Warrington Wolves’ testimonial man Joe Philbin on career highlights and Sam Burgess impact

JOE PHILBIN made his debut for Warrington as a teenager in a 34-4 away victory over Hull KR in June 2014. And now, at the…

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Jonny Lomax ready to embrace challenge of replacing James Roby as St Helens captain

JONNY LOMAX is ready to embrace the challenge of replacing St Helens icon James Roby as the club’s captain. Roby retired at the end of…

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Paul McShane praised for leading new Castleford Tigers after initial ‘apprehension’

PAUL McSHANE started this pre-season apprehensive of the changes being made at Castleford – but has ended up at the forefront of them. The hooker…

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Leigh Leopards’ Edwin Ipape hails key traits in ‘legend’ Adrian Lam

LIVEWIRE hooker Edwin Ipape has hailed his mentor Adrian Lam as attempts to build on a dream season by helping Leigh hit the heights once…

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Hull FC new boy Franklin Pele sets major goal ahead of Super League debut

FRANKLIN PELE is putting in the extra work to be fit and ready for his Super League debut. The 120kg prop has signed a two-year…

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Mike Eccles joins London Broncos owner in criticising grading and ‘short-sighted’ criteria

MIKE ECCLES has called for more support for London Broncos after owner David Hughes criticised the grading system that will almost certainly limit them to…

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Joel Tomkins on shock Wigan Warriors return – after training as a firefighter

JOEL TOMKINS has traded in his new life as a firefighter to return to Rugby League with the aim of producing stars of the future…

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Halifax Panthers’ Wembley winner Adam O’Brien on ‘unbelievable opportunity’ provided by 1895 Cup

Halifax Panthers enjoyed a memorable day at Wembley last season winning the 1895 Cup, but they know that their rivals will be working hard to…

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Time Machine: The many weird and wonderful lower-league Rugby League cup competitions in history

Rugby League has never been short of innovative ideas on how to fashion a knockout competition for clubs outside the top-flight, but sticking with one…

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1895 Cup Group One Preview: Barrow Raiders, Whitehaven, Workington Town

GROUP ONE Barrow Raiders Whitehaven Workington Town BARROW RAIDERS are the unfortunate side that won’t get the chance to host a group matchup but their…

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