Tough Women’s Challenge Cup draw is perfect for newcomers Sheffield Eagles

CHALLENGE CUP newcomers Sheffield Eagles have landed the perfect draw for their debut in the competition according to rugby development officer Andrea Dobson, who also…

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Former Salford Red Devils captain and England international Malcolm Alker dies aged 45

FORMER Salford and England star Malcolm Alker has died at the age of 45. His former club confirmed the news on Sunday, saying: “It is…

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Time Machine: When a former Blue Peter presenter played rugby league with Castleford

Our time machine travels back to 1977 to watch legendary daredevil BBC children’s television presenter John Noakes tackling rugby league at Castleford. HE SUSTAINED concussion…

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Match of my Years: When Castleford Tigers blew their chance of Super League glory

Former Rugby League World editor Alex Davis relives the pain of a night to forget at Old Trafford when Castleford Tigers saved their worst till…

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Challenge Cup first-round preview as top amateur clubs meet Forces and expansion sides

DATES and kick-off times have been confirmed by the Rugby Football League for the first round of the 2024 Betfred Challenge Cup, which gets under…

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Ritchie Hawkyard eyes new Challenge Cup adventure with Newsome Panthers

FORMER professional Ritchie Hawkyard remains as hungry to succeed as ever as he prepares to re-acquaint himself with the Challenge Cup. But the former Bradford…

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Why the Challenge Cup is still special as amateurs prepare for first round

BOOK your seats for the Wembley extravaganza, on the second weekend of June, now! My advice is, I think, timely, as the first round of…

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Steele Retchless recalls London Broncos’ halcyon days competing with Super League’s best

As London Broncos return to Super League in 2024, we catch up with one of their greatest past players, Steele Retchless, for a trip down…

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Leigh Leopards in-depth preview: Why Adrian Lam believes ‘best times are still ahead’

Adrian Lam tells STEPHEN IBBETSON what’s next for fast-moving Leigh Leopards. LITTLE old Leigh have come a long way in two short years. When Adrian…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Warrington Wolves in Super League 2024

WARRINGTON have a no-nonsense new coach in Sam Burgess, whose lengthy time in Australia will have honed his desire for intensity in both training and…

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