WITH over half of its inhabitants born outside of Canada, Toronto is considered one of the most multicultural cities in the world.  Next week, the…

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Jake Wardle confident of stepping up to new level with England

OF seven Wigan players named in England’s training squad in June – more than any other club – only three made the final Ashes cut….

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