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Bradford trio banned as one referred for further investigation
It was a bad weekend for Bradford as they were thumped by local rivals Keighley in front of a near 5,000 crowd at Cougar Park.
Will Dagger on ‘mad’ few days as he discusses Hull KR exit
Will Dagger will go straight in to the Wakefield team to face champions St Helens on Friday after a whirlwind week saw him move on from Hull KR, where he ...
Everything you need to know about the Challenge Cup fourth round
The Challenge Cup fourth round takes place this weekend, with just two amateur clubs left in this year’s competition.
Playing in the NRL doesn’t guarantee England selection, says Shaun Wane
The nature of rugby league having two professional club competitions on opposite sides of the world means there will inevitably be occasions that the England squad won’t truly be at ...
England team to be picked on merit, as Wigan star knocking on door for international honours
Wigan winger Liam Marshall has made an impressive start to 2023, and will no doubt be in Shaun Wane’s England thoughts if his rich vein of form continues.
NRL target ‘wants to win Super League’ as he shrugs off move talk
Two of Super League’s top half-backs have been talked about in the NRL rumour mill this week as clubs struggling at the start of the season look to breathe life ...
Top try, goal & points scorers in Super League, Championship & League 1
Catalans’ Tom Johnstone, Leigh’s Josh Charnley and Wigan’s Liam Marshall are joint top of the Super League try scoring charts, having scored eight in six rounds.
Harry Newman in Shaun Wane’s thoughts for England selection
Shaun Wane says he sees Harry Newman as a future England international, but has warned he’d like to see the Leeds centre improve his on-field discipline.
RL Today: Williams on NRL rumours, England series close & fake expansion
It’s been a busy day in rugby league, as England coach Shaun Wane has held his first press conference since re-signing as national team coach.
Has Sam Tomkins played his last game for England?
England boss Shaun Wane has discussed the international future of Sam Tomkins following the captain’s decision to retire at the end of the current campaign.
“He is an extremely important part of our club” – France international pens new deal with Catalans
Catalans prop forward Julian Bousquet has signed a new one-year contract extension with the Super League club with an option of a further season.
George Williams keeping options open over NRL return
In-form Warrington stand-off and current Man of Steel leader George Williams has responded to speculation linking him with a possible return to the NRL.
Kruise Leeming still in England thoughts despite uncertainty over his future
England coach Shaun Wane says Kruise Leeming is in his thoughts for the mid-season international against France, despite currently being out of action.
Struggling Wakefield Trinity bring in outside-back from Huddersfield
Wakefield Trinity have confirmed the signing of outside-back Innes Senior from Huddersfield on an initial two-week loan deal.
Squad watch: Super League Round 7 squad news, TV coverage & predictions
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Super League Round Seven, including squad news, television coverage and our predictions.
‘Fake expansion’ and ‘spreadsheet grading’ will ‘kill’ rugby league
It wouldn’t be a rugby league revolution without public shows of discontent, and the start of IMG’s 12-year strategy plan is no different.
Paul Rowley confirms Salford duo out “for considerable time”
Salford coach Paul Rowley has revealed the club have suffered two long-term injury blows to centre Tim Lafai and hooker Amir Bourouh.
Featherstone Rovers forward makes short-term loan move to League 1
Featherstone Rovers have confirmed that forward Luke Cooper has joined League 1 outfit Doncaster on an initial two-week loan deal.
Leeds Rhinos handed major boost with England international named in squad for first time
Leeds have been handed a major boost ahead of their trip to Hull KR this Friday with England international Mikolaj Oledzki named for the first time.
Injuries at St Helens opens opportunity for rising prospect to make potential first appearance of season
St Helens boss Paul Wellens will give youngster George Delaney a first-team chance after confirming the 19-year-old will will join his 21-man squad for their fixture against Wakefield.
Tonga “more than likely” to have end of year test series in England
England coach Shaun Wane has said their proposed end of year test series against Tonga is not confirmed yet, but will ‘more than likely’ happen.
