BARLA National Cup begins on Saturday

THE BARLA National Cup kicks-off on Saturday (May 2) with five preliminary-round ties. Several previous winners or runners-up are involved at the opening stage, notably…

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Fixtures announced for European Under 19 Championship

THE format and fixtures for July’s European Rugby League Under 19 Championship, in which Canada have taken the place of late withdrawals USA, have been…

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Four grassroots stalwarts join new National League management group

FOUR long-serving grassroots stalwarts have been announced as the first members of the National League management group. The National Leagues swung into action early last…

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Wales name squad for Wheelchair Celtic Cup

WALES have named a 13-player squad for next month’s Wheelchair Celtic Cup. Alan Caron and his side will be aiming to regain a trophy snared…

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Ex-Hull FC youngster’s gratitude to Scott Taylor for Goole Vikings injury comeback

GOOLE VIKINGS halfback or hooker Callum Rutland has thanked coach Scott Taylor for giving him the confidence to return from injury woe. A knee problem…

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Workington Town back initiative to tackle Cumbria’s high suicide rates

WORKINGTON TOWN are backing an initiative to tackle Cumbria’s high suicide rates. The county has a figure more than 50 percent above the average for…

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Sponsors happy to help Barrow Raiders through tough times

BARROW RAIDERS sponsors Speed Competitions are happy to have helped the club ride some testing financial times this year. The Cumbrian side had a lengthy…

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‘Good things on horizon for rugby league’ says Leeds Rhinos chief Jamie Jones-Buchanan

JAMIE JONES-BUCHANAN has described his first few months as Leeds Rhinos’ chief executive as “amazing” – and insisted there’s good times on the horizon for…

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Lee Briers launches defence of St Helens star Tristan Sailor

ST HELENS assistant coach Lee Briers has paid a strong tribute to the club’s Australian star Tristan Sailor and his contribution to the club since…

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Sam Tomkins predicts ‘tough times’ to continue at Wigan Warriors

SAM TOMKINS has predicted the ‘tough times’ to continue at Wigan Warriors following a poor run of form. Matt Peet’s side has lost four games…

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