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Big Challenge Cup crowd a shot in the arm for Whitehaven

WHITEHAVEN coach Anthony Murray says Saturday’s Challenge Cup third-round clash with Warrington provided a real shot in the arm for the club as they continue…

Chris Thorman hails ‘uncompromising’ Newcastle Thunder forward

NEWCASTLE THUNDER coach Chris Thorman likes what he has seen so far from the returning Alex Taylor. The secondrow came through the club’s development system…

North Wales Crusaders coach not thinking about tasty 1895 Cup reward

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS boss Carl Forster isn’t looking too far ahead in the 1895 Cup, despite the chance of facing former side Barrow in the…

Andy Mazey looking to expand Rochdale Hornets board

ROCHDALE HORNETS chairman Andy Mazey is trying to expand the board. He has already overseen some growth with Carl Halstead – who owns local heating…

Swinton Lions add two more players to squad

SWINTON LIONS have taken their squad up to 26 players with signings of former St Helens pivot Dan Moss and Ireland Under 19 back Tom…

Champions York Valkyrie vow to be ‘more expansive’ with new Aussie halfback

YORK VALKYRIE have added strength to their halfback options with the signing of Under 18s Origin representative Ellie Williamson. The Australian spent last season with…

Warrington Wolves sign experienced Wigan Warriors hooker

WARRINGTON WOLVES have signed Abbie Singleton from Wigan Warriors ahead of the new season. The hooker, who made her debut in 2022, scored two tries…

Second Harley sister steps up at Barrow Raiders

BECCA HARLEY has followed in the footsteps of her big sister Fran by being promoted to Barrow Raiders’ first-team squad. The pair have both been…

Talking Grassroots: Hull and Cumbria leagues suffer for their geographical isolation

WHAT do Hull and Cumbria (particularly Barrow) have in common? Answer: They’re geographical outposts. And I wonder how relevant that fact is to issues that…