All news by author: David Craven

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Brad Schneider runs the show as Hull KR seal Super League play-off spot
Aussie stand-off, who joins Penrith in 2024, has a huge role as Rovers get a 12-0 win against Salford in their final home game to ensure top-six spot
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Catalans' Steve McNamara refuses to be drawn into Leeds Rhinos "business"
Les Dracs head coach isn't fussed about struggling Rhinos' issues as he prepares his own side for their own Old Trafford assault
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Wakefield Trinity boss Mark Applegarth on why he blames himself for relegation
The West Yorkshire club’s 24-year stint in Super League is over after a heartbreaking Golden Point extra-time defeat at Leigh - and head coach Mark Applegarth took the blame for relegation
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Leigh chief shares why there'll be "sadness" if club seal playoffs vs Wakefield
Head of rugby is on verge of seeing Challenge Cup winnners make the Super League play-offs for the first time in their history - but knows if they do that his former club Wakefield Trinity will be consigned to the Championship
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Clark to skipper Warrington on home farewell as he makes "criminal" admission
England hooker, 30, will skipper the side for the first time in his final home game against St Helens - the club he joins in 2024 - but knows they must improve after loss at Salford or their season will be over
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Sky Sports make big decision on 'unprecedented' final round of Super League
With so much at stake in race for League Leaders' Shield and play-offs positions, broadcasters have agreed to not switch any of the final round games meaning all six will be played and covered next Friday
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Matty Peet opens up on 'revolutionary' plans for table-topping Wigan Warriors
On the back of his new four year deal, head coach fully expects famous club to advance on and off the field and perhaps even break new ground around the globe with fixtures
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Shaun Wane brings "legend" Sam Burgess on board for England vs Tonga plans
'Slammin Sam' is gearing up to take over at Warrington Wolves but the ex-England captain will be linking up with the national squad, too, once he arrives from Australia
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England boss Shaun Wane says players will "love" Lee Briers
The Brisbane Broncos assistant coach, one of the most creative players in Super League history, will join the England coachin staff for their upcoming Test series against Tonga
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Wigan's Matty Peet wants more "style and integrity" after signing new deal
Head coach, 39, rewarded for his excellent work in first two campaigns by earning a new four-year deal with promise of more success to come
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Hull FC's Ellis explains turning down chance to make cross-code England switch
In an exclusive extract from his soon-to-be released autobiography Never The Easy Option, the rugby league legend recalls clandestine meeting with RFU officials in Leeds hotel about switching codes to play centre for reigning world champions
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Gareth Ellis opens up on being told by Tony Smith he was done at Hull FC
Black and Whites assistant coach, 42, will leave at the end of the season and the club legend has discussed the emotions he felt being told he was no longer wanted
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Salford's Paul Rowley reflects on epic golden point win over Warrington
Sam Stone scored an extra-time try to keep Red Devils' play-off hopes alive with two games remaining, after a 24-20 success over Warrington
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Warrington Wolves' Paul Vaughan on recovery and losing Josh McGuire to ban
Ex-Australia prop, 32, explains why he thinks early pacesetters can still make their mark in Super League title race and what impact seeing big pal unexpectedly return Down Under had on him and the side
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Wakefield Trinity boss bemoans Groundhog Day as relegation looms
Mark Applegarth knows his side must rely on others now as they slip to an 18-10 loss against Catalans and go four points adrift of Super League safety with only two games remaining
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Wigan Warriors' Liam Marshall happy to have a target on him facing Leeds Rhinos
In-form winger, 27, has helped Matty Peet' side rise to the top of Super League heading into the the last throes of the season bringing added pressure which he's happy to embrace
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Leigh Leopards' Frankie Halton opens up on injury nightmare and firing again
Ireland international, 27, missed more than three months of the season - and Wembley glory - after injury immediately ruined his mid-year move from Hull KR but is back fighting fit now as Super League's surprise package bid for Old Trafford success as well
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Catalans' Tom Johnstone explains why he'll be ruthless on Wakefield Trinity
Prolific winger was a huge fans' favourite at Belle Vue before leaving at the end of last season but he knows inflicting another defeat on former club when he returns on Friday will leave them almost certain to be relegated
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Miller lifts lid on tribunal snub as Castleford star banned for crucial clash
Aussie playmaker, 31, is out of the club's crucial clash against Hull as they bid to stave off relegation and has spoken of his disappointment at not being able to contribute
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Hull FC sign NRL prop Franklin Pele from Canterbury Bulldogs
Young forward, 22, out to make his mark in Super League after agreeing deal to start in 2024 while club legend Gareth Ellis set to move on
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Kevin Sinfield backs new Brain Health Fund scheme but has no concussion regrets
Former Leeds and England captain, 42, is supporting Rugby League Cares' project to sustain good brain health in rugby league players but explains why he has no regrets about playing on with concussion in 2012 Super League Grand Final win over Warrington
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Canberra Raiders' Matt Frawley explains why he can be a hit for Leeds Rhinos
Aussie stand-off, 28, is not a big name in the NRL but he returns for his second shot at Super League next season insisting he's the right man to guide former champions back to the right end of the table
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Warrington Wolves boss insists Matt Dufty will get over his Leeds Rhinos howler
Interim boss Gary Chambers saw his side lose 24-22 at Headingley after Aussie full-back blew two big chances in the final three minutes
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Greg Eden hat-trick sees classy Castleford Tigers win huge relegation showdown
The prolific winger, 32, took his career tally to 150 tries as Castleford won 28-12 at bottom-placed Wakefield Trinity and pull two points clear of the foot of Super League
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Rugby League star Joe Westerman speaks out on video shame and impact on season
Ex-England loose forward, 33, hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons at the start of the season but discusses how he got through sex scandal and is now bidding to make sure he helps save Castleford's Super League status