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Journalist @guardian_sport and various others. Got a story? Inbox is open, feel free to DM me.
Northowram, Halifax
Joined February 2009
Two weeks ago, I experienced wheelchair rugby league after being invited to @England_RL training as they prepare for @RLWC2021. It was tough, physical and requires incredible skill. I left aching and sore: but in awe of the sport and its stars.
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The Guardian’s rugby league writer enjoys/suffers a training session as England prepare for their World Cup campaign
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Salford coach Paul Rowley understating it you suspect in saying his squad for Friday is a 'mishmash'. Overstocked with wingers, short in other positions. Rowley says Salford have a squad of 18 or 19 this week with a couple of their own players back.
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Salford boss Paul Rowley says his squad for the Red Devils' trip to Leigh Leopards is 'a bit of a mishmash', with shortages in certain areas.
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RT @AaronBower: Understand Bradford are among the clubs weighing up a move to sign Salford half-back Jayden Nikorima. .
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Salford Red Devils half-back Jayden Nikorima is a transfer target for a Championship club looking to push into Super League in 2026.
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RT @rloutsiders: "I'm a Franchise man" York owner Clint Goodchild on IMG and growing the sport. Taken from our extended interview. Watch he….
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Understand Bradford are among the clubs weighing up a move to sign Salford half-back Jayden Nikorima.
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Salford Red Devils half-back Jayden Nikorima is a transfer target for a Championship club looking to push into Super League in 2026.
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The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has personally requested a meeting with Salford's owners this Friday after holding talks with the RFL on Monday. Statement from Burnham is in here:.
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The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has requested a meeting with Salford Red Devils' owners as the crisis at the club deepens.
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Fa'asuamaleaui now signed at Catalans for 2026 per this story on Sunday.
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Clubs have until next Tuesday to lodge interest in applying for an expanded Super League in 2026. Clubs will be judged on the five IMG pillars plus financial projections for 2026, 2027 and 2028: and their ability to field competitive team in 2026.
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The plans that will determine Super League's expansion in 2026 have been confirmed, including what criteria clubs will be judged on.
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Almost 40,000 tickets now sold for the Wembley Test in the Ashes. Confidence high of a crowd of at least 70,000 for the series opener.
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The latest ticket sales for the opening Test of this year's Ashes have been revealed, with officials confident of a huge Wembley crowd.
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Am told decision on outcome of Salford's cancelled game with Wakefield now unlikely to be today. But there's lots going on. Andy Burnham has meetings with the RFL and owners - and at this stage, hope is Friday's game with Leigh will be on. Latest:.
loverugbyleague.com
Salford Red Devils have another big week: culminating in a game they may not be able to fulfil. Here's the latest on what to expect.
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Jared Waerea-Hargreaves gets two games for the clash with Tyler Dupree on Friday. Will miss Leeds and St Helens matches. A big blow for Hull KR.
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Hull KR will be without one of their key men for the next two games - with three Super League players charged in total following Round 22.
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RT @loverugbyleague: 📺 A leading expert has warned that the Salford Red Devils crisis could 'severely weaken' Super League's chances of a s….
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A leading sports lawyer has warned that the situation with Salford Red Devils could have a major impact on Super League's broadcast income.
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RT @AaronBower: Understand Gold Coast forward Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui has been offered to Super League clubs for 2026. Off-contract at the Tit….
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Gold Coast Titans forward Iszac Fa'asuamaleaui could be heading to England in 2026, after Super League clubs were offered his services.
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Huge update from @MattHughesMedia. I reported last month ( that Sport England had concerns over Nigel Wood's return and now Matt reporting meeting set for Tuesday - and funding could be withheld unless big questions answered.
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Sport England believed board changes at the RFL may have breached code of governance while Sky Sports is yet to endorse the Super League expansion plan
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Crisis club St Helens and under-fire, not good enough coach Paul Wellens now third in Super League with five rounds to go and the second-best defence (behind Hull KR) and second-best attack (behind Hull KR). Funny old game.
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