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Ray French obituary

The voice of rugby league for the BBC and former Great Britain international who also played rugby union for England

The Guardian - UK

Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

The Independent UK

Wigan great Billy Boston knighted in historic first for rugby league

Billy Boston, 90, is not only one of rugby league’s greatest players, but one of the pioneering black figures in British sporting history

The Guardian - UK

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Rugby league legend Garry Schofield reveals brain damage diagnosis

A former Great Britain captain, Schofield says his condition will lead to dementia in future

The Independent UK

Kangaroos set to tour as part of revived RL Ashes

The Kangaroos are expected to engage in their first tour of England in over two decades, with talks underway to revive rugby league's Ashes.

AAP

Rugby league chiefs may pause controversial changes to tackle height

The governing body is ready to pause the controversial changes to tackle height in the professional game planned for 2025 which would have reduced the legal height to below the armpit

The Guardian - UK

Australia to host 2026 Rugby League World Cup

Australia have been handed hosting rights to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup, with some matches to also be played in Papua New Guinea.

AAP

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From Rugby to Soccer: Diverse Sports Betting Options in Australia

Australia is a nation passionate about sports, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the diverse betting options available to sports fans. From rugby to soccer, Australians have a plethora of opportunities to engage with their favorite sports through ...

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Veteran rugby league caller David Morrow dies aged 71

Long-time rugby league caller David Morrow has died of brain cancer at age 71, just a week after his elevation to the NRL's hall of fame.

AAP

Why is the Rugby League Challenge Cup final kicking-off at 3.07pm today?

Kick-off pushed back seven minutes in tribute

Evening Standard

Challenge Cup final changes kick-off time in tribute to rugby league legend Rob Burrow

A minute’s silence will be observed before both the men’s and women’s Challenge Cup finals after the death of Burrow aged 41

The Independent UK

Rob Burrow was ‘loving, kind and caring’, wife says

Ex-rugby league player Burrow died at the age of 41 after a four-and-a-half-year battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

The Independent UK

Prince William Leads Tributes As Rugby League Great Burrow Dies At 41

Prince William and former teammate Kevin Sinfield led the tributes to rugby league great Rob Burrow, who died on Sunday from motor neurone disease, aged 41.

International Business Times

Rob Burrow death - updates: Prince William and Kevin Sinfield lead tributes to rugby star

Kevin Sinfield describes best friend Rob Burrow as a ‘beacon of hope and inspiration’ in emotional tribute

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Rob Burrow, the inspirational rugby league star, dies after battle with motor neurone disease

Former rugby league star diagnosed with the condition in 2019 having retired two years prior

Newcastle Herald

Rugby league player 'serious but stable' in hospital

The man in his 20s remained in a Newcastle hospital on Tuesday.

AAP

Rugby league cult hero Terry Hill dies aged 52

Premiership-winning Manly centre Terry Hill has died while in the Philippines, aged 52.

The Guardian - AU

Ian Heads: a story-teller without peer and a true gentleman of rugby league

The journalist, who has died aged 81, was responsible for the Immortals concept but remained humble despite his status in the Australian game

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The Guardian - UK

Confusion reigns in Super League as new rules and legal case cast shadow

Rugby league’s bright new dawn under IMG is in danger of being undermined by a lack of clarity over law changes prompted by head injury concerns

The Guardian - AU

‘Fast, brutal, brilliant’: NRL’s Las Vegas gamble comes up trumps

Rugby league may not be the world game - yet - but the NRL’s showcase event in Las Vegas has proven it is capable of thriving on a global stage.

The Guardian - UK

Super League 2.0: IMG’s clout sets stage for the sport’s latest new era

Rugby league’s top flight will receive more coverage and publicity than ever in the most concerted effort yet to grow the game

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield to leave England coaching role after summer tour

Rugby league great will switch focus for the Six Nations before stepping down after summer trip to Japan and New Zealand

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell hails Kevin Sinfield ahead of ultra marathons and England decision

Rugby League hero yet to commit his future to Red Rose

AAP

Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires

Former Melbourne and St George Illawarra five-eighth Gareth Widdop has retired from professional rugby league.

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield names ‘rugby union convert’ Rob Burrow his World Cup inspiration ahead of England quarter-final

Sinfield has raised more than £7million for Motor Neurone Disease causes in honour of his best friend Burrow

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