Graham Steadman to remain coach as Newcastle Thunder make two key appointments

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have made two important off-field appointments and confirmed that former Great Britain international Graham Steadman will continue as coach. The 63-year-old took over…

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Featherstone Rovers explain Mark Campbell’s creation of new company

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have explained the creation of one of two new companies by board member Mark Campbell, who is leading the club’s bid to survive…

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Whitehaven share frustration at waiting game on Championship structure

WHITEHAVEN were left both excited and frustrated by talks on the Championship structure for 2026 as fans wait for clarity on what is happening. Chief…

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Dom Wear excited after signing new Workington Town deal

WORKINGTON TOWN halfback Dom Wear is up for another challenge after signing a new deal. Wear forged an exciting new partnership with Jake Carter in…

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Midlands Hurricanes’ high hopes for playmaker after extension

MIDLANDS HURRICANES have high hopes of Ethan Newboult after agreeing a twelve-month contract extension with the halfback or hooker. Coach Mark Dunning and his assistant…

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French Super XIII round-up: Carcassonne and Avignon fall to first defeats

TWELVE-MAN Albi pulled off a hard-fought 22-12 victory over unbeaten Carcassonne, their biggest rivals over the past three seasons, despite having forward John Toleafoa sent…

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Cumbria score 13 tries as Nigeria overrun

CUMBRIA 70 NIGERIA 6 PETER WILSON, Northern Competitions Stadium, Barrow, Sunday EXPERIENCE told as Cumbria enjoyed a stroll in the autumn sun, but the 13-try…

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Orrell St James claim emphatic BARLA National Cup final win over Brighouse Rangers

ORRELL ST JAMES 56 BRIGHOUSE RANGERS 0 PHIL HODGSON Millennium Stadium, Featherstone, Sunday  ORRELL, runners-up to Thatto Heath Crusaders in last year’s final, expunged the…

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Australia star Cameron Munster defends England performances

THEY may have retained the Ashes with a game to spare, but Australia halfback Cameron Munster was quick to praise the efforts of England in…

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Grandson of ex-Great Britain international stars in Ireland Wolfhounds win

IRELAND WOLFHOUNDS 26 WALES DRAGONHEARTS 22 PHIL HODGSON, Castleford Panthers, Saturday BAILY TAIT, whose grandfather Frank ‘Spanky’ Dyson was a fine fullback for Huddersfield and…

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