All news by author: David Craven

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St Helens legend James Roby planning his next move ahead of World Club Challenge
James Roby, 37, takes his side into battle against NRL champions Penrith Panthers admitting he's having to now properly start thinking about what he's going to do when the good times finally end
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Warrington Wolves destroy Leeds Rhinos in opening night Super League stunner
WARRINGTON WOLVE 42-10 LEEDS RHINOS: England scrum-half George Williams helped rip dismal Leeds to shreds as Daryl Powell's side get a perfect start to the new Super League season
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Castleford boss breaks silence on Joe Westerman sex act saga in selection update
England loose forward, 33, was caught in a alcohol-fuelled sex act shame which left him fined by the West Yorkshire club and facing big questions about his future
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The runners and riders as Betfred Super League 2023 season kicks off
The new campaign has almost arrived and Mirror Sport rugby league correspondent Dave Craven sifts through what each club will bring to the party
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Cameron Smith's fire's "lit" for Leeds title bid with Kevin Sinfield inspiring
After finally nailing down the famous No.13 jersey, Rhinos loose forward hopes to emulate some of feats of legendary predecessor by guiding West Yorkkshire club back to Grand Final glory as Super Legaue gets underway again
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Warrington Wolves coach Daryl Powell on his love of boats, water and challenge
Ex-Castleford boss admits he loves nothing better than getting out on his boat to gain some tranquility but he's hoping revived Warrington can provide some highs this season as they kick-off Super League against former club Leeds.
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Wigan Warriors' Liam Farrell out to end St Helens' Super League dominance
As the new season gets underway, the newly-installed Wigan captain, 32, can't contemplate a fifth straight title for their fierce rivals but knows it will take a huge effort to finally overhaul them again
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Castlefor's McShane admits he didn't do captain role justice before England axe
Hooker, 33, admits he struggled with captaincy last season but is now better prepared to play with responsibility and recapture form that saw him earn England honours and Steve Prescott Man of Steel
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NRL veteran Kevin Proctor says Wakefield as skilful as any of his previous sides
Veteran New Zealand second-row, 33, insists people are wrong to write-off the relegation favourites and he intends on improving their mindset in order to help fulfil potential
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Jamie Peacock tips Saints to suffer World Club Challenge hangover in SL preview
Another season of Super League is on the horizon with St Helens bidding for an unprecedented fifth successive crown at Old Trafford in October
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Castleford's Liam Watts fearing more disciplinary issues after 10-match layoff
Liam Watts sat out 10 of Castleford's matches in 2022 and fears being hit in the pocket this term with new regulations surrounding disciplinary issues in Super League
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St Helens' Morgan Knowles vows to make most of World Club Challenge reprieve
Combative England loose forward, 26, ready to put World Cup heartache behind him by rocking NRL champions Penrith Panthers and doing Super League proud
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St Helens prop Lees admits the heat is on ahead of World Club Challenge
England international, 25, says dealing with soaring temperatures will be the biggest obstacle as Super League champions bid to bring World Club Challenge title back from Sydney
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Matty English feels "hype" around Huddersfield as potential champions is right
Long-serving prop, 25, says West Yorkshire club is better prepared than ever to end long wait for success - especially with wind-up merchant Jake Connor back with them
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Salford's Brodie Croft says he's easy with 'marquee' status after record deal
Aussie stand-off, 25, explains why he's decided to sign a mammoth eight-year deal with Super League club rather than head home and pressure won't trouble him as he sets target on silverware
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Warrington Wolves' Josh McGuire facing six-match ban as he vows to clear name
Australian forward intends on fighting "unacceptable language" charge which could land him a ban of six games or more with Leigh opponent Tom Amone also in hot water on a Grade F charge after heated incident
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Jake Clifford wants "freedom" at Hull as he brings Johnathan Thurston influence
Australian stand-off, 25, has learned from the best in Kangaroos legend 'JT' and now hopes to bring that to bear with the Black and Whites to start enjoying his rugby league again
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Wigan Warriors' Bevan French says Jai Field partnership is just natural
Thrilling Aussies backs have one of the most exciting link-ups in Super League history but prolific winger French, 27, admits they rarely work on it
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Man of Steel Brodie Croft signs huge seven-year deal with Salford Red Devils
The Australian stand-off and reigning Steve Prescott Man of Steel, 25, has pledged his long-term future to Super League club - ignoring interest from NRL - in a massive boost ahead of new season
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Rohan Smith explains why Leeds Rhinos won't have one specific captain in 2023
Australian boss has opted against a regular skipper for Super League giants inisisting "no one person is more important than another" and he now wants to drive leadership throughout
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Hardaker and Charnley back together at Leigh and not ruling out more daft antics
England stars Zak Hardaker and Josh Charnley are together again - slightly older and not as crazy as when their daft antics with England earned a cult following online
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Ex-England star Gale preparing for future off pitch while starring for Keighley
Ex-England scrum-half, 34, is making transition from Super League with Championship newcomers and that means a new line of work off the field ahead of opener against Featherstone
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Hull FC's Tex Hoy ready to do things differently to Jake Connor - and surfer dad
Australian full-back, 23, talks about his upbringing with surfing champion father, close family mate Andrew Johns and stepping up to replace departed Super League star Connor at Black and Whites after making move from NRL
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Wigan star O'Loughlin admits he's "not even told missus" about union switch
Ex-England captain, 40, and fellow Wigan coach Thomas Leuluai, 37, come out of retirement to make their cross-code debut for Wigan RUFC
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Keegan Hirst shows Pride in making his point now he's back in rugby league
The ex-Wakefield prop, the first British rugby league player to openly come out as gay, reversed his decision to retire and is now set for first competitive game in three years when Batley kick-off in the Betfred Championship