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Super League Grand Final: Warrington Wolves 10-23 Wakefield Trinity – as it happened

Trinity ended fifty-eight years of hurt with a thumping win at Old Trafford

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3

Betfred pulls plug on Super League sponsorship amid tax squeeze

After nine years, Betfred have ended their sponsorship deal

Evening Standard · Oct 1

Why Roosters star answered England call for RLWC

While brother Ethan holds out hope for a Kangaroos debut, Sydney Roosters star Jasmin Strange will link up with England for the Rugby League World Cup.

AAP · Sep 29

NSW Rugby League Modernises its Contact Centre with AnywhereNow’s Microsoft Teams–native Tendfor Solution

Sydney, Australia – 16 June 2026 – New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL), one of the most established and respected organisations across the world of Rugby League, has chosen to migrate to AnywhereNow’s Tendfor contact centre solution. The fully native Microsoft Teams attendant console and voice platform will support improved…

AAP · Jun 15

Kevin Sinfield knighted in King’s birthday honours list as Luke Donald made OBE

Sinfield is awarded a knighthood in recognition of his rugby league career and subsequent charitable efforts

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Kevin Sinfield, Helen Mirren and Lionesses lead King’s Birthday Honours

Sir Kevin Sinfield said he was ‘deeply grateful’ to be knighted as Dame Helen Mirren and six of England’s Euros-winning Lionesses were also honoured.

Evening Standard · Jun 12

'We still get it wrong': why Bennett hates the Bunker

Rugby league's longest-serving and most successful coach believes the NRL Bunker gets too little right and too much wrong for players and fans to put up with.

AAP · Jun 10

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview

Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Challenge cup-winning coach and broadcaster John Kear dies aged 71 as tributes pour in

Rugby league mourns the loss of influential figure John Kear, who passed away at 71. Renowned for his tactical acumen and ability to inspire underdogs, Kear's four-decade career as a coach, mentor, and broadcaster earned him widespread respect. His legacy includes transforming struggling teams and fostering a deep love for…

The Times of India · Jun 1

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

The Independent UK · Jun 1