Rugby League Heroes: Lee Crooks (Part 1)

One of the great ball-playing forwards of the 1980s and 1990s, Lee Crooks represented Hull, Castleford and Great Britain with distinction. He captained the Black…

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2021 Championship Preview: London Broncos

Broncos hope patience pays off London Broncos will once again go into a Championship season as a full-time club. The Broncos were relegated from Super…

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2021 Season Preview: Salford Red Devils

Salford rely on experience post-Watson Departures The revolving door is always a busy one in the close season at the A J Bell stadium, with…

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2021 Championship Preview: Oldham

Oldham have the numbers to compete The aim is clear for Oldham in 2021. They don’t want to be fighting for survival. In reality, this…

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2021 Season Preview: Hull FC

Hodgson faces great expectations Departures There hasn’t been a lot of change during the off-season on the black and white side of Hull. The Airlie…

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Schoey: Briers should be Warrington’s next coach

So, who will succeed Steve Price at Warrington – and when? Announcements about coaches leaving well in advance of it actually happening are fairly common…

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Some advice for Robert Elstone

I’m not sure for how much longer Robert Elstone will remain as Super League Executive Chairman, but so many people are now wanting him out…

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Climbing the coaching ladder

Gareth Walker sees a shift in attitude towards bosses outside the top flight This season in Super League, half of the head coaches will have…

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Schoey on the loss of a refereeing giant

Garry Schofield pays tribute to Billy Thompson, the former referee whose death was announced last week. Debating refereeing performances and the decisions they make will…

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Sky’s careless attitude

I know that we are currently in the throes of a negotiation with Sky for a new broadcast deal from 2022. And I know that…

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