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John Kear’s final commentary before legendary rugby broadcaster’s death

Legendary rugby league broadcaster John Kear covered Wigan Warriors’ Challenge Cup victory at Wembley for the BBC in his final commentary before his death on Sunday (31 May).

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Rugby league legend dies suddenly after commentating for BBC on Challenge Cup final

Kear twice won the Challenge Cup and was admired and respected throughout the sport

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Bevan French back with a bang as Wigan seal Challenge Cup glory and revenge over Hull KR

Wigan Warriors 40-10 Hull KR: French returned from injury to help Wigan outclass Rovers at Wembley and banish memories of last season’s Grand Final defeat

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How to watch Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors: Free streams, TV channels for Challenge Cup Final 2026

All the ways to watch Challenge Cup Final 2026 live streams online – including for FREE – with Hull KR vs Wigan Warriors on rugby league's big day at Wembley.

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Challenge Cup draw: Defending champions Hull KR learn quarter-final opponents

The Challenge Cup quarter-final draw took place on Tuesday morning. Defending champions Hull KR have been given a home tie against York Knights. Wakefield Trinity will host Wigan Warriors after knocking out Leeds Rhinos in the previous round. St Helens have been drawn at home to Catalan Dragons, while Leigh…

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2026 Super League prediction & betting tips: Can Saints go marching in?

Ahead of the new Super League season we make predictions for how the year will play out

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Super League 2026: team-by-team guide to the new season

Hull KR are the team to beat again, tough times are ahead for promoted trio and Leeds might be back to their best

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‘Not difficult’: Wane explains omission of Jake Connor from England Ashes squad

Jake Connor, the 2025 Man of Steel, has been left out of the England’s squad to face Australia in the first Ashes series since 2003

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Hull KR 24-6 Wigan Warriors: Super League Grand Final – as it happened

A dominant display led by Mikey Lewis secured an astonishing treble for Hull KR, denying Wigan a three-peat

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Wigan eye third consecutive Super League title and place among all-time greats

Hull KR have taken two of Wigan’s crowns this year and stand in the way of Matt Peet’s team at Old Trafford

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Wigan v Leigh Super League semi-final set to go ahead after ticket allocation furore

Friday’s playoff semi-final between Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors is expected to go ahead as planned, but only after it was overshadowed by a controversy that could only really happen in rugby league

The Guardian - UK

Leigh Leopards refusing to play Super League semi-final over ticket dispute, claim Wigan Warriors

Wigan insist they have offered Leigh a generous ticket allocation for the match on Friday

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Wigan Warriors rugby club creates community garden as 'safe haven' to help combat suicide

Rugby League world champion Wigan Warriors has created a “safe haven for players, staff, fans, and the wider public” at its Robin Park Arena to combat suicide

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Billy Boston to become rugby league’s first knight

The 90-year-old blazed a trail for black sports stars and finished his career with a British record 571 tries to his name.

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Christian Wade to switch codes and join Wigan Warriors

The move follows stints in rugby union and the NFL

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Wigan boss hails ‘big-game mentality’ of Warriors after Warrington thrashing

The Warriors coach Matt Peet watched his side run in eight tries in a 48-24 win over Warrington Wolves in the first Super League game in the US

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Wigan Warriors vs Warrington Wolves prediction: Champs to take Las Vegas by storm

Follow our rugby league betting tips as Wigan face Warrington in Las Vegas

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How Wigan and Warrington took Super League to Las Vegas: ‘It became a no-brainer’

An ‘ambitious’ approach led the way to Super League’s historic debut in Sin City as Wigan Warriors face Warrington Wolves at the Allegiant Stadium

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2025 Super League prediction, best bets & odds: Wigan Warriors good value for three-peat

The 2025 Super League season kicks off this week and we’ve picked out our best rugby bets for the new campaign

The Guardian - UK

Super League 2025: team-by-team guide to the new season

Wigan have no weakness, Hull face a rebuild and newcomers Wakefield will quietly fancy their chances

The Guardian - UK

Now one of rugby league’s greatest sides, what next for Wigan Warriors?

This all-conquering team have cemented a place in the game’s folklore, but there will be no resting on their clean sweep this season

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Fairytale meets formidable: Hull KR and Wigan face off in Grand Final for the ages

Wigan’s last trophy was 22 days ago, Hull KR’s, 14,000 days. Yet the Robins may still be the ones to beat the Warriors

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Leigh win at Salford overshadowed by fears of serious injury to Josh Charnley

Edwin Ipape was outstanding as Leigh beat Salford 14-6 in the first Super League playoff eliminator

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Super League playoffs: can anyone topple serial champions Wigan?

Warriors have hit form at an ominous time but Hull KR, Warrington and Salford have grounds for optimism

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Wigan close in on history as Super League reaches thrilling climax

The Warriors are two wins away from becoming first side to win a major quadruple but rivals hope this unpredictable season can continue

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