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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 25m

Wigan winger Abbas Miski has slammed reports that he was set to retire, calling them "bullshit", and says he is targeting another couple of titles in his time with the Warriors.

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 19h

'A complete mess': Inside Super League's bitter civil war
A mad scramble for control threatens to overshadow the biggest game of the year

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'A complete mess': Inside Super League's bitter civil war

A mad scramble for control threatens to overshadow the biggest game of the year

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

Liam Byrneing for a fond final farewell

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Liam Byrneing for a fond final farewell | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will call time on his illustrious career this Saturday after the Super League grand final.

A long read on his enormous impact on rugby league.

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Once were Warriors | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 2d

Exclusive: Manly outside back Tommy Talau is after a switch to Super League for 2026.

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Manly outside back seeks Super League move | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

Exclusive: Featherstone Rovers could be headed into administration with the Championship club believed to be in debt of at least £1 million.

@johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the details.

Fears grow for Featherstone's future - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Exclusive: Featherstone Rovers could be headed into administration with the Championship club believed to be in debt of at least £1 million. Featherstone were thrown into crisis last ...

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 4d

Hull KR launch revenge mission but long off-season awaits for St Helens:

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Hull KR launch revenge mission but long off-season awaits St Helens – Total Rugby League

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 5d

The 2025 NRL grand final.

Simply brilliant entertainment.

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 5d

Well said

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dirtbagginglufc.bsky.social @dirtbagginglufc.bsky.social · 6d

Noted this morning Derek's thanks to the Leigh fans for behaving despite the apparently unfair claims that they would misbehave. The only person who threatened misbehaviour from Leigh fans was Derek. Deflection. Another one for the poundland trump list.

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 7d

The RFL seems to have lost the plot lately.

Case in point, the appointment of Tara Jones to referee the Women's Super League grand final between St Helens and Wigan.

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A recipe for disaster | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 7d

Batley Bulldogs are targeting the signing of Featherstone Rovers halfback Ben Reynolds for 2026.

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Batley in for Reynolds | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 7d

Luke Broadbent has committed his long-term future to Barrow Raiders, signing a new three-year deal which will keep him at the club until at least the end of the 2028 season.

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 8d

Exclusive: Sport England has confirmed that it has made its funding payment to the Rugby Football League (RFL), which was due last month, following extensive conversations between the two organisations.

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Sport England makes RFL payment | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 8d

'The attention-seeking, the threats, the ego, the wild statements, the behaviour, the outbursts, the arguing on social media, the rails against media outlets, the lack of accountability and so on. The similarities are almost endless.'

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Will we see the end of IMG and the Trumpian paradox | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 9d

Rugby League Commercial director of marketing and communications Joe Steel has cast doubt over the effectiveness of a potential rebrand of Super League.

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Marketing chief casts doubt over Super League rebrand | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 11d

🗣 "What an ending. What drama. What a game... Rugby league remains undefeated."

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social reflects on St Helens' stunning late show against Leeds in the Super League play-offs.

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The beautiful game - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON What an ending. What drama. What a game. Rugby league has an amazing ability to deliver the expected, and watchers on Saturday night at Headingley were treated to one of the best fina...

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 12d

Such a mad finish

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James Anthony @jamesag85.bsky.social · 12d

The only time my normally football loving mates group chat exploded with superlatives.

That Tristan Sailor reverse pass 😚👌

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 12d

Still struggling to comprehend that ending at Headingley last night.

The beautiful game:

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 13d

Exclusive: St Helens have bolstered their forward pack with the signing of NRL back-rower Jacob Host for 2026.

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St Helens secure signing | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 14d

Featherstone financial worries, Salford's sponsor issues, Eagles factions get nastier, Facebook missives and more. The Chicken Wing is back baby:

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The Chicken Wing: September 25 | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 14d

Exclusive: A South Sydney player is after a transfer to Super League for the 2026 season.

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Souths man seeks Super League move | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 16d

🟡⚫️ Leon Pryce has emerged as the front-runner to take over from Lindsay Anfield as head coach at York Valkyrie.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the story.

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Pryce tipped for York post - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Leon Pryce has emerged as the front-runner to take over from Lindsay Anfield as head coach at York Valkyrie. Anfield is stepping down at York at the end of the Women’s Super League se...

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 16d

The RFL will investigate the pitch invasions and crowd disturbance that occurred during Salford Red Devils' final game of the season last Friday night against Wakefield, and a heavy punishment could follow.

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Salford could face heavy punishment over pitch invasions | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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