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York Knights v Warrington Wolves - Mark Applegarth outlines biggest challenge for newcomers ahead of latest test From York Knights' round one statement to Las Vegas and the World Club Challenge in between, it has been a breathless start to the 2026 Super League season – and the promoted clubs are right at the he...

"A good example was week two versus Leeds. They fully capitalised on us being slightly off and put a score on us."

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'Brilliant story' - Sheffield United defender delivers his own baby at 22 Sheffield United defender Jili Buyabu could feature for Forest Green Rovers this weekend - two days after delivering his own baby.

The defender jumped into action - but could still play this weekend

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Willie Peters warns Hull KR loyalty will be tested after Leeds Rhinos capitulation Willie Peters has warned Hull KR that recent achievements only count for so much as they look to prove last week’s capitulation against Leeds Rhinos was a one-off.

Willie Peters has warned Hull KR that recent achievements only count for so much

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'Revised bid' set to be lodged in race to buy Sheffield Wednesday Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reportedly set to lodge a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday.

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reportedly set to lodge a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday

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Exclusive: 'Brilliant' Leeds United defender's chances of England recall rated Leeds United icon Jermaine Beckford believes Whites defender James Justin has a realistic chance of making England’s World Cup squad.

The in-form Leeds United defender was last capped by England in 2022

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"The belief shown in me by Yorkshire and the coaches has played a huge role in helping me reach this point" - Fin Bean FIN BEAN has signed a new two-year contract that will keep him at Yorkshire until the end of the 2028 season.

Fin Bean has signed a new two-year contract that will keep him at Yorkshire until the end of the 2028 season

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Eighth-place target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs next season as play-off format changes The target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs will be different next season as the teams who finish seventh and eighth will qualify for the new-look play-offs.

🚨 The target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs will be different next season

Gordon Strachan encourages Scotland to consider 'hungry' Hull City star Gordon Strachan has encouraged Scotland to consider a recall for Hull City talisman Oli McBurnie.

"I see no reason why Scotland wouldn’t take him back into the squad."

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RFL approve Halifax Panthers' return to Championship Halifax Panthers will return to Championship action this weeked after the Rugby Football League granted membership to a newly-formed club.

Halifax Panthers will return to Championship action this weekend

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Harrogate RUFC sniff play-off spot after securing double over Yorkshire rivals Ilkley Harrogate took a significant step towards the end-of-season play-offs with victory over local rivals Ilkley on Saturday – and director of rugby Jake Brady has declared his team is scared of no one in ...

Jake Brady has declared Harrogate RUFC are scared of no one in the post-season lottery

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Rotherham United boss believes ex-Barnsley man has 'huge potential' Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw believes midfielder Josh Benson has “huge potential”.

“We really liked him when we were here last time, when he was coming through at Burnley. We know he's got huge potential. We know he can be a very creative player.”

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Daniel Farke on why his Manchester City red card was a mistake which should be scrapped Daniel Farke says the red card he received against Manchester City was a "clear and obvious" mistake, so he does not expect to be banned from the touchline at home to Sunderland on Tuesday.

Daniel Farke says the red card he received against Manchester City was a "clear and obvious" mistake

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Exclusive: Ronaldo Vieira lifts lid on 'weird' Leeds United exit and his new chapter Nearly a decade has passed since Leeds United fans started singing about a teenager never giving the ball away.

The former Leeds United midfielder has spoken candidly about his Elland Road exit - and his new chapter

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Doncaster Rovers boss urges players to display dark arts after 'unacceptable' moment against Cardiff City DONCASTER ROVERS manager Grant McCann called on his players to start showing their streetwise side after a lack of gamesmanship cost them in Saturday’s heavy home setback to leaders Cardiff City.

Grant McCann has called on his Doncaster Rovers players to start showing their streetwise side

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'Important to recognise the excellent work' says Grant after Huddersfield Town exit Lee Grant has said it is important to recognise the “excellent work” done during his reign as Huddersfield Town manager.

Lee Grant has said it is important to recognise the “excellent work” done during his reign as Huddersfield Town manager

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'Not a top-ball winner' - Leeds United star subject of surprise assessment Leeds United star Anton Stach’s hopes of representing Germany at the World Cup this summer have been dented by a rather frank assessment of his profile.

