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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has extended a warm invite to Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese to visit Cumbria in 2027 – with Barrow Raiders insisting some stakeholders in the NRL negotiations are asking if they can ‘come to the Super League party’. Barrow finished 15th in…
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England have crashed out of the Women’s Rugby League World Cup after a 24-6 defeat to Samoa in Wollongong. Stuart Barrow's side needed victory to secure a top-two finish in Group A and qualify for a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, only to see their campaign ended by a …
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Police in Cumbria have confirmed that they are investigating a break-in at the stadium of Championship rugby league club Barrow Raiders, the latest in a string of break-ins at the ground.
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Leeds Rhinos have added yet another prop to their ranks after securing the signing of highly-rated teenager Stevie Watson from Barrow Raiders, Love Rugby League can exclusively reveal. The Rhinos have moved to bring the 17-year-old to Headingley, with Watson regarded as one of…
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England women’s head coach Stuart Barrow has urged improvements in the domestic game if the national team are to compete with players who hail from the NRLW.
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England's women took one step back in the hope of taking two forward as they exited the Rugby League World Cup at the group stage. With Stuart Barrow's side defeated by Samoa - despite a spirited display - their focus immediately shifts forward to 2030. Whether that long-term …
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England ’s women are OUT of the Rugby League World Cup after a humbling defeat to Samoa which further reaffirmed the gap between Stuart Barrow’s side and the southern hemisphere. Victory over Wales in their first match had looked to put England on course to once again reach th…
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has challenged his side to turn the lessons from their defeat against Australia into an improved performance when they face Samoa in their final group game on Friday (30 October), with a semi-final place at stake.
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Despite last week’s heavy defeat to the overwhelming tournament favourites, Barrow took encouragement from England’s refusal to give up against an Australia side he regards as one of the most dominant in world sport.
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England Women face Samoa on Saturday (6:45am GMT) in Wollongong in a huge clash. The task for Stuart Barrow’s side is simple, win and progress to the Rugby League World Cup Semi-Finals, however, defeat would see their campaign come to an end. England started their tournament w…
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Add to preferred sources Daniel Tomlinson 13:47, 21 Oct 2026 Leeds Rhinos have signed Halifax Panthers forward Delaine Gittens on a one-year deal ahead of the 2027 season. The 25-year-old is a Jamaican international and has previous Championship or League 1 experience with Wor…
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Super League clubs will vote on whether to expand to 15 teams in the coming days after London Broncos agreed to enter without any central funding in 2027: but the final decision will ultimately belong to the RFL.
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England Women’s head coach Stuart Barrow has provided an injury update on his squad, whilst also explaining what happened regarding Jodie Cunningham’s marker pen shirt that went viral on social media. The Lionesses were beaten 78-0 by Australia Jillaroos on Saturday, and suffe…
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his squad for Friday’s (30 Oct) must-win World Cup group game against Samoa at WIN Stadium in Wollongong (KO 6.45am). Georgia Roche returns to the starting line-up in the halves alongside Isabel Rowe. The 25-year-old Newcastle K…
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England Women fell to defeat against the Australia Jillaroos on Saturday as the world champions proved too strong in their second group stage outing at HBF Park in Perth. Stuart Barrow's side were punished for a number of early errors and Australia took advantage through Jaime…
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England's final group game of the 2026 women's Rugby League World Cup is "do or die", according to coach Stuart Barrow. Barrow's side must beat Samoa in Wollongong on Friday (06.45 GMT) in order to finish second in Group A and qualify for the semi-finals. They beat Wales 70-6 …
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England star Jasmin Strange has been ruled out of the remainder of the Rugby League World Cup, it has been confirmed. Strange made her debut for England on Saturday as Stuart Barrow's side saw off Wales in convincing fashion to get the competition off to a winning start. Howev…
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow gave his thoughts on his side's opening win at the World Cup and how impressed he was, especially with the defence, following just a few days together as a new group. Barrow also touched on the loss of Jasmin Strange to a knee injury and …
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England Women will face reigning world champions Australia Jillaroos on Saturday as they continue their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign. They will play Australia in Perth, Australia (K.O. 10.05am BST). Stuart Barrow's side opened their tournament in emphatic fashion with …
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his squad for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup clash with the Australia Jillaroos at HBF Park in Perth (KO 10.05am).
