Talking Rugby League: RFL’s bill from IMG raises questions

I WAS surprised to learn recently that the RFL have apparently been issued with an invoice to pay £450,000 to IMG. I was surprised because…

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Super League 2023 Season Review: Hull KR

Super League: 4th (P27 W16 L11 F589 A498 PD+91 Pts32); Play-offs: Semi-finals; Challenge Cup: Runners-up THE HOPE A new head coach – and one untested…

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Toulouse Olympique’s new owner sets out stadium, Super League and Grade A ambitions

TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE are embarking upon a new chapter under the leadership of OLIVIER DUBOIS, aged 43, the owner of Autobuy (an electronic sales platform for…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Salford Red Devils’ stadium issue must be resolved

I REALLY feel for coach Paul Rowley, chief executive Ian Blease and the loyal supporters of Salford as uncertainty over the club’s stadium situation –…

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Obituary: Gordon Cottier – An inspirational Cumbrian

GORDON COTTIER (October 24, 1949 – November 7, 2023) FEW players who have worn the chocolate, blue and gold of Whitehaven have proved as versatile…

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St Helens waive the rules to induct James Roby into their Hall of Fame

ST HELENS have inducted former captain James Roby into their prestigious Hall of Fame, waiving the rule that says that a player should be retired…

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Family of Neil Fox take pride in naming of new Wakefield Trinity stand

THE niece of Rugby League legend Neil Fox says the naming of Wakefield Trinity’s new main stand after him is a matter of real pride…

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Sheffield Eagles excited by plans for new Super League-standard stadium

SHEFFIELD EAGLES plan to build a new 5,000-seater stadium in the city in conjunction with non-league football club Sheffield FC. The announcement of the project,…

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London Broncos insist player production commitment despite pulling plug on Academy

LONDON BRONCOS insist they remain committed to producing their own players despite scrapping their existing, and much-praised, Scholarship and Academy set-up in order to invest…

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England ‘relish’ challenge of overturning France in Marseille wheelchair rematch

TOM COYD is excited by the challenge of turning the tables on the French after England lost to their rivals in Leeds. Three weeks after…

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