Lancashire had a better history, forming from a split in the ranks at Springfield Borough. They won the third tier and reached the final of Treize Tournoi, although went downhill quite quickly in the years that followed, before eventually spawning Blackpool Panthers.

Radcliffe formed in 1875, and after the schism, they were elected to the Lancs Senior Comp in 1901. Little success ensued, and they called it a day on failing to get elected to Division 2 the following year. #rugbyleague #history

Feel The Thunder Podcast
Talking all things Melbourne Storm...

Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/feel-the-thunder/

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NRL's greatest ever try-scorer hints at imminent PNG switch

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/alex-johnston-hints-at-imminent-png-switch/106617140

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NRL's greatest ever try-scorer hints at imminent PNG switch

Record-setting South Sydney try-scoring winger Alex Johnston looks set to become the first player to sign for the PNG Chiefs ahead of their 2028 NRL entry.

'How the hell?' How Millie Elliott bounced straight back into Origin post-baby
By Simon Smale

Millie Elliott could have taken an easy route back into competitive action after having a baby. Instead, she is throwing herself straight back into the State of Origin cauldron on Thursday night.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/millie-elliott-rugby-league-post-baby-state-of-origin-return/106615386

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'How the hell?' How Millie Elliott bounced straight back into Origin post-baby

Millie Elliott could have taken an easy route back into competitive action after having a baby. Instead, she is throwing herself straight back into the State of Origin cauldron on Thursday night.

Why NSW hasn’t met a problem Tiana Penitani Gray couldn’t solve
By Nick Campton

Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-28/nsw-womens-origin-tiana-penitani-gray-position-preview/106615340

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Why NSW hasn’t met a problem Tiana Penitani Gray couldn’t solve

Tiana Penitani Gray has never played second row before, but as the Origin stalwart prepares to play her third position in as many series such a bold change is nothing new.

North Wales Crusaders have informed the Rugby Football League they are unable to fulfil their Championship fixture with Doncaster RLFC due to ongoing issues.

With Featherstone Rovers, and Halifax Panthers, things are not looking great for Rugby League.
#RugbyLeague #RFL

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/64756/statement---north-wales-crusaders

Statement - North Wales Crusaders

Doncaster RLFC 16 Vs London Broncos 30

For most of the game I thought Doncaster were going to beat London, but they run out of steam in the last 10 minutes.

London Broncos 9 wins out of 9 games.

#RugbyLeague #Championship #DoncasterRFLC #LondonBroncos

Doncaster RLFC Vs London Broncos
Half time Doncaster RLFC - 10
London Broncos - 6

Doncaster playing well, but London giving to many penalties, and had a yellow card.

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Live: NRL leading Panthers travel to Newcastle to face Knights
By Michael Doyle

The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-26/nrl-live-updates-knights-vs-panthers-sea-eagles-vs-eels/106591514

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Live: NRL leading Panthers travel to Newcastle to face Knights

The Penrith Panthers can end round with the outright lead on the NRL ladder with victory over the Knights in Newcastle. Follow live.

Reed to keep starting role after Dragons suffer Anzac Day belting

Dean Young backs Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly anticipated NRL debut.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-26/dragons-nrl-halfback-kade-reed-to-keep-starting-role/106606818

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Reed to keep starting role after Dragons suffer Anzac Day belting

Dean Young backs Kade Reed to remain St George Illawarra's halfback even after the Dragons slumped to a 62-16 thrashing in the 20-year-old's highly anticipated NRL debut.