21-man squads named for trio of Saturday Super League fixtures

The 21-man squads have been named for the three Super League fixtures which will take place on Saturday, headlined by the Channel 4 clash between…

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Obituary: Olden Filipaina – The Big O and a trailblazing Polynesian

By IAN HOWE OLSEN FILIPAINA (23 April 1957 – 10 February 2022) Olsen Orekewa Filipaina, who has died at the age of 64, was an…

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Obituary: Johnny Raper – The lovable larrikin who was a genius with a rugby ball

Above: The original Immortals Clive Churchill, Bob Fulton, Johnny Raper and Reg Gasnier at the SCG in 1981 JOHNNY RAPER (April 12, 1939 – February…

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Castleford Tigers sign Championship forward on permanent deal

Castleford Tigers have signed young prop Kieran Hudson from Championship side Whitehaven on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old only joined Whitehaven in the off-season from…

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Talking Rugby League: The rising profile of the Armed Forces

We have all noted this season how Rugby League in the Armed Forces seems to be enjoying a raised profile, especially given the exploits of…

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Leeds Rhinos star granted compassionate leave as squads announced for Wigan Warriors clash

Leeds Rhinos’ Rhyse Martin has been allowed to return to Australia following the death of his father last week. The Papua New Guinea international forward…

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Talking Rugby League: Wigan Warriors and Salford Red Devils stand out in opening round

Plenty of people who had watched Wigan in pre-season told me that they would have a very good season once it began. And on Friday…

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Talking Grassroots: Challenge Cup heroics from Hunslet Club Parkside and Royal Navy

What a win for Hunslet Club Parkside on Saturday! The south Leeds outfit returned from the capital with a 28-6 Betfred Challenge Cup win at…

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Catalans Dragons props discover length of suspensions after Super League opener

Catalans Dragons prop forwards Gil Dudson and Dylan Napa have received bans of three and four matches respectively. Dudson was sin binned in the opening…

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Leeds Rhinos and Warrington Wolves forwards see bans extended as appeals fail

Leeds Rhinos’ James Bentley and Warrington Wolves’ Oliver Holmes have had their suspensions extended after “frivolous” appeals against their original sentencing. The opening weekend of…

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