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The Latest Breaking News from Leigh Centurions

Ex-British rugby star battling mental health issues found dead in Italy hotel after drug-fuelled fight with girlfriend

Former rugby league player Ricky Bibey was found dead in a luxury hotel room in Florence, Italy, after a violent confrontation with his partner, an inquest in the UK has heard.

The Times of India

Leigh rugby team rebrand causes stir among fans

Owner Derek Beaumont said the rebrand was not made on a "whim"

Manchester Evening News

Leigh Leopards confirm Zak Hardaker capture as one of ten new signings

Hardaker joins after leaving Leigh Centurions.

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The Mancunian Way: What about a night tram?

Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

Manchester Evening News

The country's in tatters, the PM's hanging on by a thread - but in the middle of it all, one Greater Manchester MP had a very different question to ask her

People are struggling to make ends meet - and are looking to Number 10 for help

Manchester Evening News

Leeds Rhinos announcing signing of Welsh Rugby League World Cup ace

Luis Roberts has signed for Leeds Rhinos from recently promoted Leigh Centurions

Leeds Live

Newcastle confirmed to host rugby league's Magic Weekend in 2023 as dates revealed

Following the success of the past few years and yesterday's World Cup opener at St James' Park it has been confirmed Newcastle will again host rugby league's Magic Weekend

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Wales Rugby League World Cup squad includes three sets of brothers, two pairs of twins and a player who retired due to brain abnormality

Wales get their campaign underway against Cook Islands later this month

Wales Online

Batley Bulldogs boss Craig Lingard admits achieving Super League would be "huge"

Part-timers face a massive task to overcome big-spending Championship leaders Leigh Centurions in tonight's Grand Final with a place in Super League up for grabs but their coach has defied the odds before and hopes to again

Daily Mirror

IMG officials to outline proposals for reshaping future of rugby league

The 37 current professional and semi-professional clubs will have an opportunity to put the plans to the vote before they are presented to the media.

The Independent UK

Leeds Rhinos snap up another highly-rated Championship talent

The Rhinos continue to build their squad for 2023.

Leeds Live

Brit rugby star died of 'drug-related heart attack' as woman suffered major injuries

Two-time Challenge Cup winner Ricky Bibey, 40, was found by police "lying on the ground unresponsive" at the Hotel Continentale in Florence, Italy, in the early hours of July 15

Daily Mirror

Blake Ferguson: from Japan troubles to loving Lancashire life inside turbulent year

The former NRL player came close to a new career in coal mining before finding an unlikely new lease of life in England’s second division

The Guardian - AU

Rooster grant Lam immediate release

Lachlan Lam will leave the Sydney Roosters immediately and join English side Leigh Centurions, who are coached by his father Adrian.

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Leeds Rhinos land highly-rated Wigan Warriors forward as Rohan Smith's rebuild continues

Exclusive: The Rhinos are set to sign the 22-year-old ahead of the 2023 season.

Leeds Live

Leeds Rhinos talking points: Next halfback combination and loanee's chance to land permanent deal

The Rhinos take on Wigan Warriors on Thursday.

Daily Record

Ricky Bibey dead as former rugby player's body 'found in Florence hotel room'

The 40-year-old retired rugby league star, from Manchester, was reportedly found dead in his room at the four-star Hotel Continentale on Saturday morning after staff alerted the police.

Evening Standard

Ricky Bibey: Rugby league star, 40, found dead ‘in Florence hotel room’

Former rugby league player Ricky Bibey has been named by Italian media as the British man found dead at a hotel in Florence.

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The Independent UK

Former rugby league player Ricky Bibey dies in Florence hotel room

A woman, believed to be his partner, was taken to hospital to be treated for her serious injuries

Leeds Live

Rugby league's pound for pound best coaches so far this season starring superb turnarounds and underdog triumphs

We've taken a look at some of the best head coaches throughout the Super League, Championship and League 1

Liverpool Echo

Man with Down's Syndrome 'living the dream' thanks to rugby league

A photo of Gareth Jones, 19, sparked praise for the initiative

Manchester Evening News

Chris Chester provides Leigh Centurions squad update ahead of first friendly

The Centurions have been incredibly active in the transfer market this window

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