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Australia legend Lockyer hopes new Broncos can buck London’s rugby league resistance

Former playing great starts new season as an owner in sport’s second tier aiming to rebuild club who would give British game a major lift if they return to Super League

The Guardian - UK

Ray French obituary

The voice of rugby league for the BBC and former Great Britain international who also played rugby union for England

The Guardian - UK

Doug Laughton obituary

Great Britain rugby league player who went on to become coach of the formidable Widnes side of the 1980s

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Widnes looking to ‘bring the good times back’ ahead of Challenge Cup tie

Widnes are preparing to face Sam Burgess’ side in the fifth round on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Bradford Bulls coaching candidate emerges with final decision imminent

The Bulls have been searching for a new head coach since Mark Dunning's departure.

Leeds Live

Ex-rugby league star Andy Gregory 'stood and watched' as his Bordie Collie mauled dog walker

Andy Gregory was handed a suspended prison sentence after his pet attacked a dog walker in Wigan

Manchester Evening News

B&M to close multiple stores across the UK this month

Dates for when the Widnes store will close and the new Fazakerley shop will open

Liverpool Echo

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List of B&M stores set to close next month - including one in North East

A number of stores are due to shut but B&M is also planning on opening or relaunching more shops over the next few months - here are more details

Chronicle Live

B&M to close multiple stores next month - see if your local branch is shutting

It comes on top of five stores B&M has already shut for good this year - but it's not all bad news, as the discount retailer will be opening new and relocating more shops

Daily Mirror

Sheffield Eagles find new home to roost after rollercoaster ride since cup glory

There is an air of optimism that has scarcely been felt since the Eagles’ heady early days of success.

The Independent UK

Wests Warriors players hoping to reap rewards after funding Widnes cup switch

The Southern Conference League club’s players have each paid £140 travel costs after switching the tie to DCBL Stadium.

The Independent UK

Ex-Bradford Bulls and Widnes star Tom Olbison on swapping rugby league for railways

With his last three clubs suffering big financial messes, the Super League forward was left out of pocket and quit aged just 29 to become a train driver in Leeds but has no complaints - even if he is now on strike

Daily Mirror

NPL West Roundup: Bootle get first win in eight as Widnes struggle

A round up of all the games in the NPL West

Liverpool Echo

Northern Premier League West: City of Liverpool slip to defeat as Runcorn Linnets win away

Northern Premier League West round-up

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IMG officials to outline proposals for reshaping future of rugby league

The 37 current professional and semi-professional clubs will have an opportunity to put the plans to the vote before they are presented to the media.

Liverpool Echo

Local cricket: Four sides target T20 glory at ECHO Cup finals day

Birkenhead Park plays host to semis and final

Daily Mirror

Rugby league star loses 'favourite testicle' as it explodes in freak training accident

Jack Johnson stunned fans as he revealed he lost his 'favourite testicle' - the left one - after suffering a horrific injury in training on Thursday

Belfast Live

Portadown confirm signing of former Crystal Palace youth star Jason Akiotu

Defender is an ex-Academy teammate of Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka

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Vauxhall Motors win thrilling pre-season friendly

Vauxhall Motors beat Widnes 5-2 in a thrilling pre-season friendly

Wales Online

The story of Welsh rugby's lost generation, the superstars who walked out at the peak of their powers

These were truly stellar Welsh talents but ended up plying their trade in rugby league before most returned

The Independent UK

Cornwall RLFC: The new boys looking to break down barriers in union stronghold

The south-coast rugby league side play their first Betfred League 1 match this weekend.

Leeds Live

Jarrod O'Connor's desire to emulate famous father drives Leeds Rhinos youngster forward

O'Connor is the son of former Great Britain prop Terry, and admits he is determined to do him proud during his own playing career.

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