Siddal beat southern champions Hammersmith in opening Challenge Cup tie

THE Saturday evening meeting of Southern Conference League champions HAMMERSMITH HILLS HOISTS and National Conference League Minor Premiers SIDDAL went the way of the Halifax…

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Treiziste Diary: Two clubs offer encouraging signs for French rugby league growth

Two clubs that coincidentally share the same nickname are providing encouraging signs of growth for the game in France. I HAVE a confession to make….

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Ince and Longhorns succumb to the elements

THE match between Ince Rose Bridge and Longhorns in the first round of the Betfred Challenge Cup is off. Despite intense efforts by Ince over…

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RFL introduce points-based system in radical disciplinary overhaul

THE RFL has introduced a points-based system in a radical overhaul of the disciplinary. The new system will only see players sanctioned when they reach…

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London Chargers v Oulton Raiders the latest Challenge Cup casualty

SATURDAY’S first-round tie between London Chargers and Oulton Raiders is the latest in the Challenge Cup to be called off. That makes twelve of the…

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Goole Vikings boss Scott Taylor announces squad numbers with familiar ex-Super League faces

GOOLE VIKINGS head coach Scott Taylor has handed out his first-ever squad number selection for the 2025 League One season. A squad of 24 players…

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Eorl Crabtree finds new role following Huddersfield Giants exit

MIDLANDS HURRICANES have announced rugby league legend Eorl Crabtree as their new managing director. Now 42, the Cleethorpes-born forward’s playing career saw him play an…

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St Helens secure rising star on long-term deal

PAUL WELLENS believes the retention of rising star George Delaney is a “huge coup” for St Helens. The prop has signed a new four-year contract…

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Can Jason Ryles and Nathan Brown help Parramatta Eels end longest NRL title drought?

In 2025, the Eels’ title drought ticks into its 39th year. The blue-and-gold army hopes new coach Jason Ryles is the man to return the…

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Dean Hadley signs Hull KR contract extension

DEAN HADLEY has his sights set firmly on silverware after agreeing a one-year contract extension with Hull KR. The forward was only contracted for the…

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