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England Women will be sweating on the fitness of a number of key players heading into their do-or-die clash with Samoa in week three of the Rugby League World Cup. Stuart Barrow’s side lost 78-0 to the Australian Jillaroos in a game that was very much a learning curve for a nu…
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England Women have suffered a 78-0 defeat at the hands of Australia, as the reigning World Cup winners produced a masterclass to confirm their spot in the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Boss Stuart Barrow made the key selection change of starting Woman of Steel Jenna Foub…
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England were outclassed in a 78-0 defeat to defending champions Australia but remain in with a chance of reaching the Rugby League World Cup semi-finals. Stuart Barrow's side shipped 15 tries on a unforgiving evening in Perth and must quickly regroup ahead of Friday's final po…
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Published 23rd Oct 2026, 15:23 BST Stuart Barrow has backed England Women to prove they have closed the gap since their chastening Las Vegas thumping by Australia. The Lionesses were hammered 90-4 the last time the rivals met in March 2025, representing a nadir for the English…
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow gave his thoughts on his side's opening win at the World Cup and how impressed he was, especially with the defence, following just a few days together as a new group. Barrow also touched on the loss of Jasmin Strange to a knee injury and …
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England Women will face reigning world champions Australia Jillaroos on Saturday as they continue their 2026 Rugby League World Cup campaign. They will play Australia in Perth, Australia (K.O. 10.05am BST). Stuart Barrow's side opened their tournament in emphatic fashion with …
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named his squad for the opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup against Wales at HBF Park in Perth on Saturday 17 October (KO 7.35am).
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Jasmin Strange's withdrawal from the England squad with a knee injury is a "devastating blow" to their World Cup prospects says head coach Stuart Barrow. The Sydney Roosters second-row forward impressed on her debut, scoring a try as England thrashed Wales 70-6 in their World …
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Stuart Barrow insists England Women have put their Las Vegas humiliation behind them as they prepare to face Australia for the first time since that chastening night.
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England Women have strolled to victory in their opening Rugby League World Cup group game, defeating Wales 70-6. Seven tries in the first half and six in the second saw Stuart Barrow’s side get off to the best possible start, as a number of players impressed.
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Barrow Raiders have today unveiled a new identity for the 2027 season, in front of local businesses and civic leaders at the Speed Competitions Stadium. The club’s name does not change. Nor do its colours. What changes is the badge, and the way the club presents itself in ever…
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Barrow Raiders have today unveiled a new identity for the 2027 season, in front of local businesses and civic leaders at the Speed Competitions Stadium. The club’s name does not change. Nor do its colours. What changes is the badge, and the way the club presents itself in ever…
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The two competitions are understood to be close to agreeing a deal, although its completion is dependent on London Broncos being promoted despite finishing 16th in last week's IMG gradings, below fellow Championship club Barrow Raiders.
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Barrow Raiders have today unveiled a new identity for the 2027 season, in front of local businesses and civic leaders at the Speed Competitions Stadium. The club’s name does not change. Nor do its colours. What changes is the badge, and the way the club presents itself in ever…
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After placing 15th on the IMG rugby league gradings, Championship club Barrow Raiders have announced a new badge and identity ahead of the 2027 season. The Cumbrian club will remain the Raiders but they’ve altered their badge to better reflect their own identity and launch int…
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Barrow Raiders have called for promotion and relegation to be determined on the field, despite being the highest-ranking Championship club in the IMG gradings. Thursday morning saw this year’s IMG gradings released in full, with Barrow sat 15th – just a place below the 14 club…
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Runaway Championship winners London Broncos have been graded below even Barrow Raiders for next season – but they are still set to become the 15th team in an expanded Super League next season, the Guardian can reveal. The Broncos have swept aside the second tier in 2026, winni…
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England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named the 23-player squad that will represent the national team at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
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Fran Goldthorp will play for England for the first time in four years. Daniel Tomlinson 14:19, 28 Sep 2026 Updated 14:29, 28 Sep 2026 England Women head coach Stuart Barrow has named a 23-player squad ahead of the Rugby League World Cup next month. The squad contains four pote…
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Congratulations to Rhinos Women's players Evie Cousins, Keara Bennett, Ruby Bruce, Lucy Murray and Connie Boyd who been named by in Stuart Barrow's 23-player squad that will represent the national team at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.
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