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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jansin Turgut is on a mission to rebuild his life and Rugby League career
“I want to show people that you can be in a dark space and come back. You can have mental illness and live with it.”…
Championship Focus: Tyneside’s deepening Rugby League roots
The factory that was once the biggest producer of canned meat in the country, sending its wares all around the world, might have long gone….