England hopeful Herbie Farnworth signs new NRL deal

Herbie Farnworth has extended his deal with Brisbane Broncos to remain at the NRL club for 2023. The Lancashire-born 22-year-old has made a brilliant start…

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New coach Ged Corcoran sets out Ireland stall for World Cup challenge

New Ireland coach Ged Corcoran is a man on a mission, five months away from the World Cup. The Sheffield Eagles assistant coach, an eleven-cap…

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England Women secure another mid-season international for World Cup preparation

England Women will play two mid-season internationals following the announcement of a match against Wales. Craig Richards’ side were already set to face France on…

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Obituary: Glyn Shaw – The star Welsh forward who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Widnes

GLYN SHAW (April 11, 1951 – May 10, 2022) Glyn Shaw was a dual-code Wales international forward who played Rugby League for Great Britain and…

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Obituary: Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker – The fearless halfback who bridged the West Cumbrian divide

ARNOLD ‘BOXER’ WALKER (April 15, 1952 – May 12, 2022) West Cumbrian neighbours Workington Town and Whitehaven might be arch-rivals – but local hero Arnold…

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Rugby League Heroes: Shane Webcke (part two)

In last week’s issue, legendary Aussie prop Shane Webcke gave us some of his observations about some of the great Englishmen he came up against….

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Sammut leads way as Malta defeat Montenegro

Experienced half back Jarrod Sammut led the way with 30 points from three tries and nine goals, as Malta defeated Montenegro 66-6 at Mosta FC’s…

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UpFront: Leeds Rhinos restore a welcome old touring tradition

Leeds Rhinos will resurrect an historic fixture during the build-up to this year’s World Cup. The Yorkshire side, who had Rohan Smith in charge for…

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Leeds Rhinos to continue Kiwi tradition with Headingley match before World Cup

Leeds Rhinos will host New Zealand on Saturday 8th October, kick off 6pm. The unique clash will continue a tradition of games between the two…

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Malta & Montenegro name Medieval Shield Squads

Barrow Raiders half back Jarrod Sammut is set to earn his seventh cap for Malta when they take on international debutants Montenegro for the Medieval…

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