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‘Matter of life and death’: rugby league brain injuries claim heading for court

A legal action is being launched by 125 former rugby league players who argue the sport did not take proper action to protect them

The Guardian - UK

RFL’s £1m losses include almost £250,000 paid to departing executives

High-level departures cost the governing body almost a quarter of the entire losses of just over £1m it incurred in 2022

The Guardian - UK

RFL announce losses of almost £1m as rising insurance premiums hit hard

Governing body has revealed its accounts for 2022 highlighting how insurance premiums doubled to more than £1.4m last year while poor ticketing revenues for Challenge Cup final and delayed World Cup also having negative effects

Daily Mirror

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It was right to ban Josh Griffin for seven games - we can't end up like football

Former England captain Jamie Peacock believes the tribunal process got things correct by dishing out heavy suspension to Hull FC star after he allegedly verbally abused referee Chris Kendall - but feels they need to get even tougher on spear tackle

Daily Mirror

Leeds Rhinos hall of famer Bev Risman passes away

The dual-code international was an influential figure across the game.

Leeds Live

RFL respond after first concussion trial ends in Leeds Rhinos penalty fest

Almost 50 high tackle penalties were awarded in the first trial game that saw new rules implemented that outlawed tackling above the armpit.

Leeds Live

Big step in fight against concussion or bad idea? New tackle law splits opinion

There were 57 penalties in the youth game between Bradford and Leeds at Odsal.

The Independent UK

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Coaches confident new tackle trial will make rugby league safer

The new laws will be trialled for the first time in the academy match between Bradford and Leeds.

The Independent UK

Newcastle United and city council set for key talks as Magic Weekend return teased

The 2023 staging of rugby league's Magic Weekend at St James' Park was expected to be the final one before the event was scrapped, but that may not now be the case

Chronicle Live

Leeds Rhinos youngster signs permanent deal with Championship club

The former Academy captain has departed.

Leeds Live

RFL appoint Leeds Rhinos legend Jamie Jones-Buchanan in new board role

The RFL have appointed Jamie Jones-Buchanan MBE to a new role as a Board Observer.

Leeds Live

Q&A: What does the shake-up of domestic rugby league mean for the sport?

Wednesday’s vote means major changes are in store.

The Independent UK

Automatic promotion and relegation in Betfred Super League to be scrapped

From next season participation in the top-flight will be dependent on a number of factors.

The Independent UK

IMG club grading plan for rugby league comfortably gets green light

Rugby League Council strongly voted in favour of first installment of plans to 'reimagine' rugby league with a club grading system rather than traditional promotion and relegation

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Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos join Super League rivals in IMG voting intention with big decision looming

Gary Hetherington has made Leeds' plans clear ahead of the vote at Huddersfield's John Smith's Stadium.

Leeds Live

Rohan Smith stays silent on controversial Leeds Rhinos decision after RFL request

Rohan Smith spoke to the media after Leeds Rhinos' 18-17 win over Huddersfield Giants. Here's what he had to say.

Daily Mirror

RFL chief Tony Sutton insists he's different to predecessors in bid to strengthen sport

Sutton, 49, was confirmed as Ralph Rimmer's replacement last month, the third successive appointment from within at the governing body, but he insists that is not a bad thing

The Guardian - UK

100 former rugby league players start legal fight with RFL over brain injuries

Legal proceedings have been formally issued against the RFL on behalf of 100 former players who claim the sport did not protect them from brain injuries

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn doubles down on rugby league claim after saying sport is "beyond f***ed"

Eddie Hearn has claimed rugby league is "beyond f***ed" and "bang in trouble", having previously held discussions about helping promote the sport with the RFL

Daily Mirror

"Tortured" Shaun Wane admits backing of players was key to him extending England deal

Wane, 58, discusses changes he'll make for 2025 World Cup after conceding how last year's tournament loss still "tortures" him but players' support was enough to realise they are on the right path

The Independent UK

Shaun Wane wants to put ‘torture’ of World Cup exit behind him and focus on 2025

England will face 2025 hosts France at Warrington on April 29 in their first game since their agonising golden point semi-final defeat to Samoa.

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Wane still ‘tortured’ by England’s Rugby League World Cup exit

Shaun Wane is still “tortured” by England’s failure to win last year’s Rugby League World Cup as a three-match Test series with Tonga this autumn looks likely to be the first major step to the next tournament in 2025 for his side.

The Independent UK

Hull KR had concerns over half of Wakefield’s hybrid playing surface

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters has concerns over the health of his players.

Daily Mirror

RFL appoint new CEO as boss vows to lead sport through "pivotal and exciting" period

Sutton, 47, handed job on permanent basis after impressing while in temporary charge over last three months and is "proud and privileged" to lead sport into "pivotal" times

Daily Mirror

'Fandom' announced as key criteria for grading system as part of rugby league's new era

Five areas, including supporters, performances, finance, stadium and catchment, will drive how clubs are assessed - and which league they will play in - from 2025

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