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Ian Doyle: Why another ‘Magic Weekend’ in rugby league?

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

AFTER hosting one magic weekend already this month, Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium will host another in the next few days.

Sean McGuire: Massive challenge for rugby league over future after executive chairman Richard Lewis moves to All-England Lawn Tennis Club

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

THE most high-profile transfer of the week has been the move by the Rugby Football League’s executive chairman Richard Lewis to the All-England Lawn Tennis Club, where he will be chief executive at Wimbledon.

Sean McGuire: Football is lucky it doesn’t have referees like rugby league official Thierry Alibert

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT

REFEREEING is an extremely difficult task, with the speed, scrutiny and “sportsmanship” involved in modern sport making it a thankless task.

Ian Doyle: St Helens will be suddenly full of hope after thrashing Leed Rhinos

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

PENNY for the thoughts of Royce Simmons.

Sean McGuire: Bradford Bulls financial situation brings shame on Rugby League

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:00:00 GMT

BRADFORD BULLS have this week launched a Quest for Survival in a move that shames the sport.

Coach Denis Betts happy as Widnes Vikings continue warm-up to Super League season with win at Swinton Lions

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WIDNES VIKINGS’ warm-up for Super League continued at Leigh Sports Village against plucky Swinton Lions who gave Widnes a good test which enhanced their preparation for Wakefield in Trinity Wildcats in February.

Australian trip is worth the risk, says Warrington Wolves coach Tony Smith

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WARRINGTON coach Tony Smith is happy to risk his side being jet-lagged for the start of Super League as he prepares to take them to Australia for the next three weeks.

Rhys Hanbury in line for debut as Widnes Vikings hope to tame Swinton Lions

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORMER Crusaders half-back Rhys Hanbury will make his Widnes debut when the Vikings take on Swinton Lions on Sunday (Leigh Sports Village, 3pm).

Sean McGuire: Dave Chisnall is a St Helens success story – and not a rugby ball in sight!

Liverpool Daily Post — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WHILE most sportsmen from St Helens have found success with a rugby ball in hand, it was great to see Dave Chisnall gain a memorable victory over Phil Taylor in the PDC World Darts Championships.

Warrington Wolves’ scrum-half Richie Myler set to miss start of Super League season after dislocating an elbow in friendly match against Widnes

Liverpool Daily Post — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

WARRINGTON scrum-half Richie Myler will miss the start of the new Super League season after dislocating an elbow in his side’s Boxing Day friendly against Widnes.