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Brian Carney: I expect England to win | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

Brian Carney believes England will beat Australia at Wembley tomorrow, with several factors working in the host’s favour.

A long-read with the former Lions winger on the Ashes, international rugby league and that historic win back in 2006.

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Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Nineteen

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

ONE MORE SLEEP:

Listen to an Aussie and a Pom argue and preview the Ashes. Good areas.

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Podcast Episode · Ashes Rugby League · 22/10/2025 · 59m

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Doncaster set for centre | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

Schofield bemoans England's lack of creativity | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 1d

"We hope, not just to compete. Can we win the Ashes for the first time in 55 years? Miracles can happen. Are we going to win them? Unfortunately, and it doesn't give me any joy, the Aussies will keep the Ashes.

"The Australian spine will be the difference."

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 2d

Two more sleeps!

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Schofield bemoans England's lack of creativity | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 2d

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 Ashes from Australia.

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Ekoku named RFL chief executive - rugbyleaguehub.com

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

🗞 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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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...

Jayden jumps to Bulls - rugbyleaguehub.com

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

🐮 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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Hamilton resurfaces at Featherstone - rugbyleaguehub.com

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 3d

Hahaahahaha

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broccoli lesnar @bluebirdbruises.bsky.social · 3d

Australian mode: activated. Fuck Brexit shit is this? 😂

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

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 4d

'That belief that English people have, that grit, what we have no other country has'

England coach Shaun Wane believes the belief and grit that his players have will help them to a history-making Ashes series win.

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Vaseline, victory and Ashes moments - rugbyleaguehub.com

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

🗣 "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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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...

Vaseline, victory and Ashes moments | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 5d

Vaseline, victory and Ashes moments

Thirty-five years ago a tub of vaseline almost helped Great Britain to a landmark Ashes series win on home soil.

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RFL chief denies 'moving goalposts' after Bradford leapfrog into Super League

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 7d

Analysis for @theipaper.com

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Controversy erupts as Super League expands to 14 teams

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Ashes Rugby League Podcast Episode Eighteen

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 8d

The Ashes Rugby League podcast is back with a new episode.

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Podcast Episode · Ashes Rugby League · 16/10/2025 · 1h 3m

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The Chicken Wing: October 15 | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 9d

Kaboom!

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Central distribution situation confirmed | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 9d

Exclusive: Rugby League Commercial has decided that the two new clubs to come into Super League will receive half of the central distribution of the other 12 clubs in 2026, but receive a full distribution in 2027.

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Mikey Lewis’ deep dive into how Hull KR won the Grand Final – Total Rugby League

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 11d

MIKEY LEWIS says Hull KR have redeemed themselves after winning the Super League Grand Final and avenging last year’s painful defeat to Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford.

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‘I can’t wait for Payne Haas’: Jez Litten relishing World Club Challenge shot – Total Rugby League

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 11d

JEZ LITTEN believes that winning Super League has given his club an even bigger high than winning the Challenge Cup Final at Wembley in June against Warrington.

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Wigan losing the Grand Final was exactly what Super League needs

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 12d

Hull KR has given Super League hope:

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The timing for Hull KR's historic victory couldn't be better

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John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 14d

"I owe her everything."

Sam Walters has been one of the shining lights in Wigan Warriors' pursuit of a historic three-peat. And as Wigan ready for Saturday's Super League decider, the giant second-rower has opened up about his special bond with his mother.

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Sam's Town | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

Miski rubbishes retirement reports: 'It's bullshit' | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

John Davidson @johnnyddavidson.bsky.social · 15d

Wigan winger Abbas Miski has slammed reports that he was set to retire, calling them "bullshit", and says he is targeting another couple of titles in his time with the Warriors.

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