Obituary: Harry Beverley – The international prop who played a key role in Dewsbury’s perfect day

HARRY BEVERLEY (April 1947 – March 29, 2022) Harry Beverley was a rangy, athletic prop-forward whose career took him from his native Yorkshire to Cumbria…

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How to take Super League into Europe and rival the NRL

JASON COSTIGAN, an Australian commentator and one-time politician, who takes a special interest in Rugby League in the Northern Hemisphere, spells out his vision of…

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Rugby League Heroes: John Cogger

One of the great personalities of the 1980s, John Cogger swapped the Winfield Cup for lowly Runcorn as he sought to recover from a broken…

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Championship Focus: Hunslet pay tribute to a true club legend

There’s no shortage of Rugby League clubs who have experienced both the highs and lows of this sporting life. But not many can tell a…

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Talking Rugby League: How to boost poor attendances at Challenge Cup games

There is a touch of irony for Rugby League in the fact that the Challenge Cup receives some very welcome free-to-air TV coverage on the…

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Talking Grassroots: Women take centre stage for Easter’s Rugby League Finals Festival

The traditional Easter Sunday Women’s Rugby League Finals Festival at the Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road, Featherstone is always something to look forward to. And…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Can Shaun Wane persuade James Roby to change his mind?

If I were Shaun Wane, I know how I’d be spending the next few days – camped outside James Roby’s house. It’s crucial Shaun persuades…

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Talking Rugby League: St Helens building dynasty to rival 1990s Wigan and 2000s Leeds

A few weeks ago I wrote a column in which I asked whether St Helens might go undefeated for the season. The following Saturday they…

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RFL responds to parent’s criticism after girl unable to continue playing Rugby League

The RFL has responded to criticism from the York-based parent of a twelve-year old girl who has been banned from carrying on as a player…

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John Kear welcomes Wales’ return to action for mid-season international

Wales coach John Kear is looking forward to his charges’ first full international in more than three years following the pandemic. The Dragons will travel…

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