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Footballer, Bachelor star … fantasy writer? The TikTok furore over Luke Bateman’s book deal

His book is expected to be about a boy battling hardships in a magical world, but the deal has sparked real world debate about power and privilege

The Guardian - AU

‘A great privilege’: Mal Meninga locked in as Perth Bears’ inaugural NRL coach

NRL Immortal Mal Meninga says it is a ‘great privilege and responsibility’ to be appointed head coach of the Perth Bears

The Guardian - AU

Former England coach says Australia humbling in Las Vegas did ‘a lot of damage’

Craig Richards led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.

The Independent UK

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Billy The Kid looks out of bullets as Maroons face another Origin defeat

Billy Slater is still revered in Queensland but he may have to consider personnel changes after a one-sided opening defeat to NSWBlues

The Guardian - AU

Women’s Super League is light years behind Australia but kicks off with hope

England’s pummelling in Las Vegas was considered a major setback by some but Wigan coach Denis Betts and the RFL see it differently

The Guardian - UK

Perth team confirmed to join NRL in $65m deal funded by Western Australia taxpayers

Western Australia premier Roger Cook has revealed the details of the heavily-anticipated NRL expansion team based in Perth

The Guardian - AU

Ghost field goal triggers Raiders’ Magic Round win to leave Storm rueing ill discipline

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy has cursed his side’s ill-discipline after they gave away three late penalties to lose the final match of NRL Magic Round

The Guardian - AU

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Panthers rediscover their old magic as Nathan Cleary wizardry baffles Broncos

The Penrith Panthers beat the Brisbane Broncos 32-8 with a Nathan Cleary masterclass finally getting the four-time premiers out of last place

The Guardian - AU

Su’A’s spellbinding blunder costs Dragons dear in NRL Magic Round

Backrower’s spectacular gaffe led to a painful 34-28 defeat and even took the shine off the Tigers’ victory

The Guardian - AU

Magic Weekend brings a divided sport together – for 48 hours at least

All 12 Super League clubs take the field at St James’ Park in Magic Weekend but away from the pitch the structure of the sport in England is under discussion

The Guardian - UK

Harmony of NRL Magic Round delivers antidote for election weekend

Now in its sixth year, the event has all the ingredients of a rugby league dream and is known for interactions between fans and their idols

The Guardian - AU

Super League stars excited for return of Magic Weekend to Newcastle

The event is now guaranteed to remain in the north east for at least the next three years.

The Independent UK

Brisbane is Magic Round’s beating heart but risks becoming a victim of its own success

Rugby league’s annual expo would lose much of its sparkle if the NRL moves the festivities to another host city after the current deals ends in 2027

The Guardian - AU

Fine forecast as Women’s State of Origin goes from strength to strength

The Maroons begin the defence of their title with hopes high of more record crowds, as the code becomes more aware of the appeal of women’s players

The Guardian - AU

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NRL star claims cops hit him with 'barrage of punches'

A rugby league player says he was king hit before being knocked unconscious by a flurry of punches to the face during a wild brawl with police.

The Guardian - AU

NRL approves revised Perth expansion bid to bring back the Bears

The ARLC agrees in principle to WA government proposal with existing clubs and Rugby League Players’ Association still to sign off the deal

The Guardian - AU

Case for the defence proves Bulldogs have foundations in place for long-term success

Canterbury-Bankstown are the real deal after a familiar force brings winds of cultural change to propel the club to their best start to a season since 1938

The Guardian - AU

Wests Tigers and Lachlan Galvin: a modern-day NRL saga for the social media age

This tug-of-war is different to rugby league’s standard soap opera – it has spilled over into the online realm and raises questions about employee safety

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The Guardian - UK

Hull KR and Hull FC savour local supremacy before top-of-table clash

With the clubs occupying first and second spot in the standings, the stakes are unusually high for their Good Friday derby

The Guardian - AU

‘Take a chill pill’: Benji Marshall’s defence of Lachlan Galvin exposes NRL circus

The Wests Tigers coach batted away a flurry of questions before volunteering a one-minute monologue in support of the rugby league prodigy

The Guardian - AU

Case for defence falls apart as Panthers’ nose dive from NRL summit continues

A fifth straight loss has deepened the gloom in Penrith though coach Ivan Cleary insists things can change quickly for the defending premiers

The Guardian - UK

NRL takeover of Super League depends on keeping French sides

Any potential deal for the NRL to take control of Super League depends on the continued presence of French clubs in the British game

The Guardian - UK

Sexism and misogyny complaints add to turmoil at Rugby Football League

Historical allegations made to whistleblowing email as English rugby league’s governing body faces pressure

The Guardian - UK

Doug Laughton obituary

Great Britain rugby league player who went on to become coach of the formidable Widnes side of the 1980s

The Independent UK

A proper commitment – Part-time Whitehaven gear up for 470-mile Cornwall trip

Head coach Anthony Murray admits the trip will hit the club’s finances.

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