All news by author: David Craven

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Cas star Jacob Miller says Trinity's Lewis Murphy has "nothing to lose" in NRL
Australian half-back, 30, played alongside prolific winger, 20, at Wakefield last season and understands why he - and many young English talents - are being tempted by the lure of NRL clubs such as Sydney Roosters and Newcastle Knights
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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire seeing double with Daryl Clark mirror image
Australian forward McGuire, 32, is a dead ringer for his Warrington team-mate with even his own wife admitting it's bizarre but they're teaming up on the field to get Wolves snarling again in Super League
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Hull FC boss Tony Smith happy handling dramatic KR switch
The Australian coach, 56, saw his time at Rovers end early in July but he's relishing the chance to revive their derby rivals and feels it's crucial they do to make sure football doesn't take over the city
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Leeds bad boy James Bentley claims he's "matured" ahead of Super League kick-off
Ireland international, 26, maintains he's sorted his on-field discipline issues and will show that in new Super League season
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Inside Wigan Warriors' Super League preparations - from quotes to a new signing
The Challenge Cup holders opened up their doors to the media to showcase how they are going about their business ahead of the new season featuring a motivational quote king, mechanical tackle bags and reflection sessions
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Newcastle Thunder boss Chris Thorman plans talks with Magpies chief Eddie Howe
As he starts his reign in charge of his home city club, Thorman is looking forward to tapping into the knowledge of Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe as he bids to replicate football club's success
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Warrington Wolves boss Daryl Powell admits there's "no excuses" for more failure
Ex-Castleford Tigers chief knows the pressure is on in 2023 after his dismal debut campaign but says "mentality" of squad has changed after squad upheaval
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Warrington name Stefan Ratchford as new captain ahead of Super League kick-off
Veteran England international, 34, is "honoured" to be given top job by head coach Daryl Powell as he starts 12th season at Super League club
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Leeds Rhinos' Harry Newman won't rush his comeback from injury again
One of the leading talents in rugby league, the 22-year-old centre has suffered some miserable times with double leg fracture and numerous hamstring setbacks but he's vowed to get back to his best in his own time
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Kevin Brown urges rugby league not to take up "ludicrous, dangerous" tackle law
Ex-England stand-off, 38, hopes sport doesn't follow rugby union's controversial route by making players tackle only from waist height down insisting it will be "disastrous" and could cause more concussions
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Keighley Cougars' Jake Webster blowing his team-mates away ahead of testimonial
Veteran Kiwi centre, 39, faces former club Castleford Tigers on Sunday in his benefit match and reveals what's kept him going so long.
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Ackers says Salford Red Devils have "tricks up their sleeve" for 2023 plan
England hooker, 29, was part of last season's surprise package with form that saw him get so close to Old Trafford and make his Test debut but he reckons Salford can achieve even bigger things this time around
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Leeds record signing Georginio Rutter used to pick new team-mate on FIFA
Record capture Georginio Rutter, 20, reveals he always picks himself alongside a Leeds team-mate - and now the £36m striker is looking forward to playing up front with him for real
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Hull KR boss admits holding heart-to-heart chats with stars before Super League
Incoming Australian boss has had to tell some of his players some home truths after taking over but he's been met by positive repsonse as Robins prepare for the new campaign
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Jesse Marsch sends warning to Premier League after Willy Gnonto wonder goal
Willy Gnonto's stunning effort came after just 26 seconds as Leeds thrashed Cardiff City 5-2 in their FA Cup third round replay and helped ease pressure on his boss
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Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford happy letting rivals in at The Jungle
The head coach has invited four clubs to face his side in opposed training sessions as he looks to get as much game-like practice in as possible before Super League kick-off
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Rhinos legend recalls Kevin Sinfield and Steve Borthwick training together
As England rugby union's new coaching team of Steve Borthwick and Kevin Sinfield prepare for the Six Nations, Chev Walker has recalled the day when the Super League giants trained with Red Rose stars
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Leeds boss Jesse Marsch under no illusions ahead of FA Cup replay with Cardiff
With a shocking recent record, and for all the positives he finds, Whites chief knows he can ill-afford to end up on an FA Cup shock at Elland Road when Leeds face Cardiff City for a second time
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Hull KR's Ryan Hall ready to fire back after "bitter" England let-down
Prolific veteran winger, 35, hardly got a look-in during the World Cup but that hasn't left him downhearted as he bids to have another massive year in Super League with a Robins side he believes can flourish under new coach Willie Peters
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"Lucky to survive" - Rugby league star on drunken arrests and infamous car crash
England centre Reece Lyne, 30, celebrates his testimonial this year but drunken arrests and an infamous car crash earlier in his career could so easily have led to him being left on the scrapheap
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Warrington Wolves' Matt Dufty won't be "scapegoat" anymore as he fires up
Australian ace, 28, made a handful of Super League apperances after escaping from NRL spotlight last year but it's in 2023 - fully fit and with Warrington strengthened - where he expects to deliver his true best
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Hull KR's Tom Opacic ready to banish "shattered" feeling after NRL setback
The Australian centre, 28, missed out on an NRL Grand Final with Parramatta due to injury but he wants to light up Super League now he's in Robins colours
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Jesse Marsch sends pointed message to referees after "bully" tactics
Head coach Jesse Marsch claims opponents are trying to "bully" Crysencio Summerville - who's now crocked for a month - and Willy Gnonto and he wants officials to step up
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St Helens duo will touch on 2006 Great Britain triumph for World Club Challenge
Saints coach Paul Wellens, 42, and captain James Roby, 37, were Lions team-mates on famous night in Sydney and now they're hoping to make more history on their return with Super League champions
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Rohan Smith relishing "magnitude" of life as Leeds Rhinos coach
Australian coach, 41, looking to kick-on in 2023 after making such an instant impression with fallen giants last year