All news by author: David Craven

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Leeds Rhinos star Oledzki admits his side love making it tough for themselves
England prop, 24, helped Leeds stage yet another dramatic comeback to beat Huddersfield Giants as he continues his recovery from major shoulder surgery
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Leeds Rhinos claim comeback win over Huddersfield Giants' after remarkable gaffe
Rhinos clinch dramatic 18-17 comeback victory at Headingley but only after England star Connor crucially kicks possession away having thought his Huddersfield side led
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Huddersfield's Chris Hill ready to blast in one-off Easter hit at Leeds Rhinos
After spending all his career backing up twice over the arduous Easter weekend schedule, 35-year-old England prop looking forward to putting everything into just a solitary game at Headingley
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Castleford Tigers sign Will Tate from Hull KR on long-term deal
Robins threequarter, 21, released from remainder of his contract so he can take up chance of more game-time with their Super League rivals
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Josh Drinkwater has nothing to prove to Steve McNamara after 'sour note' ending
Josh Drinkwater has landed on his feet at Warrington this season after being axed towards the end of last season at Catalans, with Steve McNamara opting for Tyrone May
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Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet proud of 'resilience' in famous derby win
Morgan Smithies and Bevan French lead the way as Challenge Cup holders produce superb 14-6 derby win against Super League champions in front of biggest crowd in since 2005
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Wigan Warriors' Harry Smith seeks to show England credentials in St Helens derby
Harry Smith has developed a growing reputation as one of Super League's finest No 7s, something he hopes to show watching England boss Shaun Wane in Wigan Warriors' derby vs St Helens
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Niall Evalds says Castleford have play-off ambitions ahead of clash vs Wakefield
England full-back Niall Evalds returns from injury to bolster Tigers' cause as they seek only a second victory of the season - against derby rivals Wakefield who are still yet to even get a win
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New RFL chief insists he's different to predecessors in bid to strengthen sport
Sutton, 49, was confirmed as Ralph Rimmer's replacement last month, the third successive appointment from within at the governing body, but he insists that is not a bad thing
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Castleford Tigers snap up Hull KR star Luis Johnson in season-long loan deal
Explosive forward, 24, looks to get his chance with Super League rivals after seeing 2022 ruined by injury nightmare
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Salford's Jack Ormondroyd on converting his famous football dad to rugby league
Jack Ormondroyd is making the most of his second chance in Super League for free-flowing Salford and his dad Ian, the ex-Bradford, Leicester, Derby and Aston Villa striker, has been converted
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Warrington Wolves' Stefan Ratchford on life in the centre of it all for leaders
The ex-England full-back, 34, has excelled having made the switch to centre and taken on the captaincy for Warrington who have turned their fortunes around after last year and won six games from six
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Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet hails Bevan French masterclass in rampant win
The prolific Australian winger switched to full-back and turned on the style along with Jai Field as Wigan charged to a rampant 34-6 success at derby rivals Leigh Leopards although success came at a cost
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Lewis Dodd sends warning as St Helens' World Club Challenge hangover is finished
Scrum-half, 21, faces Wakefield believing the Super League champions have now shrugged off the after-effects of their Penrith glory and he hopes to earn England debut next month
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England boss Shaun Wane says squad's backing made him realise it's right to stay
Wane, 58, discusses changes he'll make for 2025 World Cup after conceding how last year's tournament loss still "tortures" him but players' support was enough to realise they are on the right path
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Leigh star Holmes primed for Wigan challenge after being belted by ref
England second-row, 30, copped a shot from Ben Thaler in Leigh's Super League win at Hull in an incident that has now gone viral
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Wakefield Trinity's Corey Hall and Hull KR's Will Dagger in surprise swap deal
Talented centre Hall, 20, switches to Super League rivals with full-back Dagger, 24, moving to Belle Vue to ease problem No1 position at Trinity
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Wigan's Rachel Thompson on 19 months of pain ahead of big Super League return
England centre, 28, missed all of last season and the World Cup due to horror knee injury but, at Betfred Women's Super League season launch, she explains how she got through and how close she is to firing back
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Josh McGuire opens up on seven-game ban after horror start to Warrington career
Josh McGuire had discussed his huge suspension and, ahead of his imminent return, explained how he's ready to now put all his weight behind Warrington Wolves' Super League push
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Rhinos' Tom Holroyd playing every game like it's his last after nightmare spell
The England Knights prop, 22, has endured a horrendous two years with injuries and suspensions but he's now an integral part of Leeds' side
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Hull KR's Ryan Hall signs new deal as boss Peters lauds veteran star
Veteran England winger Hall, 35, has decided to play on again for the Robins, signing for another year until the end of 2024
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Smith sends warning to Rhinos star Harry Newman after comeback vs Catalans
LEEDS RHINOS 32-22 CATALANS DRAGONS: Newman scored two tries for Rhinos but was also sin-binned for dissent as his side fought back from 22-8 to win an electric match
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Warrington boss Daryl Powell says "there's more to come" after Castleford rout
Recalled Scotland winger Matty Russell scores twice on his 'second' debut as unbeaten Super League leaders Warrington thrash Castleford 38-0 to continue their impressive start to the season
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England rugby union star George Ford set for role in Oldham's revival plans
Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford is likely to be called upon to help out at "guest" training sessions after his dad Mike led a consortium to buy their hometown club - League 1 Oldham
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Leeds Rhinos' Harry Newman 'raring to go' again after latest injury nightmare
Harry Newman has had to be patient returning from a hamstring injury that saw him miss last year's Grand Final and most of the campaign, but now he is eager to make up for lost time