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Wales name squad for Autumn Nations Series as Dewi Lake retains captaincy | Rugby Union News
Wales boss Warren Gatland has named two uncapped players in a 35-strong squad for the Autumn Nations Series with Dewi Lake retaining the captaincy. New Zealand-born Scarlets wing Blair Murray – he qualifies for Wales via his mother – and Gloucester’s former England U20 lock Freddie Thomas have both made the squad ahead of games…
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Gallagher Premiership: Northampton trounce Sale as Newcastle end 25-game losing streak | Rugby Union News
Northampton bounced back from their derby disappointment in style as they trounced Sale 47-17 in the Gallagher Premiership. Where Northampton were wasteful in defeat at Leicester last Saturday, they were lethal against the Sharks at Franklin’s Gardens, where Ollie Sleightholme scored two of their seven tries. It also meant their winning run at home will…
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Super League: Kurt Haggerty to replace Paul Rowley as Salford Red Devils head coach from 2026 season | Rugby League News
Salford Red Devils have confirmed that Kurt Haggerty will replace Paul Rowley as head coach of the Betfred Super League side from the start of the 2026 season. Haggerty, currently assistant coach at the club, will step up after Rowley revealed earlier this week that he will be taking on the director of rugby role. The…
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England Rugby League: Uncapped Wigan Warriors duo Junior Nsemba, Liam Marshall included in Samoa Test series squad | Rugby League News
Uncapped Wigan Warriors duo Junior Nsemba and Liam Marshall have been included in Shaun Wane’s 24-player England squad for their two-Test series vs Samoa. Both players were part of Wigan’s Super League Grand Final success vs Hull KR on Saturday, while 20-year-old forward Nsemba was named Super League Young Player of the Year. Wing Marshall,…
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Wheelchair Super League Grand Final: Leeds Rhinos complete unbeaten season after comeback victory over Halifax Panthers | Rugby League News
Leeds Rhinos clinched their first Wheelchair Super League title since their treble-winning season of 2021 on Sunday, surging back from a 12-point deficit late in the first half to gain revenge on Halifax Panthers for a Grand Final defeat two years ago. That was the first of two consecutive Grand Final losses for the Rhinos,…
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Canada 12-21 England: Red Roses retain WXV1 crown | Rugby Union News
England overpowered Canada 21-12 to retain their title in Sunday’s WXV1 decider in Vancouver. The Canadian hosts put the Red Roses under intense pressure, but the defending champions fought back, extending their winning run to 20 matches with a nine-point victory. Canada dominated early with a penalty in the opening minutes of the game, but…
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The Wigan Warriors dynasty: What makes the Super League champions tick? | Rugby League News
If we look at building a dynasty like baking a cake, Wigan Warriors have put the cherry on top of their Victoria Sponge and then some. Stay with me on this analogy, but with any great cake you have the solid base foundation of the sponge, the cream and jam that hold it together, the…
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Super League Grand Final 2024: Talking points, team news and storylines to follow from Old Trafford | Rugby League News
Talking points, team news and the key storylines ahead of Saturday’s Betfred Super League Grand Final between Wigan Warriors and Hull KR, live on Sky Sports… Meet the finalists Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use…
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Pundit predictions: Who will win the Super League Grand Final 2024? | Rugby League News
Ahead of the Super League Grand Final 2024, the Sky Sports Rugby League pundits give their predictions on what will happen in the big game… Jon Wilkin’s Grand Final predictions Monterosa This content is provided by Monterosa, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to…
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Joe El-Abd: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United an example for Steve Borthwick’s England re staff changes | Rugby Union News
New defence coach Joe El-Abd believes the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United shows why England could benefit from the recent upheaval in Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff. El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly handed in his resignation in…
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