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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 - UK

‘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 - AU

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

The Guardian - UK

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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

Evening Standard

Premiership-winning five-eighth Widdop retires

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

AAP

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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Kate Middleton dubbed wheelchair rugby ‘natural’ after scoring conversion in front of World Cup winners

The Princess of Wales was celebrating diversity in Rugby League during a visit to Hull.

The Independent UK

Lachlan Coote retires from rugby league after fifth concussion in two years

The 33-year-old won three consecutive Super League titles with St Helens.

The Independent UK

Hull KR rugby league star releases "emotional" statement as he ends career on health grounds

Hull Kingston Rovers star Lachlan Coote has called time on his career with immediate affect after the full-back received health advice and opted to walk away from the game

Daily Mirror

Rugby league’s tackle-height trial begins at Bradford to mixed reactions

The trial to protect players from concussion will span 24 games but high penalty count in first match is not encouraging

The Guardian - UK

Rugby league strives to step up amid Premiership’s collective crisis

With tens of thousands of union fans left without a club, rugby league may attempt an expansion into other strongholds

The Guardian - UK

Rob Burrow's wife uses his own words to say 'government will have blood on its hands'

Rugby legend Rob Burrow's wife Lindsey says delays in funding has left them angry and frustrated, especially after seeing the speed of Covid vaccine research

Daily Mirror

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

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Magic Weekend attendance up as St James' Park boasts rugby league record

The Magic Weekend at St James' Park saw an increase in attendance this year despite train strikes and travel issues for fans

Chronicle Live

Everything you need to know about 2023's Magic Weekend at St James' Park

Newcastle upon Tyne will play host to tens of thousands of rugby league fans - as the Magic Weekend event lands at St James' Park once again this weekend.

ABC News

Tina Turner and her Australian connections: How The Best became rugby league's anthem and why is the Nutbush mandatory at gatherings?

From rugby league to the Nutbush City Limits line dance and even What's Love Got to Do with It, Tina Turner had deep connections to Australia. How that happened.

Daily Mirror

Rob Burrow's 'happiest day' came when Rugby League pal carried him over marathon line

The 40-year-old, who has motor neurone disease, said of the inaugural Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon: 'The whole day was one day in a million'

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Daily Mirror

Rugby League World Cup plans in turmoil after France pull plug on 2025

France become second host to bail on hosting the 2025 tournament due to financial difficulties leaving international rugby league facing yet more turmoil and chaos

The Guardian - AU

‘Is that satire?’: Outrage as Peter V’landys describes NRL as ‘wagering content’

Australian rugby league boss saying ‘quiet part out loud’ in quest to generate revenue from US betting market, anti-gambling advocate says

Leeds Live

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.

Manchester Evening News

Salford Red Devils set to become wholly community-owned in a first of its kind restructure

Les Diables Rouges have launched the ‘Reds Rise Together’ scheme, giving fans a seat at the head of the table. The move is set to guarantee the Manchester club Category A status in the recently announced ‘Reimagining Rugby League Consultation Project’.

Daily Mirror

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

ABC News

Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports

NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling.

The Conversation

More Pacific rugby league stars are opting to play for their homelands over Australia or NZ – that's good for the game

With this year’s National Rugby League (NRL) season now up and running, the prevalence of Pacific players in the tournament is again obvious to see. All NRL teams now feature stars with Pacific nations heritage – indeed, it’s hard to imagine the game without them.

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