New Zealand appoint former great to replace Michael Maguire as head coach

NEW ZEALAND have appointed Stacey Jones as their head coach through to the 2026 World Cup. Jones is regarded to be one of the country’s…

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Bradford Bulls among clubs with Wembley dreams as 1895 Cup gets serious

BRADFORD fans might be dreaming of a Wembley return – but Bulls coach Eamon O’Carroll is taking it one match a time as he hopes…

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London Broncos’ attendance on Super League return a ‘victory for expansion clubs’

FRIDAY night’s Super League clash in London was “a victory for expansion clubs” according to Catalans’ coach Steve McNamara. The former England boss, who has…

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Josh Thewlis repays Sam Burgess with Warrington Wolves win after ‘mad’ two weeks

JOSH THEWLIS was pleased to end a “mad” couple of weeks with a first Warrington win under Sam Burgess. The winger kicked six goals –…

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Castleford Tigers to make part of ground all-seater imminently for grading boost

CASTLEFORD hope to have the Princess Street end of the Jungle fully seated by May. At present, the covered section of the main stand is…

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Owen Trout ready for Leigh Leopards debut after ten-month lay-off and Huddersfield Giants exit

OWEN TROUT is chomping at the bit for his Leigh debut – understandably so, after almost ten months on the sidelines through injury. The forward…

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Why Salford Red Devils coach Paul Rowley is backing David Nofoaluma to fill Ken Sio’s shoes

SALFORD coach Paul Rowley believes that new signing David Nofoaluma will be the perfect replacement for Ken Sio. Nofoaluma, 30, has spent eleven seasons in…

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Michael Lawrence’s praise for Huddersfield Giants rising star

HUDDERSFIELD have a great fullback on their hands in Aidan McGowan, according to former Giants favourite Michael Lawrence. The 33-year-old is now skippering Bradford, where…

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Talking Rugby League: The issues raised by controversial calls in Wigan Warriors’ world title win

LAST February Penrith hosted the World Club Challenge in what seemed to me in a half-hearted way, going down to St Helens 12-13 in front…

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Bevan French on his Wigan Warriors future after World Club Challenge glory vindicates staying

FOR man-of-the-match Bevan French, Wigan’s victory against Penrith has further vindicated his decision to sign a new deal with the Warriors in late 2022. He…

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