Andy Ackers hopeful of securing England spot for World Cup quarter-finals

ANDY ACKERS is hoping he can secure place in England’s squad for the World Cup quarter-finals after starring in the rout of Greece. Ackers bagged…

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Wales deserve something for World Cup efforts says John Kear ahead of PNG tie

WALES coach John Kear says his players have shown “hearts of lions” at the World Cup and deserve something to show for their efforts. The…

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Tom Halliwell excited to play on Copper Box stage as England start campaign

TOM HALLIWELL says it will be a “‘pinch me’ moment” to lead out England at the Copper Box as they begin their World Cup challenge…

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‘I don’t need to prove anything to anyone’: Chris Hill hits back at doubters over England selection

CHRIS HILL’s selection in the England squad was questioned by some supporters, but the veteran prop certainly had no doubt that his selection was fully…

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Kieran Foran targets New Zealand improvement as he assesses Fiji challenge ahead

KIERAN FORAN admits New Zealand need to improve after beating Ireland 48-10 at Headingley. The Kiwis have topped their group, after a third consecutive win,…

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Kristian Woolf makes ‘best in the world’ claim about Tonga’s Jason Taumalolo

TONGA head coach Kristian Woolf believes that his captain Jason Taumalolo is currently the best forward in the world. The 29-year-old led his country to…

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‘I want to stay in Rugby League’: Kyle Evans on his future after eye-catching Wales debut

WALES winger Kyle Evans made plenty of people sit up and take notice last Monday, when he scored a striking try against the Tongans as…

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Dan Norman on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves shot and ‘class’ World Cup experience

DAN NORMAN loved the experience of taking on New Zealand in his Test debut and feels Ireland can build from this World Cup. The Irish…

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Female referees make World Cup history days apart

AFTER 68 years of waiting for the first female referee of a men’s World Cup match, there were two in the space of five days…

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‘We have 24 great players’: Craig Richards on England squad selection ahead of opening match

ENGLAND head coach Craig Richards has said the fact he has had to leave some people out of his squad is a good thing and…

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