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Leeds Rhinos winger Ryan Hall has said he is “not bothered” about the achievement of reaching 500 career appearances in Saturday’s home game against Wigan. The 37-year-old, who made his debut for the Rhinos in May 2007, is the record try-scorer in Super League with 256. He won six Grand Finals, one World Club Challenge...
Aldcroft had huge desire and determination and, to further her rugby ambitions, moved from the family home in the north-east to the south-west to study and take part in a full-time rugby programme at Hartpury College. “Moving away was a huge decision,” Aldcroft said. “The first week I hated it. I didn’t realise I would...
Forward Fiona Tuite says Ireland can “100%” defeat France in their Women’s Six Nations opener in Belfast on Saturday. France have finished second to all-conquering England in the last five Six Nations and missed out on last year’s title after a final game defeat by the Red Roses. Ireland, who finished third last year, last...
Bemand believes his side can be even more competitive against the French this time round. “We’ve made some advances to our game, we’ve been throwing a reasonable amount at the players, trying to take them forward in terms of learning, bits of our game that we believe we can be successful with in the game...
Their first victory in five league matches was a much needed respite for the Red Devils who have been plagued with financial issues of late. That uncertainty has seeped its way into first-team matters, leading to Paul Rowley’s side losing their first four games including a record 82-0 defeat at St Helens in the season...
Ospreys have signed Gloucester hooker George McGuigan on a short-term deal as cover after losing Lewis Lloyd to injury. McGuigan, 31, has a reputation as a strong ball carrier with more than 50 tries in top competitions. He joined Gloucester from Newcastle in 2022, but injuries have disrupted his progress in the last 12 months....
GB Sevens player Jade Shekells could make her XV-a-side international debut on Sunday after being named on the bench for England’s Women’s Six Nations opener against Italy in York. Gloucester-Hartpury’s Shekells, 28, is joined among the replacements by another of the four uncapped players in John Mitchell’s 37-woman squad – Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Flo Robinson,...
Director of rugby Lam has been at Ashton Gate since 2017 but has previously had international coaching experience on three occasions – with Scotland, Pacific Islanders and Samoa. Gatland’s successor faces an enormous challenge to improve matters both on and off the pitch with Wales – who have lost 17 successive Test matches. It comes...
Cunningham has represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 levels but qualifies for Scotland through her grandmother and Easson revealed: “We have had our eye on her for a little while. “It is great to see somebody new coming in who drives standards. “She is experienced, she has been involved with England at under-20, she was...
Saracens will “look after” their returning international players over the next few weeks, says director of rugby Mark McCall. The north London club resume their Premiership campaign against city rivals Harlequins this weekend with eight players returning from Six Nations duty. McCall’s side are fifth in the league, one point off a play-off spot with...
Amee-Leigh Costigan will captain Ireland in their Women’s Six Nations opener against France at the Kingspan Stadium. Costigan previously captained Ireland Sevens but will lead Ireland for the first time in a Test match in Belfast with regular captain Edel McMahon on the bench. Second row Ruth Campbell and openside flanker Erin King will make...
Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess says he has noticed an improvement in St Helens courtesy of their additions from the NRL. Kyle Feldt and Tristan Sailor have joined Paul Wellens’ side this term, from North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos, respectively, and quickly integrated themselves in their ranks. The Wire will face St Helens on...
England wing Claudia MacDonald says she has overcome her fear of leaving the house after recovering from a second neck injury to return to the Red Roses set-up. MacDonald, who can also play at scrum-half, was ruled out of last year’s Women’s Six Nations after suffering a second neck injury in February 2024. It followed...
Castleford Tigers have signed Salford Red Devils prop Brad Singleton for an undisclosed fee on a deal until the end of next season. The 32-year-old previously played with Tigers head coach Danny McGuire when the pair were at Leeds Rhinos. Singleton is the latest player to leave the financially-troubled Red Devils, who are without a...