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Coaches confident new tackle trial will make rugby league safer

The new laws will be trialled for the first time in the academy match between Bradford and Leeds.

The Independent UK

Newcastle United and city council set for key talks as Magic Weekend return teased

The 2023 staging of rugby league's Magic Weekend at St James' Park was expected to be the final one before the event was scrapped, but that may not now be the case

Chronicle Live

Leeds Rhinos youngster signs permanent deal with Championship club

The former Academy captain has departed.

Leeds Live

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RFL appoint Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan in new board role

The RFL have appointed Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE to a new role as a Board Observer.

Leeds Live

Q&A: What does the shake-up of domestic rugby league mean for the sport?

Wednesday’s vote means major changes are in store.

The Independent UK

Automatic promotion and relegation in Betfred Super League to be scrapped

From next season participation in the top-flight will be dependent on a number of factors.

The Independent UK

IMG club grading plan for rugby league comfortably gets green light

Rugby League Council strongly voted in favour of first installment of plans to 'reimagine' rugby league with a club grading system rather than traditional promotion and relegation

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Leeds Rhinos join Super League rivals in IMG voting intention with big decision looming

Gary Hetherington has made Leeds' plans clear ahead of the vote at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium.

Leeds Live

Rohan Smith stays silent on controversial Leeds Rhinos decision after RFL request

Rohan Smith spoke to the media after Leeds Rhinos' 18-17 win over Huddersfield Giants. Here's what he had to say.

Leeds Live

RFL chief Tony Sutton insists he's different to predecessors in bid to strengthen sport

Sutton, 49, was confirmed as Ralph Rimmer's replacement last month, the third successive appointment from within at the governing body, but he insists that is not a bad thing

Daily Mirror

100 former rugby league players start legal fight with RFL over brain injuries

Legal proceedings have been formally issued against the RFL on behalf of 100 former players who claim the sport did not protect them from brain injuries

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Hearn doubles down on rugby league claim after saying sport is "beyond f***ed"

Eddie Hearn has claimed rugby league is "beyond f***ed" and "bang in trouble", having previously held discussions about helping promote the sport with the RFL

Daily Mirror

"Tortured" Shaun Wane admits backing of players was key to him extending England deal

Wane, 58, discusses changes he'll make for 2025 World Cup after conceding how last year's tournament loss still "tortures" him but players' support was enough to realise they are on the right path

Daily Mirror

Shaun Wane wants to put ‘torture’ of World Cup exit behind him and focus on 2025

England will face 2025 hosts France at Warrington on April 29 in their first game since their agonising golden point semi-final defeat to Samoa.

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Independent UK

Hull KR had concerns over half of Wakefield’s hybrid playing surface

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has concerns over the health of his players.

Daily Mirror

RFL appoint new CEO as boss vows to lead sport through "pivotal and exciting" period

Sutton, 47, handed job on permanent basis after impressing while in temporary charge over last three months and is "proud and privileged" to lead sport into "pivotal" times

Daily Mirror

'Fandom' announced as key criteria for grading system as part of rugby league's new era

Five areas, including supporters, performances, finance, stadium and catchment, will drive how clubs are assessed - and which league they will play in - from 2025

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The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane stays on as England coach after RFL review with senior players

Shaun Wane will continue as head coach of the England men’s rugby league team through to the next Rugby League World Cup in 2025

Daily Mirror

Shaun Wane to stay on as England boss for 2025 Rugby League World Cup

Ex-Wigan coach Shaun Wane's future as international boss was under doubt after disappointing World Cup semi-final exit against Samoa but his deal's now been extended until 2025 while Stuart Barrow takes charge of women's side and Tom Coyd carries on for World Cup-winning wheelchair team

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane to lead England into next World Cup after agreeing contract extension

Stuart Barrow has been named head coach of England’s women’s team.

Leeds Live

Jack Welsby cleared to play against Leeds Rhinos as Blake Austin charged

The St Helens star conceded a penalty try for a high tackle.

The Independent UK

RFL eager for World Club Challenge to become annual fixture

The competition returned this season after a two-year absence due to the Covid pandemic and is currently negotiated on an ad hoc basis

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league tightens concussion rules but has no plans to lower tackle height

Rugby league will not amend its stance on tackle height despite controversial recent changes adopted by rugby union

The Independent UK

Stevie Ward: Rugby does not need to change DNA in bid to improve player welfare

The two-time Grand Final winner called time on his playing career aged just 27

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