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• Tiatia in talks over new Dragons deal

  21-09-2026 06:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dragons aim to secure new contract with head coach Filo Tiatia as he prepares for a second full season in charge at Rodney Parade.
  
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• How Modern Technology Is Changing Rugby Training

  24-09-2026 13:50 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Rugby training is becoming less dependent on the coach’s eye alone. By 2026, GPS units can quantify high-speed running and sprint exposure, instrumented mouthguards can measure head-acceleration events during contact work, and inertial sensors can identify rugby-specific actions that once had to be coded manually. World Rugby has moved in the same direction with player-load […]
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• Rugby Paper Roundup: Henry Pollock…and all that!

  24-09-2026 10:31 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  On this week’s The Rugby Paper Roundup, Ben Jaycock is joined by Rich from the RugbyAnalyst to discuss Henry Pollock’s new Northampton Saints deal.
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• Abbie Brown: Ultimate Sevens can inspire next generation of rugby stars

  23-09-2026 17:26 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Great Britain Sevens star Abbie Brown hopes this week’s Ultimate Sevens event in London can inspire a new generation of players as the shortened format takes centre stage under the lights.
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• Leeds Rhinos captain Handley out of play-off game

  23-09-2026 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leeds Rhinos captain Ash Handley is ruled out of their play-off semi-final against Warrington on Friday with a back injury.
  
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• York sign Newcastle hooker Inman

  23-09-2026 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Knights sign Newcastle Thunder hooker Tom Inman on a two-year deal after a successful loan spell.
  
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• Keighran, O'Neill & Miller shortlisted for Man of Steel

  23-09-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan's Adam Keighran and Brad O'Neill and Leeds' Lachie Miller are named on the three-man shortlist for the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award.
  
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• Using RolsBet on Mobile: Account Access and Platform Features

  23-09-2026 13:20 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  An August 21, 2026 interface check found something more useful than another “mobile-first” slogan. RolsBet’s Android odds matched the web version to the third decimal, while the app separated Sports, Esports, Casino and Rols Games into clear tabs. For bettors, consistency between screens matters more than a glossy launch animation. Returning users can start with […]
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• Trinity unsuccessful in appeal against Guler ban

  23-09-2026 10:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield are unsuccessful in their appeal against the suspension given to prop Emre Guler for punching in their play-off win over Leigh.
  
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• Lee Mack celebrates 20 years of a modern classic

  23-09-2026 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lee Mack marks the anniversary with cast interviews, clips and behind-the-scenes access.
  
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• The Wales captains looking to conquer England

  22-09-2026 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales captains Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan prepare to make their Prem debuts for Gloucester after moving from Ospreys.
  
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• Wigan and Leigh face conduct probe, says RFL

  22-09-2026 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors are issued letters to inform them there will be an independent investigation into their conduct over the past 12 months.
  
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• Wales pick two father-son duos for Wheelchair World Cup squad

  22-09-2026 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fathers and sons Martin and Matthew Turner and Gareth Ramsey and Sid Ramsey are named in Wales' squad for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.
  
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• Catalans sign Hull KR winger Burgess

  22-09-2026 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Catalans Dragons sign Hull KR winger Joe Burgess on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• URC 2026-27 preview – Cardiff Rugby: Title odds, key players and additions

  22-09-2026 17:08 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Cardiff Rugby head into the 2026-27 URC season after finishing sixth last term, with Corniel van Zyl’s side strengthened by a host of new arrivals as they target another top-eight finish.
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• Scarlets ready to 'come out fighting' with future at stake

  22-09-2026 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.
  
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• Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn

  22-09-2026 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.
  
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• The Raw Power and Simple Soul of Modern Rugby

  22-09-2026 15:15 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  Mud flying, shoulders cracking, and twenty-three big guys crashing into each other at full speed — rugby is not just a game. It is a proper battle wrapped in strict sportsmanship. Watching an international match on a rainy Saturday afternoon gives you a real rush that no other sport can touch. The raw energy just […]
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• The 7 Best Secured Loan Brokers With Best Customer Support in the UK in 2026

  22-09-2026 15:00 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  TL;DR Looking for the best secured loans in the UK for 2026? We rank KIS Finance as the top secured loan broker this year, backed by its whole of market lender access and fast case turnaround. This guide compares seven leading UK secured loan brokers, covering their services, lender panels, and standout strengths. We wrote […]
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• England star Henry Pollock commits future to Northampton Saints with ‘multi-year’ deal

  22-09-2026 11:31 via therugbypaper.co.uk
  
  The Prem champions Northampton Saints have moved to tie down a huge asset in Henry Pollock.
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• Pollock signs new Northampton deal in excess of £400K

  22-09-2026 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Henry Pollock has brought an end to his contract stand-off with Northampton, saying it was ultimately "a very easy decision" to sign an extension.
  
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• Huddersfield sign Wakefield's Tate on two-year deal

  21-09-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Huddersfield Giants sign Will Tate from fellow Super League side Wakefield Trinity on a two-year deal.
  
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• Lions tour a 'top goal' for Wales prop Tuipulotu

  21-09-2026 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales prop Sisilia Tuipulotu says selection for next year's inaugural British and Irish Lions women's tour is among her top rugby priorities.
  
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• Hawkins among five World Cup winners in England squad

  21-09-2026 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rob Hawkins is among five Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup winners who will attempt to help England defend the trophy in Australia this autumn.
  
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• Wakefield's Guler and Hull KR's Hiku banned for punches

  21-09-2026 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wakefield Trinity prop Emre Guler and Hull KR centre Peta Hiku are given two-game bans for punching.
  
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• York sign injured prop English for 2027

  21-09-2026 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  York Knights sign prop Matty English on a deal for the 2027 season.
  
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• Edwards signs short-term deal with Red Roses

  21-09-2026 12:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shaun Edwards has started a short-term coaching consultancy role with England women.
  
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• Cornish Pirates impress in opening day Doncaster win

  21-09-2026 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cornish Pirates get their Champ season off to an excellent start as they beat Doncaster Knights 45-19 at the Mennaye Field.
  
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• Halifax crush Leeds to seal back-to-back trebles

  20-09-2026 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Halifax Panthers show their class as they crush Leeds Rhinos 64-24 to win the wheelchair Grand Final and clinch back-to-back trebles
  
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• USA loss a game Ireland 'should have won' - Bemand

  20-09-2026 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says their defeat against USA in the WXV Global Series opener at Tallaght Stadium was "a game we should have won".
  
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