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Ex-NRL star Hayne to fight rape accuser's damages claim

Possible talks to settle a lawsuit facing ex NRL-star Jarryd Hayne by his rape accuser have ended before they began, with the matter now to play out in court.

AAP

No closer to Papua New Guinea NRL kick off: Albanese

A Papua New Guinea-based NRL team appears a matter of when, not if - though Anthony Albanese still cannot say 'when' will be.

AAP

The Prince of Locks: Ron Coote finally recognised as rugby league Immortal

The six-time premiership winner, three-time World Cup champion and World Cup winning captain deserves a place among the pantheon of greats

The Guardian - AU

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Magic Weekend here to stay, says rugby league commercial chief

The two-day showcase had been viewed as a potential casualty of the sport’s link-up with IMG.

The Independent UK

There might be no way back for Magic Weekend if Elland Road flops as host

Newcastle has been the pick of previous host venues but the fixtures in Leeds at least offer hope of thrills on the pitch

The Guardian - UK

Western Bears can thrive in Perth as NRL learn lessons from darker times

New club with links to North Sydney will be a welcome addition but league must set them up for success to build on budding support in the west

The Guardian - AU

Super League will benefit if Hull KR or Warrington can end title triopoly

For almost two decades, three teams have dominated rugby league’s top tier – but that may be about to change

The Guardian - UK

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Wigan allay burnout fears with return to form against Leigh to reclaim top spot

Wigan Warriors returned to the top of the Super League with a 28-6 victory against Leigh Leopards

The Guardian - UK

St Helens may be getting back in gear after malfunction in winning machine

Saturday’s emphatic win over Hull FC ended a run of five straight defeats for Super League’s dominant force

The Guardian - UK

Ex-NRL star loses bid for $1m spinal injury payout

A former professional rugby league player has lost a court bid to claim a sizeable insurance payout after suffering a career-ending spinal injury in a tackle.

AAP

Regan Grace under no pressure ahead of Wales bow – Warren Gatland

Former St Helens star handed chance in Australia tour finale.

The Independent UK

NSW Blues beat Queensland Maroons: State of Origin 2024 Game 3 – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: NSW claimed the 2024 series with a thrilling 14-4 victory over Queensland at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane

The Guardian - AU

RFL considers reviving Great Britain Lions brand to replace England for tour

Senior rugby league officials are considering reviving the Great Britain brand to replace England for next year’s tour of Australia

The Guardian - UK

Zach Eckersley seals comeback derby win in style for Wigan against St Helens

Stand-in full-back creates one try and scores the winner as injury-hit St Helens lose out 16-12

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Super League in Las Vegas hailed as ‘biggest moment’ in its 28-year history

Super League will create history next March, after it was confirmed that Wigan and Warrington will take a competitive fixture to Vegas

The Independent UK

Wigan and Warrington to play Betfred Super League game in Las Vegas next March

England women will also meet Australia in a Test match in the US city on the same day.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league in need of international rescue after nadir of French farce

A sparse crowd watched an England victory that was once again disappointing viewing and felt like the lowest ebb

The Guardian - UK

England overcome France but worries over international rugby league grow

England’s only mid-season international ended with a new-look side defeating France, but the occasion underlined the problems rugby league possesses

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The Guardian - UK

Minchella completes journey from the building site to England Test rugby

The road to international honours has not been easy but the Hull KR star hopes his England debut on Saturday is ‘not the end or the pinnacle’

AAP

Hammer attacker 'crushed' as court delays NRL return

An ex-Dragons player who chased a man across rooftops with a hammer will have to wait until 2026 to return to professional rugby league.

AAP

Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth rape trial

Prosecutors have confirmed former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will not face trial for a fourth time, after appeal judges quashed his convictions for raping a woman.

The Independent UK

Wing Regan Grace handed shock Wales call-up for Australia tour as Warren Gatland names squad

The rugby league convert is yet to play a competitive professional game in rugby union

The Guardian - UK

Leeds pay touching tributes to Rob Burrow before victory against Leigh

Brodie Croft scored two tries for Leeds in their 18-10 Super League win against Leigh on an emotional night celebrating the life of Rob Burrow

The Independent UK

William’s message to Rob Burrow’s family ‘something we will treasure forever’

The former rugby league player died earlier this month at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half year battle with motor neurone disease.

The Guardian - UK

England players push for Kevin Sinfield to stay on in consultancy role

Jamie George has led calls for the rugby league great to remain involved beyond the summer tour, describing his input as invaluable

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