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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 15h

🗣 "We knew they were going to come hard early, but we had to weather it and we did a good job on them."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚️ 🇦🇺 Different bands since they last met, but the song remained the same when England and Australia met at Wembley.

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England 6 Australia 26: Different bands, but Ashes song remains the same

GOD only knows who Jon Bon Jovi thought the Australians were when he met them during their captain’s run at Wembley on Friday. Frankly, it might have been the most confused anyone from the world of Am...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 23h

🗣 "I think the lads will be absolutely frothing at the mouth to get out there and play in this one, because they know they can be part of the history."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚️ 🇦🇺 Former GB prop Terry O’Connor believes England have to “hijack” Australia in the first Test if they are to make history.

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Terry O'Connor: 'They have to hijack them' - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Former Great Britain prop Terry O’Connor says England have to “hijack” Australia in the first Test, stressing they must get a result in the first game if they are to make history and ...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 23h

👹 Exclusive: The consortium that wants to take over the Salford Red Devils is on the lookout for a new head coach.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the latest on the hunt for Paul Rowley's replacement as the club's court date approaches.

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Salford search for new coach - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 1d

🗣 "I give England a massive chance on Saturday. In fact, I would say I’m expecting England to win."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚️ 🇦🇺 Brian Carney tells @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social why he expects the hosts to triumph at Wembley.

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Brian Carney: I expect England to win - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Brian Carney believes England will beat Australia at Wembley tomorrow in the first Test, with several factors working in the hosts’ favour. The Sky Sports presenter was a member of th...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 1d

🗞 Exclusive: Doncaster RLFC are set to sign an experienced centre from the Championship.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the details.

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Doncaster set for centre - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 2d

🗣 "I'll tell you one thing – if England win, Liam Moore will cop a load of stick from the Australians, no doubt about that."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚️ 🇦🇺 Former England boss John Kear has a warning for Saturday's referee in the clash with Australia.

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England vs Australia: Referee Liam Moore 'will cop a load of stick' if hosts win

FORMER England head coach John Kear has warned referee Liam Moore will become a target for the Australians if the hosts win at Wembley.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 2d

🗣 "Waney is a structured coach, he only likes to play one way. If they go away from that structure then no doubt they’ll get dropped or a massive bollocking."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚️ 🇦🇺 Former Great Britain captain Garry Schofield has blasted England's lack of creativity ahead of Saturday's Ashes opener.

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Schofield bemoans England's lack of creativity - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Former Great Britain captain Garry Schofield has criticised the lack of creative players in England’s squad, and believes passion and patriotism are not enough to wrestle back the Ash...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 3d

🗣 "It’s been radio silence, we haven’t spoken."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚 ️🇦🇺 Mikey Lewis have gone from conquering Super League together to Ashes rivals as England renew their rivalry with Australia.

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England vs Australia: Hull KR's Mikey Lewis and Willie Peters turn rivals

JUST under two weeks ago, Mikey Lewis and Willie Peters conquered Super League together. On Saturday, though, they will be on opposing sides.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

🗣 "I think there's cohorts of Casey McLeans out there who will filter into the NRL in those roles if given the opportunity."

🇦🇺 Penrith Panthers' CEO believes NRL expansion will open doors for more talented young players to emerge.

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NRL expansion opens door for more Casey McLeans, claims Penrith CEO

PENRITH Panthers' CEO believes NRL expansion will lead to more opportunities for players like Casey McLean to burst onto the big stage.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

🗞 Exclusive: RFL board member Abi Ekoku has been appointed as interim CEO of the governing body.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the details.

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Ekoku named RFL chief executive - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Exclusive: Rugby Football League (RFL) board member Abi Ekoku has been appointed as interim CEO of the governing body. Ekoku joined the board earlier this year and is also a member of...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

🐮 Salford Red Devils utility Jayden Nikorima will join Bradford Bulls in their first season back in Super League.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the story.

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Jayden jumps to Bulls - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

🗣 "We’re England, we do things different."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Shaun Wane believes the belief and grit that his players have, which he claims no other country has, will help them to a history-making Ashes series win.

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'That belief that English people have, that grit, what we have no other country has': Wane - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON England coach Shaun Wane believes the belief and grit that his players have, which he claims no other country has, will help them to a history-making Ashes series win. England take on...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 4d

🗞 Exclusive: Former Oldham chairman and Widnes executive Chris Hamilton has joined beleaguered Championship club Featherstone.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the details.

