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Mitchell Pearce in action for Newcastle Knights

RL Today: Mitchell Pearce in new colours & Castleford’s Mr Versatile

4th January 2022 Drew Darbyshire 0

Mitchell Pearce has been pictured in his new club colours, whilst one player is providing plenty of utility value for Castleford in 2022. [Read more…]

Tony Clubb goes into coaching, Hampshire future & superhuman Sinfield

19th November 2021 Drew Darbyshire 1

Former Wigan prop Toby Clubb has gone into coaching, whilst free agent Ryan Hampshire has provided an update on his future. [Read more…]

Rugby League Today: Salford star en route, John Bateman dream come true & free agents

25th October 2021 Drew Darbyshire 0

John Bateman was bursting with pride as he captained England for the first time on Saturday, whilst Salford’s star signing Brodie Croft is en route. [Read more…]

Rugby League Today: Lee Briers sends heartfelt message & St Helens ace set for Championship

21st October 2021 Drew Darbyshire 0

Lee Briers has paid tribute to Warrington with some classy words following his move to Super League rivals Wigan. [Read more…]

Shaun Wane appoints England captain and names squad to face France

20th October 2021 Correspondent 6

England coach Shaun Wane is expecting Wigan forward John Bateman to be revitalised by his appointment as captain for Saturday’s Test match against France in Perpignan. [Read more…]

Paper Talk: Season start date, Saints v Wigan for England captain & special Pryce

18th October 2021 James Gordon 1

There’s a St Helens v Wigan battle for the England captaincy, and more rave reviews for Huddersfield starlet Will Pryce in rugby league paper talk. [Read more…]

John Bateman “100% committed to Wigan” amid NRL speculation

1st September 2021 Drew Darbyshire 0

John Bateman has rubbished reports linking him with a return to the NRL, and says he is “100% committed” to Wigan. [Read more…]

Wigan forward John Bateman wins appeal against ban

25th August 2021 Drew Darbyshire 0

Wigan forward John Bateman is free to play against Leeds tonight after having his ban overturned. [Read more…]

Wigan 50-6 Leigh: Wigan continue recent strong form with convincing victory over winless Leigh

1st August 2021 Correspondent 0

Wigan registered their fourth Betfred Super League win in five games as they ran in nine tries against bottom club Leigh in a match that saw both teams reduced to 12 men. [Read more…]