Challenge Cup’s new format hailed after Whitehaven enjoy big day

WHITEHAVEN coach Anthony Murray remains a fan of the new Challenge Cup format despite his side’s 44-4 loss to Warrington in round three. A crowd…

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Swinton Lions happy with St Helens loan pair as twins also sign

SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood says prop Alfie Sinclair and backrow Jake Davies fit the club’s approach. The pair, 20 and 18 respectively, are on…

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Zeus Silk reckons this is the year to become a Midlands Hurricanes fan

MIDLANDS HURRICANES forward Zeus Silk reckons this is the right year to become a fan of the Birmingham club. Silk, who came through the Hull…

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Wigan Warriors teen Jenna Foubister aims to build on dream year

WIGAN WARRIORS halfback Jenna Foubister can’t quite believe the twelve months she has just experienced. A year ago the 18-year-old was preparing for a third…

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Jodie Cunningham backs St Helens team-mate Emily Rudge to bounce back from England disappointment

ENGLAND captain Jodie Cunningham has backed her St Helens clubmate and best friend Emily Rudge to bounce back from her international disappointment and hit her…

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Former Barrow Raiders star joins champions York Valkyrie

FORMER Barrow star Demi Fisher has confirmed her next move by joining York Valkyrie. The halfback left the Cumbrian club earlier this winter after relocating…

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French Super XIII round-up: Limoux avenge Carcassonne cup defeat

LIMOUX got their revenge for last week’s cup quarter-final defeat by Carcassonne when they travelled to Stade Domec and brought off a thrilling 23-22 victory….

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Talking Grassroots: BARLA National Cup in better health as interest grows

IT seems some time since the BARLA National Cup involved enough teams to make it a truly meaningful competition. From memory, the number of entrants…

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BARLA National Cup entrants confirmed as first-round draw made

THERE will be 28 teams in the BARLA National Cup. Holders Thatto Heath Crusaders were given a testing home derby against St Helens neighbours Haresfinch…

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Women’s Amateur Rugby League finals this Sunday at Featherstone

THE Women’s Amateur Rugby League Association’s big finals day is taking place this Sunday rather than on the traditional Easter Sunday slot. Featherstone Rovers’ Millennium…

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