Feature: A player who could have been a contender

League Express editor Martyn Sadler reviews ‘Tries and Prayers – A Rugby League Journey’ by former Wigan, Penrith, Wakefield and Runcorn utility Bill Ashurst How often…

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Shaun Johnson wishes Australia were at full strength

New Zealand half-back Shaun Johnson has admitted he would prefer Saturday’s Four Nations opponents Australia to be at full strength, but insists they will be tough to…

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Hicks, Bentham and Smith to officiate 4N opener

Leigh-born Super League referee Phil Bentham will take charge of Saturday’s Four Nations clash between Australia and New Zealand. The 42-year-old will be joined by Oldham…

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Greg Inglis wants to keep Kangaroos full-back spot

South Sydney star Greg Inglis will start at full-back for Australia against New Zealand on Saturday – and plans to keep hold of the number…

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Inglis, Smith and Cronk to start as Australia name squad

Australia have named their squad to face New Zealand in Saturday’s Four Nations opener – and despite their injury problems it still looks extremely strong….

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Brian Noble: England have a great chance to win 4N

Former Great Britain coach Brian Noble believes England have a “great chance” to win the Four Nations, which kicks off this Saturday when Steve McNamara’s…

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Masoe and Godinet to face England on Saturday

Super League Samoans Mose Masoe and Pita Godinet have been named in Matt Parish’s squad to face England on Saturday. Both St Helens prop Masoe…

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Noble: I’m over how things ended at Salford

Former Great Britain coach Brian Noble insists he is “over the way things ended at Salford” and is hoping to be back working in Rugby…

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Josh Charnley: We need to stay in the arm wrestle

England winger Josh Charnley is feeling confident ahead of Saturday’s Four Nations opener against Samoa but is wary of the Pacific Islanders’ size and power….

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Steve McNamara: England must dictate, be patient

England coach Steve McNamara has selected his 17-man team for Saturday’s Four Nations opener against Samoa. In this video, kindly provided by Super League TV,…

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