All news by author: David Craven
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Harry Smith talks through brilliant kick as Wigan star proves England quality
Scrum-half, 23, claimed player of the series after helping hosts to 26-4 win over Tonga, showing why Shaun Wane pinned so much faith in him when so many wondered if he had what it takes to shine at top level
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Shaun Wane stunned by defensive quality as England seal series whitewash
Proud boss impressed as hosts concede just five tries in three Tests against Tonga, rounding off with emphatic 26-4 win at Headingley
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Harry Smith runs the show as England secure 3-0 whitewash over Tonga
Wigan scrum-half, 23, showed exactly why England boss Shaun Wane stuck with him after he produced a classy display in the 26-4 third Test win over Tonga at Headingley
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Tom Johnstone relishing Leeds return after being told he wasn't 'big enough'
Catalans and England winger Tom Johnstone is set to return to Headingley after his release by hometown team Leeds Rhinos as a youngster spurred him to international success
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England star Bateman slams 'bitter' Tonga after wrapping up series victory
England beat Tonga 14-4 in Huddersfield on Saturday to secure a 2-0 series win over Tonga, with Shaun Wane's men now targeting a whitewash against the Pacific Islanders
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England boss Wane fires back at "disgraceful" Tonga and makes third Test vow
After simmering war of words, proud England chief was elated to see his side beat tourists 14-4 and clinch series win - but he wants 3-0 at Headingley
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Matty Ashton scores brace as England secure series win over Tonga
Warrington wideman, 25, comes in for only his second cap and scores his first Test tries as Shaun Wane's side earn 14-4 victory and series win at Huddersfield
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Catalans' McMeeken admits England duty has helped him not dwell on Grand Final
The towering prop, 29, has had to quickly put his Old Trafford heartache behind to help fire up his country against Tonga
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Warrington's Clark eager to prove a point for England after five-year exile
Ex-Man of Steel Clark hadn't played for his country in a full international for five years but is now back and firing as they bid to complete series win over Tonga
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Warrington's Matty Ashton "buzzing" to get England shot and relishing Tonga test
Prolific winger has been promoted into Shaun Wane's side for the second Test against Tonga and is out to prove his international class in only his second appearance
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England boss Shaun Wane fires back at Tonga's "insulting" Tonga comments
The disgruntled head coach was left "shocked" after tourists complained about ruck speed when England won the opening Test 22-18 and he's vowed Tonga will see their very best in Saturday's game two
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London Broncos told to improve across the board to have chance of Super League
IMG bosses admit grading means newly-promoted club have a huge job to stay in Super League in 2025 regardless of on-field success - but they stand by their process
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7 Super League clubs gain top marks in new ratings - but one launches complaint
Leeds lead the way in grading system with Championship club Toulouse scoring high but Castleford would be OUT of Super League if new plans came into place in 2024
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England duo Dom Young and Morgan Knowles ruled out for rest of Tonga series
Prolific winger Young remains in hospital and St Helens loose forward Knowles picked up a thumb injury off the bench in the first Test win over Tonga and the duo are now out for the rest of the series
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Daryl Powell ready for Wakefield revolution after honest Warrington admission
Experienced coach, 58, ready to do it all again as part of exciting Championship club re-build under new millionaire owner admitting he couldn't leave things as they stood after sacking by Warrington
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Josh Jones retired at 30 after fearing he couldn't look after his own children
In his first interview since retiring aged just 30 last month, former St Helens, Salford and Hull second-row explains how a severe concussion left him with multiple symptoms and fearing his ability to look after his own children
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Shaun Wane tells Mikey Lewis he can "do better" after dream England debut
Hull KR half-back scores brilliant solo try and helps set up another as Tonga defeated 22-18 in first Test with Catalans' Tom Johnstone also crossing twice
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Hot-head Harry Newman insists he can keep lid on emotions ahead of England bow
Leeds Rhinos centre has come in for criticism for his 'petulant' side but he aims to show the critics he's matured when he makes his Test debut against Tonga
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Jack Welsby opens up on surprise of becoming England's youngest ever captain
At just 22, the St Helens full-back makes history on Sunday when he leads his country against Tonga on his home ground
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England squad confirmed for Tonga clash as Shaun Wane makes glaring omission
Harry Newman and Mikey Lewis make the cut for England's upcoming meeting with Tonga, but free-scoring winger Dom Young is OUT of the Test opener at St Helens
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Jack Welsby becomes England's youngest-ever captain for historic Tonga clash
St Helens full-back, 22, will lead his country for the first time against Tonga with George Williams banned for the opening two matches of the series
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England's hard-hitting Aussie is back ready for action after latest UK booze-up
Sydney Roosters loose forward, 25, has been letting his hair down before linking up with Shaun Wane's squad for Test series against Tonga
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England skipper Williams left gutted by two-match ban for historic Tonga series
Captain misses opening two games of three Test series against Tonga due to surprise ban but he's ready to help squad in other ways
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Tonga star relishing England test - 12 years after international bow for Wales
Tyson Frizell is set to debut for Tonga in Sunday's first Test against England at St Helens having represented both Wales and Australia on the international stage previously
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Castleford Tigers announce Craig Lingard and Danny McGuire as new coaching team
Ex-Batley head coach Lingard steps up from assistant to main job with Leeds Rhinos legend McGuire coming in as his No2 at Wheldon Road
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