Championship Focus: Scepticism slowly abating as Cornwall prepare for debut

A few months ago, when the new Cornwall Rugby League Club was announced, I was deeply sceptical about its prospects. Based in the small Cornish…

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Hull KR stand down Brad Takairangi after admitting to driving offences

Brad Takairangi has been stood down by Hull Kingston Rovers as he awaits sentencing on two driving offences. The player last week appeared in Hull…

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‘Underdogs’ Wigan Warriors to welcome back key player for Catalans Dragons test

Thomas Leuluai will return for the second destination on Wigan Warriors’ Tour De France. The 36-year-old scrum-half was rested for Saturday’s dramatic late 29-28 victory…

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Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC lose key men to injury as squads named for Super League tie

Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC have both lost key players to injury after naming their 21-man squads to meet at Headingley on Thursday night. Richard…

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Talking Rugby League: So what does RFL and Super League realignment mean?

Last week the RFL and Super League confirmed that they have agreed to a form of realignment, which is intended to end the damaging split…

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BBC to show Women’s Challenge Cup opener

The first match of the new women’s Rugby League season will be shown live on the BBC this weekend. The Women’s Challenge Cup gets underway…

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Super League Coach of the Month for February revealed

Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet has been named as Betfred Coach of the Month in Super League for February. He has claimed the first…

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Talking Grassroots: Defiance of Ukraine Rugby League president as sport shows its support

Sporting tours are, on the face of it, about what happens on the field of play, about performances and, primarily, about results. That’s a superficial…

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Crarey’s Raiders shock Widnes to retain unbeaten record

Barrow Raiders retained their unbeaten record this season, defeating Widnes Vikings 24-34 with a superb all-round performance, which included six tries, including a brilliant double…

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The Garry Schofield Column: It’s great to see the return of Ellery Hanley

It’s hello Ellery Hanley, goodbye Jake Connor, at least as far as England involvement this year is concerned.  I was absolutely delighted to see my…

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