Scotland and Ireland lose IRL full member status in damning reflection of lack of progress

SCOTLAND and Ireland cannot compete at the next men’s World Cup after they were stripped of full member status by the International Rugby League (IRL)….

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Liam Farrell hails Wigan Warriors’ key traits after snatching win at Salford Red Devils

LIAM FARRELL hailed Wigan’s ability to win ugly after they maintained their winning run with a late victory at Salford. The Warriors remain Super League’s…

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Joe Batchelor’s frustration at injury woes following St Helens return

JOE BATCHELOR was thrown straight into what his coach Paul Wellens called a “cyclone” at Leeds – but that’s still preferable to being on the…

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‘Only thing we can do’: Craig Lingard on winless Castleford Tigers’ priorities

CASTLEFORD TIGERS will have to play the long game as financial priorities at the club mean that points scored on the pitch are less important…

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Steve McNamara unhappy with Catalans Dragons performance despite scoring 40 points

FOUR WINS from five and a 40-point victory would make most coaches happy but Steve McNamara is still seeking improvements to his Catalans side. A…

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‘Some really poor stuff’: Ian Watson shares Huddersfield Giants frustration in defeat

IAN WATSON lamented a “step back” from his Huddersfield team in Saturday’s defeat to Hull KR. The Giants’ coach was broadly satisfied with the opening…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Is now really the time for a new League One club?

HAS there ever been a sport which chops and changes its structure more than Rugby League? We’re awaiting the onset of the IMG era, which…

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This week’s Rugby League fixtures and TV coverage including Challenge Cup and NRL

CHALLENGE CUP – SIXTH ROUND FRIDAY 22nd MARCH Hull KR v Salford Red Devils 20:00 Leeds Rhinos v St Helens 20:00 (BBC iPlayer) Wigan Warriors…

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Albert Goldthorpe Medal points for Super League Round Five

HERE’S who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Salford Red Devils 12-22 Wigan Warriors…

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Super League top try, goal and points scorers after five rounds

ASH HANDLEY continues to lead the way in the Super League try-scoring charts, despite drawing a blank for the first time this season in Leeds’…

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