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Did Ian Watkins Predict His Own Murder? Chilling Words From Lostprophets Singer Resurface After Gruesome Prison Killing

Serving time in the notorious HMP Wakefield, Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins had often spoken of the extreme danger he faced, fearing a sudden, fatal attack.

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Wigan boss Matt Peet says aim is to ‘inspire and entertain’ ahead of Grand Final

On-field success has always been part of a bigger picture for the 41-year-old.

The Independent UK

Mike McMeeken keen to lose ‘nearly-man’ tag and win something with Wakefield

The England second-rower has featured in three Grand finals and finished up on the losing side each time.

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Umyla Hanley ‘was set to be a brickie’ before rebuilding career at Leigh

Hanley had spent a frustrating period out on loan at Championship club Newcastle in 2022 and returned to find he was surplus to requirements at Wigan.

The Independent UK

Salford given two-point deduction for fielding weakened team against St Helens

The sanction will also affect the Red Devils’ IMG grading score as they bid to retain their Super League place.

The Independent UK

Angry fans storm pitch as Salford end season in defeat and face extinction

Salford finished the Super League season with a 52-16 loss to Wakefield and their controversial owners at the centre of supporters’ protests

The Guardian - UK

Hull KR land League Leaders’ Shield after nervy win over Warrington

Two late tries clinched victory for the Robins.

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Paul Rowley: Salford’s survival is the only thing that matters

The Red Devils have been battling severe cash-flow problems since a takeover ahead of the start of the campaign.

The Independent UK

Crisis club Salford not among applicants to be part of new 14-team Super League

Salford’s failure to apply may be seen as an acknowledgement that they have little chance of retaining their top-flight status.

The Independent UK

Full list of childhood vaccination uptake for local areas in England

Uptake of vaccines remains lowest in areas of London.

Evening Standard

'Bevan French is magic!': Aussie joins the ton-up club

Australian Bevan French has earned another Super League landmark, scoring his 100th try for Wigan after his much-needed return for the world champions.

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Salford stumble on in crisis with their future on the line and fans demanding answers

Troubled club at least managed to fulfil a fixture before losing 38-6 at Leigh, but Super League status is looking desperate

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Women’s Rugby World Cup, Vuelta and ‘Farmageddon’

Have you been watching the football, rugby union, rugby league, boxing, horse racing, tennis, snooker and cycling?

The Guardian - UK

Salford’s Wakefield clash called off after Red Devils failed to raise team

Salford have lost a number of top players in recent weeks due to their ongoing financial turmoil.

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Mason Lino’s last-gasp drop goal stuns Leeds and boosts Wakefield’s playoff hopes

Wakefield Trinity edged Leeds 15-14 with the winning point scored after Brodie Croft missed his chance to give the Rhinos a win that would have taken them third

The Guardian - UK

Leigh solidify top-four spot after Ofahengaue’s late try sees off Wakefield

Leigh Leopards won a pulsating contest 24-20 to underline why they are a fraction ahead of Wakefield Trinity in Super League

The Guardian - UK

Upgraded Wakefield back in big time hoping to emulate victors Hull KR

Super League returned to Belle Vue ground after Trinity’s promotion but it was the visitors who left with a 14-12 win

The Independent UK

Daryl Powell wants Wakefield to learn from Hull KR’s rise

Newly-promoted Trinity will head into their top-flight homecoming on a high after kicking off their campaign with a 14-12 win over Leeds.

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The Guardian - UK

Wakefield mark Super League return with deserved victory at Leeds

Wakefield Trinity marked their return to Super League by winning 14-12 at Leeds, as an opening weekend of surprises and shocks continued

The Guardian - UK

Super League 2025: team-by-team guide to the new season

Wigan have no weakness, Hull face a rebuild and newcomers Wakefield will quietly fancy their chances

The Independent UK

Can anyone prevent Wigan winning a third consecutive Super League Grand Final?

Wigan’s closest rivals, specifically St Helens and Hull KR, have shown every sign of answering the challenge.

The Independent UK

Luke Gale keen to finally partner Danny McGuire at Headingley in 745 Game

Gale forged a career at Harlequins, Bradford and Castleford before briefly returning to Leeds and finishing his playing days at Wakefield.

The Independent UK

Matt Ellis hails ‘great achievement’ after Wakefield promotion confirmed

Wakefield were one of nine clubs granted an ‘A’ grade.

The Independent UK

Wakefield Trinity return to Super League confirmed by gradings announcement

Wakefield won the Championship Grand Final but had to wait for the first official grades by the RFL and IMG

The Guardian - UK

Super League expansion to 14 teams nears as Wakefield replace Broncos

With nine clubs being given an A in IMG’s gradings that decide the makeup of the game’s professional pyramid, expansion talks may start ‘sooner than expected’

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