Talking Rugby League: Is it time for Jake Connor’s England recall?

I DON’T think many spectators or TV viewers would dispute the fact that Jake Connor had another outstanding game for Leeds against Warrington on Saturday….

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Scotland to play first women’s international this year

SCOTLAND will play their first women’s international this year. The new team will take part in a tri-series event in the autumn alongside England Community…

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It’s Sir Billy Boston as Rugby League is recognised at last

CONGRATULATIONS have flowed for Billy Boston after the legendary former Wigan and Great Britain winger was awarded a knighthood. Now 90, the Cardiff-born star not…

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Upper tier opened at Wembley for Ashes opener

TICKETS are now on sale for part of the upper tier at Wembley Stadium for the first match of this autumn’s Ashes series. England will…

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Mal Meninga leaves Australia job to coach Perth Bears

AUSTRALIA are searching for a new coach for this autumn’s Ashes tour after Mal Meninga was appointed by NRL expansion team Perth Bears. Meninga will…

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Tommy Makinson leaves door open for England recall

TOMMY MAKINSON has not played for England for two years but admits he is ready for an Ashes recall if national coach Shaun Wane wants…

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Talking Rugby League: What Origin opener tells us about the Ashes

WATCHNG the first State of Origin match last Wednesday brought home to me what a difficult task England coach Shaun Wane has in preparing a…

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Obituary: Gordon Pritchard – the well-travelled Cardiff codebreaker

GORDON PRITCHARD (September 26, 1954 – May 15, 2025) GORDON PRITCHARD was a son of the Welsh Valleys who played for both Cardiff City/Bridgend Blue…

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Catalans Dragons identify Shane Wane as top choice to be new head coach

CATALANS DRAGONS are hoping to persuade England coach Shaun Wane to take over the reins at Stade Gilbert Brutus. Wane was at Saturday’s game in…

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Ireland retain Wheelchair Celtic Cup after record wins

IRELAND retained the Wheelchair Celtic Cup on Saturday after recording the two biggest wins in their history at Cardiff’s Archers Arena. Playing in the second…

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