Catalans Dragons star Mitchell Pearce linked with NRL return
Reports in Australia have linked Catalans star half-back Mitchell Pearce with a return to the NRL with struggling side Wests Tigers.
Super League 2023: Man of Steel leaderboard
Warrington star George Williams has leapfrogged Hull KR’s Jordan Abdull to go top of the Man of Steel leaderboard after Round Six of Super League.
York favourites to win ‘three-horse race’ Women’s Super League
The pre-season predictions are for a three-horse race in the Women’s Super League, which kicks off on April 9.
Coach hails ‘toughest half-back he’s ever seen’ playing ‘phenomenal’ rugby league
He sits at the top of the Man of Steel leaderboard after guiding his Warrington side to six wins out of six.
Ex-Warrington forward Billy Magoulias hasn’t given up on NRL return
A year ago, Billy Magoulias was limbering up to make his Super League debut for Warrington and Wakefield.
Trying to make sense of latest Super League player swap deal as Wakefield fans voice their concerns
Eyebrows have been raised after Wakefield allowed exciting young prospect Corey Hall to join Hull KR as part of a deal to sign full-back Will Dagger.
Saints forward snubbed for Man of Steel points despite monster performance
Despite his 80 minute performance against Huddersfield that saw him complete 68 tackles, Matty Lees did not receive a single Man of Steel point following the latest Super League round.
Hull KR snap up top young talent in swap deal with Wakefield
Hull KR have snapped up talented prospect Corey Hall from Wakefield in a swap deal that has seen Will Dagger join injury-hit Trinity.
RL Today: Bateman’s pain, brutal Cas injury and Dodd speculation starts here
Running you through some of the big headlines and stories from today in rugby league.
French Elite Championship play-offs put back with top spot all but decided
Carcassonne will be looking to become French champion once again after all but securing top spot in the Elite Championship.
The start of a new long-term Super League rivalry
With the Battle of the Borough returning on Thursday, Leigh and Wigan will be hoping this is only the start of a new long-term rivalry in Super League.
St Helens boss comments on Lewis Dodd NRL speculation after half-back signs with new agency
St Helens head coach Paul Wellens insists that he has no qualms over Lewis Dodd’s future after the talented half-back recently signed with a leading NRL agent.
Castleford sweat on scans for prop while Andy Last remains optimistic on injured duo
Castleford are awaiting scans on prop forward Liam Watts after the 32-year-old suffered a blow to an AC joint in the 38-0 defeat to Warrington.
Ex-Featherstone boss backed for NRL gig
Former Featherstone boss Ryan Carr has been backed to take on the gig by an ex-NRL player.
More could follow star to rugby union for ‘international exposure’
It’s four months since the end of the World Cup yet we still await news of the next international programme, while one of its stars has pledged his future to ...
Coverage boost for Women’s Super League
The Women’s Super League will have more eyeballs on it than ever before in 2023 as more live coverage is confirmed.
John Bateman suffers ‘one of the most painful injuries’ in rugby league
John Bateman has suffered ‘one of the most painful injuries’ in the sport but has been named for Wests Tigers for their Round Five NRL clash with Brisbane Broncos.
Dom Young named in reserves as big decision made on Josh Reynolds
England international Dom Young has been named in Newcastle Knights’ reserves ahead of their NRL Round Five clash with Manly Sea Eagles.
How Leigh-Wigan is the new Broncos-Cowboys for Leopards star
Leigh captain John Asiata has been there and done it at the highest level, but there is something new he will experience on Thursday night.
Loanee returns to Wigan as Matt Peet provides update
Wigan have recalled young forward Joe Shorrocks from his loan at Leigh ahead of their derby on Thursday, billed as the Battle of the Borough.
Championship Round Seven attendances as derby attracts impressive crowd
Keighley were able to claim bragging rights for both the result and the highest crowd of the weekend in their 34-6 win over Bradford at Cougar Park.
How Super League legend was almost persuaded to head London revolution
Great Britain legend Paul Sculthorpe has told the sensational story when he came close to joining Richard Branson’s London Broncos just before his move to St Helens.
Four players banned following latest Super League round
Four Super League players have received suspensions following the latest round of action.