Obituary: Derek Whitehead – The goal-kicking fullback who anchored Warrington trophy success

DEREK WHITEHEAD (February 14, 1944 – April 5, 2025) DEREK WHITEHEAD was a dependable goal-kicking fullback who anchored the Warrington side that won four trophies…

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North Wales Crusaders relish Easter clash of high-flying expansion clubs

AMONGST all the talk of Rugby League restructure and expansion, there will be a top-of-the-table battle between Midlands Hurricanes and North Wales Crusaders this weekend….

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Workington Town expect bumper crowd for Good Friday derby

WORKINGTON TOWN are expecting a bumper crowd at the Fibrus Community Stadium for the West Cumbrian derby clash with Whitehaven. Advanced ticket sales are ahead…

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Rochdale Hornets coach airs frustrations over ‘inconsistent’ League One season

ROCHDALE HORNETS coach Gary Thornton says the inconsistent nature of the League One fixture list is making it hard for teams to get going this…

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Dewsbury Rams boss makes Midlands Hurricanes spending claim

THE challenge facing Dewsbury Rams in making an immediate return to the Championship was evident in their recent 46-12 defeat away at Midlands Hurricanes. Coach…

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Workington Town in talks with local football club over redeveloped stadium

WORKINGTON TOWN are talking to the neighbouring non-league football club over their plans for a redeveloped stadium – with the potential of a groundshare. If…

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Whitehaven grow community efforts with new touch rugby sessions

WHITEHAVEN have continued their growing community efforts with the launch of social Touch Rugby sessions at their Ortus REC ground. Starting today (Monday, 6pm to…

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Keighley Cougars form partnership with local community club

KEIGHLEY COUGARS have forged a new strategic partnership with local community club Keighley Albion. The collaboration will include joint opposed training sessions, shared coaching knowledge…

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High-flying Midlands Hurricanes sign Hunslet winger

MIDLANDS HURRICANES have signed winger Joe Hartley from Hunslet on a deal until the end of the season. Hartley, 26, starred in League One in…

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‘I got what I deserved’: Jamie Dallimore on doping ban and return at 36 with North Wales Crusaders

Having served a doping ban, a regretful Jamie Dallimore is back in rugby league and aiming to rebuild his reputation with North Wales Crusaders. IT…

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