Ex-Whitehaven captain back from retirement and doping ban

FORMER club captain Marc Shackley has returned to Whitehaven at the age of 36. Shackley, who turns 37 before the start of the season, was…

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New Zealand mount remarkable fightback to deny Samoa history

NEW ZEALAND 22 SAMOA 20 TOM SMITH, Go Media Stadium, Auckland, Sunday MELE HUFANGA sealed a massive second-half comeback to deny Fetu Samoa their first…

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Pete Johnston stars as Ireland thrash Scotland

SCOTLAND 6 IRELAND 58 Oriam Performance Centre, Edinburgh, Saturday TWENTY-FOUR points from Pete Johnston helped Ireland to a convincing wheelchair international victory in Scotland. Johnston…

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International round-up: Netherlands, Ukraine and Germany in Euro wins

NETHERLANDS made an impressive start to their European Championship B campaign, winning 36-6 in MALTA. Joran Schoenmaker scored two tries, including a crucial one on…

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Leigh Leopards sign Castleford Tigers winger Innes Senior

LEIGH LEOPARDS have signed Innes Senior on a two-year deal from Castleford Tigers. Ireland international winger Senior was released from the final year of his…

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Locations of League: Belfast

Our journey around the villages, towns, cities and regions that have rugby league running through their veins heads across the Irish Sea. GEORGE BEST, Alex…

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Lancashire hold on to win Women’s Origin

LANCASHIRE 20 YORKSHIRE 14 KASEY SMITH, Boundary Park, Oldham, Saturday LANCASHIRE overcame a late fightback from Yorkshire to secure a second triumph over the White…

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York Knights owner on Super League plans and future growth

YORK KNIGHTS owner Clint Goodchild had no doubt about the significance of Friday’s decision to elevate his club to Super League in 2026. “It’s a…

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Paul Rowley’s emotional Salford Red Devils farewell

PAUL ROWLEY bowed out at Salford Red Devils by telling supporters: “You gave me your heart and I gave you mine”. St Helens’ new head…

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Liam Byrne excited for Warrington Wolves move after losing exit at Wigan Warriors

LIAM BYRNE, the sole departing Wigan Warrior from Saturday’s 17-man squad, preferred to recall the high spots from his previous eight years at the club…

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