Straight Talking: Why new Championship format will not last

JAMES GORDON has strong reservations about the new fixture structure for the merged Championship competition that will play out in 2026. THE release of the…

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RFL awards for committed grassroots volunteers

A NUMBER of highly active and committed volunteers are still cock-a-hoop after being hailed by the Rugby Football League for their sustained contribution to the…

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Brad Arthur names Leeds Rhinos captain and releases squad numbers

LEEDS RHINOS head coach Brad Arthur has named Ash Handley as the club’s captain for next season. Kallum Watkins has been named as vice captain…

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IRL make World Cup U-turn with tournaments to remain together

THE International Rugby League have U-turned on holding their three World Cups separately in future. In 2023, the IRL decided to split up the tournaments,…

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Ex-Bradford Bulls man Jorge Taufua playing sixth-tier rugby union

FORMER Tonga and Samoa international Jorge Taufua is playing at step six of the English rugby union system ahead of a potential new route in…

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Widnes Vikings buoyed by kit-event interest

WIDNES VIKINGS have unveiled their new kits, manufactured by Debeau Performance, who recently entered Rugby League via Leigh. The Vikings have a mainly all-white home…

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Harry Medlicott says Goole Vikings ‘the place to be’ after Queensland Cup spell

GOOLE VIKINGS signing Harry Medlicott says Scott Taylor is the perfect coach as gears up for his bow in the professional game in England. The…

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Newcastle Thunder sign Jude Ferreira from York Knights

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have added another York Knights player to their ranks by signing Jude Ferreira. The 24-year-old centre was limited to three appearances in his…

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Lindsay Anfield explains Catalans Dragons role and hopes to help England

LINDSAY ANFIELD is hopeful that her new involvement with the Catalans Dragons’ women’s team can have a knock-on effect to the England national side. After…

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New-look Sheffield Eagles connecting ahead of pre-season opener

SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard hopes to see further signs of a growing connection between squad members when he returns to Keighley on Saturday. The…

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