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Brian Noble snaps up Matt Utai for Crusaders

Brian Noble has made his first signing as Crusaders boss by snapping up Matt Utai. The flying Kiwi-born winger, 28, scored 71 tries in 127 games for the Canterbury Bulldogs in the NRL and will move to Wales after seven years in...

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Crusaders plan to go north to Wrexham

• Racecourse Ground to share fixtures with Newport • RFL wants club to retain strong presence in south Wales The Crusaders, Super League's struggling Welsh club, appear increasingly likely to be forced to scuttle north to...

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Tomkins can go to the very top, claims Maguire

Sam Tomkins has the ability to become one of the game's all-time greats, according to his new Wigan coach. Michael Maguire, the latest occupant of the hottest seat in Super League, heaped praise on the 20-year-old England...

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Maguire satisfied with Wigan squad

MICHAEL Maguire ruled out any more new signings as he was officially unveiled as the coach of Wigan on Tuesday morning. The 35-year-old Australian, who began a three-year contract as Brian Noble's successor this week, believes...

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Deacon going home at last

Former Great Britain scrum-half Paul Deacon ended his 12-year stay at Bradford on Monday when he joined his home town club Wigan. The 30-year-old Deacon, who has captained Bradford for the last three years, had 12 months left...

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England to favour full-time coach

Tony Smith took over from Brian Noble back in 2007 England are set to appoint a full-time head coach early next year to replace Tony Smith, who quit on Sunday. Smith, who combined coaching roles with England and Warrington,...

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England new boy brands Aussie motormouth Johnathan Thurston 'mouthy and arrogant'

England new boy Kyle Eastmond has branded Aussie motormouth Johnathan Thurston "arrogant" ahead of Saturday's Gillette Four Nations final. The St Helens star was riled by Thurston's 'Who?' taunt when asked what he knew of his...

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Wigan claim maiden win

Wigan lifted the pressure on coach Brian Noble by claiming their first engage Super League win of the season at Quins - 24-18. The hosts led 12-6 at the break thanks to tries from Chad Randall and Matt Gafa, while Shaun...

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Andy Wilson: Time to bask in an England win for once

After the misery of last year's World Cup, I want to linger lovingly over every detail of an England win against New Zealand No sooner had England beaten New Zealand on Saturday night, than the victorious players were...

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Wales v Scotland (Sun)

European Cup: Wales v Scotland Venue: Brewery Field, Bridgend Date: Sun, 8 November KO: 1600 GMT Coverage: Live on Sky Sports 3 Wales head coach Iestyn Harris believes his side's youth can win them the European Cup Final...

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