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Hamilton resurfaces at Featherstone - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 5d

🗣 "That's what I'd be thinking – shut everyone up who thinks we're going to get whitewashed."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🆚 ️🇦🇺 Former England hooker Josh Hodgson believes the hosts can defy the naysayers against Australia at Wembley.

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Josh Hodgson calls for England to 'shut up' critics in Ashes opener

JOSH Hodgson believes England have a rare opportunity to silence the naysayers when they face Australia in the Ashes opener at Wembley.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 5d

🗣 "Show me an England game where John Bateman has played really poor."

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Josh Hodgson has backed John Bateman to defy the critics when England face Australia.

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Josh Hodgson backs John Bateman to defy Ashes call-up critics

EX-England hooker Josh Hodgson has backed John Bateman to defy the critics when England face Australia in this year's Ashes.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 5d

🗣 "It was when we did the toss, which we did on the pitch."

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social on how a tub of vaseline almost helped Great Britain to a landmark Ashes series win on home soil.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and 🇦🇺 renew their rivalry at Wembley on Saturday.

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Vaseline, victory and Ashes moments - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Thirty-five years ago a tub of vaseline almost helped Great Britain to a landmark Ashes series win on home soil. The year was 1990, and the Lions headed into the Ashes two years after...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 8d

🗣 "It’s definitely a blow, but we’ve already regrouped. We’re determined to make our mark and make London successful."

🐴 London Broncos owner on Grant Wechsel on missing out on joining Super League, and the club being after nine new overseas players.

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London aim for Championship glory and nine new signings - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON London owner Grant Wechsel has set the target of the Broncos winning the Championship next year, after missing out on joining Super League, and revealed the club is after nine new ove...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 8d

🗣 "You can’t build a team in three months. It’s virtually impossible."

🇫🇷 Toulouse Olympique’s director of sport Cedric Garcia says his club is seeking only three or four new players for its Super League squad for 2026.

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Toulouse plans Super League recruitment - rugbyleaguehub.com

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Toulouse Olympique’s director of sport Cedric Garcia says his club is seeking only three or four new players for its Super League squad for 2026. Today, it was confirmed that Toulouse...

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 8d

🗣 "I can’t wait for Payne Haas to be running at me for 80 minutes."

🔴⚪️ Hull KR's Jez Litten is already looking forward to a potential World Club Challenge showdown with Brisbane Broncos.

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'I can’t wait for Payne Haas to be running at me for 80 minutes' - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 15d

🗣 "I think it will settle in after the grand final, I imagine it will be quite bittersweet."

🍒⚪️ Liam Byrne is hoping his final game for Wigan Warriors will be one to remember – victory in the 2025 Super League grand final.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 15d

🗞 Exclusive: Manly outside back Tommy Talau is after a switch to Super League for 2026.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the story.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 18d

🗣 "I’m not going to teach Nathan Cleary how to kick goals or kick 40-20s. It’s not about teaching them things, it’s about bringing them together as one."

🇦🇺 Kevin Walters on his approach when Australia tackle England in this year's Ashes series.

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Kevin Walters leans on England-Australia Ashes history as rivalry resumes

Australia head coach Kevin Walters outlined his approach for leading the team on this autumn's Ashes tour against England.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 19d

😇 David Fairleigh and Paul Rowley have been linked with the head coaching role at St Helens.

✍️ @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social has the story.

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Contenders emerge for St Helens job - rugbyleaguehub.com

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 20d

🗣 "I do like the NFL, how they own the sport...If the NRL could do something, we should take ownership of the game of rugby league worldwide."

🇦🇺 Leading agent Chris Orr believes the NRL needs to take charge to grow rugby league globally.

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Rugbyleaguehub.com @rugbyleaguehub.bsky.social · 20d

🗣 "Just seeing [my family] smiling in the stands afterwards means the world to me."

🔴⚪️ Oliver Gildart on putting his year of injury woes behind him by helping Hull KR book a Super League grand final return.

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Hull KR's Oliver Gildart puts injury woes behind him to seal grand final return

OLIVER Gildart put a season of injury hell behind him with a starring role to help Hull KR return to the Betfred Super League grand final.

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