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Why we’re talking about . . .

‘Catastrophic’: Rugby League World Cup rocked by Australia and NZ withdrawal

Organisers of this year’s event in England now have a huge decision to make

23 Jul 2021

Judd Trump celebrates his victory at the 2019 Betfred World Snooker Championship final

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Snooker’s £1m man Trump is ready to go wild

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 7 May

7 May 2019

Tony Adams won two first division and two Premier League titles with Arsenal

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In Brief

Tony Adams: from the Premier League to rugby league

Former Arsenal captain will become the next Rugby Football League president

13 Dec 2018

FC Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium has a 99,354-seat capacity

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In Brief

Camp Nou to host Catalans Dragons vs. Wigan Warriors

It will be the first ever rugby league match at FC Barcelona’s stadium

30 Nov 2018

Billy Slater Australia Rugby League World Cup final

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In Depth

Australia star Billy Slater wary of England threat in final

Reigning champions Australia head to the Brisbane final as heavy favourites

30 Nov 2017

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In Depth

Rugby League World Cup: results, fixtures and how to watch

We look at the Rugby League World Cup predictions and the latest betting odds

25 Nov 2017

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In Brief

England winger escapes World Cup ban

McGillvary cleared of biting Farah

8 Nov 2017

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In Brief

New York rugby league team applies to join the RFL

Jarryd Hayne is one star reportedly lined up for a move to the Big Apple

16 Oct 2017

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In Brief

Bradford Bulls go into liquidation

Former Super League champions cease trading following years of financial struggle

3 Jan 2017

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In Depth

Sam Burgess: England World Cup fall out made me quit union

Former Bath star says his heart was not in union and World Cup 'blame game' made him feel unwanted

10 Nov 2015

Rugby League

‘Catastrophic’: Rugby League World Cup rocked by Australia and NZ withdrawal

The Decathlon: Snooker’s £1m man Trump is ready to go wild

Tony Adams: from the Premier League to rugby league

Camp Nou to host Catalans Dragons vs. Wigan Warriors

Australia star Billy Slater wary of England threat in final

Rugby League World Cup: results, fixtures and how to watch

England winger escapes World Cup ban

Enjoy a different view

New York rugby league team applies to join the RFL

Bradford Bulls go into liquidation

Sam Burgess: England World Cup fall out made me quit union

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