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On This Day:

2003 Super League VIII Grand Final: Bradford Bulls 25 defeated Wigan Warriors 12 at Old Trafford
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2003 Tetley's Super League VIII - Grand Final - Bradford Bulls 25 def. Wigan Warriors 12 - RLP

Match info page for the Bradford Bulls vs. Wigan Warriors game in the Grand Final of the 2003 Super League season. Bulls won 25 to 12 at Old Trafford.

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On This Day:

1919 QARL Grand Final: Fortitude Valley Diehards 28 defeated Coorparoo 2 at Davies Park

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Featherstone Rovers face ‘difficult and uncertain winter’ – Total Rugby League

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have admitted that a “difficult and uncertain winter” is ahead.

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Super League promotion and relegation format for 2027 clarified

Places in Super League for the 2027 season will be decided by the IMG gradings system as things stand, according to the RFL's CEO.

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The Sun

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Toulouse and York tipped to open up new markets after Super League elevation

YORK and Toulouse can open new frontiers and bring new money into rugby league after being selected as Super League’s teams 13 and 14. An independent panel yesterday unanimously promoted the Champi…

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Saints appoint Paul Rowley as Head Coach | St.Helens R.F.C.

Paul Rowley is proudly sponsored at St.Helens R.F.C. by JC Kitchens & Bedrooms. Following a thorough selection process, which included coaches from

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www.roosters.com.au/news/2025/10...

The Sydney Roosters are very saddened to hear the news that John Bell, one of the Roosters oldest former players.

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On This Day:

1997 World Club Championship Final: Brisbane Broncos 36 defeated Hunter Mariners 12 at Ericsson Stadium. This was also the Hunter Mariners’ final-ever game
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World Club Challenge 1997 - Grand Final - Brisbane Broncos 36 def. Hunter Mariners 12 - RLP

Match info page for the Brisbane Broncos vs. Hunter Mariners game in the Grand Final of the 1997 World Club Challenge season. Broncos won 36 to 12 at Ericsson Stadium.

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1966: Birth of British Rugby League Hall of Famer Shaun Edwards in Wigan, Lancashire, England
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Shaun Edwards - 1895

Shaun joined Wigan in 1983. Shaun played in Wigan’s; 1984 Challenge Cup Final, 1985 Challenge Cup, 1987 Championship, 1990 to 1996 Championship, and Challenge Cup sides from 1988-1995. Shaun won 9…

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On This Day:

1908; Birth of National Rugby League Hall of Famer Wally Prigg in Hamilton, New South Wales, Australia
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Wally Prigg - 1895

In 1927 Wally joined the West Newcastle Rosellas. Wally played 2 seasons for Western Suburbs. In 1928 Wally joined Central Newcastle. Wally was a member of Central Newcastle’s 1928, 1930, 1937 and…

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Warrington Wolves - McNamara joins coaching set-up for 2026

The place to get all your Warrington Wolves news and info

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80 teams to celebrate culture at Harmony 9s

The annual Harmony Nines tournament will kick off this weekend (18-19 October) on the Central Coast.

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London Broncos Commit to Continued Growth and Future Super League Ambitions

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JASON HIRST STATEMENT

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Tigers break ground on new 4G pitch

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Breaking News:

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Betfred Super League 2026 to include Toulouse and York

Toulouse Olympique and York Knights have been selected for promotion to the Betfred Super League in 2026, allowing the immediate expansion to a 14-team competition.\r\nThe two clubs were chosen from…

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Club Grading 2025

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On This Day:

2004 Super League IX Grand Final: Leeds Rhinos 16 defeated Bradford Bulls 8 at Old Trafford
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2004 Super League Grand Final - Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls

The 2004 Super League Grand Final was the 7th official Grand Final and conclusive and championship-deciding game of Super League IX. It was held on Saturday 16 October 2004, at Old Trafford,…

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Inaugural Asian Championships to open new frontier for game

International rugby league will enter a new frontier when Philippines hosts Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore in November's inaugural Asian Championships.

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Rugby league: What are IMG gradings and how do they work?

BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains the IMG grading system and how they work to determine league placing in rugby league.

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Toronto Wolfpack players finally paid salaries after five-year battle

Players from former Super League club Toronto Wolfpack have received their salaries after a five-year legal campaign

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NRLW Premiership-winning coach joins Kiwi Ferns - New Zealand Rugby League

Monday 13 October Still riding the high of taking out the NRLW Premiership with the Brisbane Broncos, Ana Fotu has joined the Kiwi Ferns as an assistant coach for their Pacific Championships…

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Scotland and Ireland Name squads for Wheelchair double-header

In preparation for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup, Scotland and Ireland meet in a senior international on Saturday at The Oriam Performance Centre near Edinburgh, kick off 1pm.Owing to…

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Open Letter from Martin Jepson

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Rabbitohs Changes to Football Department for Season 2026 – South Sydney Rabbitohs

The South Sydney Rabbitohs have made a number of changes to its Football department ahead of the 2026 season.

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