Rugby League

Does rugby league have a gambling problem?

As Betfred takes control of rugby league sponsorship, has the sport backed the right horse?

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Can Channel 4 shake-up Super League?

The relationship between rugby league and television has never been easy. Now it’s Channel 4s turn to shake things up

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Robert the Lionheart 

Rob Burrow approaches MND like he did Rugby League: with bravery and without fear

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Uncertain times in Labour’s rugby league heartlands 

The Labour Party and Rugby League have been central to the lives of working-class people in Batley for over a century. But for how much longer?

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Super League at 25: The unfinished revolution?

As Super League celebrates its 25th birthday, rugby league is further away from its founder’s vision than ever.

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Class matters: why rugby league players don’t receive knighthoods

Despite a mass public campaign, Kevin Sinfield hasn’t received a knighthood this year. It comes as no surprise to rugby league fans

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The lost world of Rugby League

A new book celebrates 125 years of rugby league but shines a light on a world that the sport has left behind

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