Talking Rugby League: Shadow England team shows depth available to Shaun Wane

They always say that you can judge the strength of a representative squad by the quality of the players who weren’t selected for it. So…

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NRL in rude health and set to start with a bang

By IAN HOWE The 2022 NRL season will no doubt start with a bang this week for what will be the 115th season of professional Rugby…

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Championship Focus: Scepticism slowly abating as Cornwall prepare for debut

A few months ago, when the new Cornwall Rugby League Club was announced, I was deeply sceptical about its prospects. Based in the small Cornish…

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Talking Rugby League: So what does RFL and Super League realignment mean?

Last week the RFL and Super League confirmed that they have agreed to a form of realignment, which is intended to end the damaging split…

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Talking Grassroots: Defiance of Ukraine Rugby League president as sport shows its support

Sporting tours are, on the face of it, about what happens on the field of play, about performances and, primarily, about results. That’s a superficial…

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The Garry Schofield Column: It’s great to see the return of Ellery Hanley

It’s hello Ellery Hanley, goodbye Jake Connor, at least as far as England involvement this year is concerned.  I was absolutely delighted to see my…

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Super League Round 4: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points

Here’s who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Wakefield Trinity 18-34 Leeds Rhinos Ash…

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UpFront: Ellery Hanley’s return adds spice to England’s All Stars fixture

Ellery Hanley’s return to coaching with the Combined Nations All Stars has certainly provided an interesting additional element to England’s third match under Shaun Wane…

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North Wales Crusaders ready to fly flag for League One in Challenge Cup

North Wales Crusaders are the last remaining League 1 side in the Challenge Cup, and they go into this weekend’s clash with Sheffield Eagles confident…

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Ellery Hanley on returning to coaching for All Stars international

By DAVE SWANTON Ellery Hanley led St Helens to a Grand Final win at Old Trafford over Bradford Bulls in 1999 before leaving the club…

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