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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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BARLA National Cup draw on Friday with 26 entrants so far

THE draw for the first round of the 2025 BARLA National Cup will be conducted at 1pm on Friday via Zoom. All entered clubs will…

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Deadline imminent for BARLA National Youth Cups entry

TEAMS wishing to enter the 2025 BARLA National Youth Cups at any of the Under 18, Under 16 or Under 14 age groups have until…

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RFL seek meeting between youth leagues to resolve exodus of Cumbrian teams

THE Rugby Football League are, League Express understands, seeking to facilitate a meeting between representatives of the North West Youth League and the Barrow and…

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New National Conference League chair sets out plans

MIKE DENNING, who has succeeded Trevor Hunt as chair of the National Conference League, readily admits that being at the helm of the amateur game’s…

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East Wales win Welsh Under 14 Origin

WALES UNDER 14 ORIGIN EAST WALES 36 WEST WALES 22 IAN GOLDEN, Cardiff University Sports Park, Saturday LED by enthusiastic captain Mason Lloyd, who scored…

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Straight Talking: Salford Red Devils deserve stability after tumultuous history

GRAHAM MORRIS is a lifelong Salford supporter and a noted Rugby League historian, both for the club and the wider game (his latest book is…

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