All news by author: David Craven

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Wigan Warriors' Jake Wardle gives honest verdict on controversial try vs Penrith
England centre, 25, talks through THAT controversial try that delivered Super League champions the World Club Challenge against NRL premiers Penrith Panthers
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Matty Peet explains how Wigan beat Penrith Panthers to conquer the world
Proud Wiganer, 39, has won it all in just two seasons and two weeks as a head coach with his side's brilliant display in controversial 16-12 World Club Challenge victory over NRL premiers
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Wigan Warriors crowned World Club Challenge champions after epic win
Matt Peet's Wigan Warriors side won the big title for a record-equalling fifth time after a controversial 16-12 win over NRL premiers Penrith Panthers
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Wigan Warriors v Penrith Panthers kick-off time, TV channel and more
A look at the biggest game in club rugby league as the powerhouses of Super League and the NRL go head-to-head to be crowned kings of the world
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Hull FC's Nu Brown sent off in crazy dismissal at Warrington Wolves
Hull hooker Nu Brown was sent off after an accidental clash of heads when tackling Warrington’s Ben Currie in the 36th minute. Under strict new rules on head contact, you would expect a penalty
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Wigan legend Andy Gregory on '91 memories of beating Penrith
The ex-Great Britain scrum-half, 62, was part of the Wigan side that thrashed the Aussie premiers 21-4 at Anfield and he believes the current crew could potentially do the same in this year's World Club Challenge
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Wigan Warriors' Tyler Dupree speaks out on Liam Watts red before Penrith test
The England prop continues his meteoric rise with a World Club Challenge appearance less than two years after playing part-time rugby league. He was also at the heart of a controversial red card incident in the Super League's opening round
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Willie Peters hails 'significant' Jez Litten moment and makes England prediction
With fellow No9 Matt Parcell banned, the livewire 25 year-old played the full 80 minutes and picked Rhinos apart - and Willie Peters has heaped praise on the star
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Hull KR's Elliot Minchella relives THAT moment with Hull FC's Franklin Pele
Ahead of Leeds Rhinos' clash, the Robins skipper talks about the moment he got belted by the Hull FC prop - and then waved his rival off as he got red-carded
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Steve McNamara explains why he's staying at Catalans Dragons
Ex-England boss, 52, has helped French club to two title deciders in the last three years and has now extended his stay until the end of 2026, which could see him become the longest-serving coach in Super League history
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Sydney Roosters star Jared Waerea-Hargreaves explains what made him join Hull KR
Hard-hitting prop and one of the NRL's great forwards, Sydney Roosters, is coming to the Super League in 2025 after being persuaded to join the Robins by Shaun Kenny-Dowall
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Penrith Panthers star Nathan Cleary breaks silence on Super League interest
Aussie superstar, 26, is in England for the NRL premiers World Club Challenge clash with Wigan Warriors - and admits he might venture back to the UK for his club football
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Wigan star's "weird" Penrith Panthers experience ahead of World Club Challenge
Hard-hitting second-row Willie Isa has spent the last 13 years in Super League but recollects his unusual stint with hometown Penrith who Wigan face for the World Club Challenge on Saturday
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Super League trio could face six-match bans as full list of 16 charges issued
“The number of yellow and red cards shown in the opening round of the Betfred Super League has already become a talking point," says Super League chief Robert Hicks
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Wigan Warriors' Mike Cooper wants "throwback" for World Club Challenge rules
Amid a glut of opening Super League round red cards, England prop, 35, hopes there will be disciplinary leeway when it comes to Saturday's humdinger with NRL champions
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Castleford's Craig Lingard slams decisions after Liam Watts red sees Wigan home
The prop, 33, was sent off after a controversial tackle on Tyler Dupree as the champions opened their campaign with a 32-4 win in the first Super League game televised live by the BBC
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Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith slams constant stoppages in Salford win
LEEDS 22-16 SALFORD: Sam Lisone, 29, stormed over with late winning try as Leeds Rhinos survive opening night scare against Salford Red Devils to kick off their Super League campaign with a win
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Wigan Warriors star Bevan French explains why Castleford feels like home
Aussie speedster, 28, reckons Wheldon Road - where champions begin their Super League title defence - reminds him of his bush footy team back in tiny New South Wales town
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Catalan's Tariq Sims up for the fight to ruin Sam Burgess' Super League return
New South Wales State of Origin star knows all about Warrington's new coach after facing him so many times in the NRL
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Franklin Pele and Ligi Sao sent off as Hull thrashed by Hull KR in opener
Tony Smith's side see red twice as they fall 22-0 at home to derby rivals on Super League opening night
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Leigh Leopards' Matt Moylan has surprise Super League view after Aussie switch
Aussie star Matt Moylan, 32, is ready to shine with Adrian Lam's Leigh Leopards side away from the bright lights of Sydney when he takes his Super League bow against Huddersfield
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St Helens' Jack Welsby issues warning about Super League new boys London Broncos
England full-back, 22, will lead the line as World Club champions host newly-promoted Broncos in their first game back in Super League and he refuses to buy into all the talk of how they will struggle
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Leigh Leopards release Zak Hardaker statement after drink driving conviction
England star, Zak Hardaker, 32, was given three-year driving ban and fined £2,000 after being found guilty of a drink driving offence at Leeds Magistrates Court on Wednesday
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Hull FC's Tony Smith on that "humiliation" with Hull KR's Willie Peters ruthless
Hull FC and Hull KR kick-off the new Super League season with a mouth-watering derby with both coaches having differing memories of last time they tussled at MKM Stadium
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Super League 2024 club-by-club guide with all ins and outs ahead of big kick-off
With the new Betfred Super League season set to launch, we take a look at each of the 12 clubs, who they've signed, who they've let go, who could star and where they could all finish