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Carl Forster happy to keep young hooker at North Wales Crusaders

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS coach Carl Forster has backed hooker Joe Baldwin to get even better after penning a new one-year deal. Having played at Orrell…

Jake Webster hails versatile Keighley Cougars signing

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Jake Webster says Jack Gillard will bring the versatility the squad has been lacking. The 23-year-old came through the ranks at Sydney…

Newcastle Thunder chairman calls for more lower-league funding

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie wants external funding for second and third-tier clubs to rise. “There is no long-term plan in Rugby League because we…

Workington Town pay tribute after death of former chairman

WORKINGTON TOWN have paid tribute to former chairman Geoff Tubman following his death aged 71. “Everyone at Town is saddened,” said the club in a…

Club drops out of Challenge Cup – with concerning reason given

THE 2025 season is upon us – and, with that, something of a bombshell! Thirty-four amateur teams should have been embarking on the Wembley trail…

Bradford Bulls snap up Championship rival

BRADFORD BULLS have snapped up Sheffield Eagles star Bayley Liu. The Eagles announced Liu’s departure this morning, with the back-rower leaving after three seasons at…

Whitehaven trialist Harley Nelson determined to impress despite knee issue

WHITEHAVEN trialist Harley Nelson is determined to show what he can do – if he can get back to full fitness. Nelson is one of…

Cornwall’s Kyle Marvin: ‘After the injuries I’ve suffered, my aim is to prove myself’

CORNWALL outside back Kyle Marvin is aiming to prove himself after an injury-hit 2024 campaign. The 24-year-old played only twice, but notable performances in those…