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Jake Connor gets number six jersey at Hull FC

Jake Connor has been given the number six jersey at Hull FC next season. The 25-year-old has been given the starting halfback number for the…

RFL appoints Clare Balding as its next President

Clare Balding OBE will become the 30th President of the Rugby Football League next summer. The broadcaster, journalist and author will succeed Tony Adams MBE,…

NCL seeks new sponsor

The National Conference League is seeking a new Title Sponsorship partner for 2020 writes Trevor Hunt. The NCL’s seven-year partnership with Kingstone Press has run…

Matty Smith makes Widnes move

Widnes Vikings have made a statement of intent after completing the signing of Matty Smith. The halfback was a free agent after his depature from…

‘I was mentally fried’: Shaun Lunt on how part-time rugby has given him a new lease of life after 12 months of hell

For the first time in a long time, there is a smile on Shaun Lunt’s face when he is asked about rugby league. To say…

PDRL documentary lauded

Praise has come in its droves for the documentary based on Warrington Wolves’ Physical Disability Rugby League team. ‘Take His Legs’, produced by popular comedian…

Community matters for the Rams

When Dewsbury Rams advisory board member Ady Marsh read a slogan on the club’s 2020 kit, it sparked an idea. “On the back of our…

Catalans on the recruitment search

Catalans Dragons are searching the globe for a top-flight recruit following the sudden departure of Fiji international Brayden Wiliame. The 26-year-old centre, who had a…

Fax ahead of schedule

Halifax coach Simon Grix says his squad has benefited from starting pre-season training early this year. Grix recalled his squad a fortnight earlier than past…