Leeds United star Anton Stach’s hopes of representing Germany at the World Cup this summer have been dented by a rather frank assessment of his profile

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Reading v Bradford City: Boss on travel sickness and rival's acknowledgement IN a largely memorable season for Bradford City, trips down the M1 and A1 - two of England's most famous road networks - have proved eminently forgettable.

"We're only probably five points down, but it's just the manner of the defeats and the goals that's happened."

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“We still haven’t played that perfect game" - Harry Brook THE suspicion that England had limped into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup was not without foundation but here was a confidence-boosting victory in their final Super Eights game.

Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed send England towards T20 World Cup semi-finals on a winning note 🏏

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Harvey Biljon reveals key factor in Rotherham Titans' National One title push In a rare moment of weakness, Rotherham Titans director of rugby Harvey Biljon allowed himself to look at the bigger picture of the National One promotion race and give his verdict on what his team mi...

“We’ve got four of our six games at home and we’ve got to make sure we can perform in front of our supporters.”

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QPR v Sheffield United: Time for squad players to show worth Chris Wilder admits his Sheffield United squad is bigger than he would like, but it should help them through the end of a difficult week.

Chris Wilder admits his Sheffield United squad is bigger than he would like - but it should help them through the end of a difficult week

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Rugby league takes over Fremont Street - English fans steal show in Sin City Leeds Rhinos legend Barrie McDermott said it better than anyone at Thursday's jaw-dropping Fremont Street carnival.

Leeds Rhinos legend Barrie McDermott said it better than anyone at Thursday's jaw-dropping Fremont Street carnival

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James Justin hoping Leeds United can avoid 'scrapping' for Premier League safety James Justin has said Leeds United can avoid having to scrap for Premier League safety - if they maintain their current levels.

James Justin has said Leeds United can avoid having to scrap for Premier League safety - if they maintain their current levels

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Castleford Tigers v Huddersfield Giants: Captain Alex Mellor out for two months with broken leg Castleford Tigers v Huddersfield Giants Castleford Tigers captain Alex Mellor has been ruled out for two months with a broken leg suffered in last week’s defeat at Toulouse.

A major blow on the injury front for Castleford Tigers ahead of a Yorkshire derby battle

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Leeds United boss provides positive update ahead of 'Mount Everest' game against Manchester City LEEDS United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that influential left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson is available for Saturday’s glamour Premier League home game with Manchester City.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed a major boost ahead of his side's meeting with Manchester City

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James Webster takes Leeds Beckett University students to Vegas for unparalleled opportunity James Webster views the Las Vegas event as an unparalleled opportunity for his Leeds Beckett University students.

James Webster views the Las Vegas event as an unparalleled opportunity for his Leeds Beckett University students

Sheffield Wednesday boss' 'plan B' claim after 'disappointing' takeover collapse Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has said joint-administrator Kris Wigfield has a ‘plan B’ following the collapse of a planned takeover.

Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen has said joint-administrator Kris Wigfield has a “plan B” following the collapse of a planned takeover

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder on 'naivety', referee anger plus Frank Lampard's praise for Blades SHEFFIELD United boss Chris Wilder felt that his side paid a big price for seven minutes of second-half ‘naivety’ after letting a 1-0 lead slip against Championship leaders Coventry City.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt his side paid a big price for seven minutes of second-half ‘naivety’

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Consortium withdraw from Sheffield Wednesday takeover process The consortium led by James Bord have withdrawn from the Sheffield Wednesday takeover process in a hammer blow for the crisis-stricken club.

🚨 The consortium led by James Bord have withdrawn from the Sheffield Wednesday takeover process in a hammer blow for the crisis-stricken club

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A Yorkshire derby like no other - Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos take Super League rivalry to Las Vegas There has never been a Yorkshire derby quite like this.

Hull KR and Leeds Rhinos have taken their burgeoning rivalry 5,000 miles from home

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Stephen Bettis on how Sheffield United's new number-crunchers helped built owners' trust in Chris Wilder Stephen Bettis says Sheffield United's controversial use of data in player recruitment has strengthened the owners' faith in manager Chris Wilder.

Stephen Bettis says Sheffield United's controversial use of data in player recruitment has strengthened the owners' faith in manager Chris Wilder

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