Paul Deacon

Home at last for Deacon

IT'S taken Paul Deacon almost 15 years to find his way home - but he has finally made it! Christmas has come early for the 30-year-old scrum-half in the form of a dream move from Bradford to hometown team Wigan Warriors.

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Bradford chief insists Matt Orford will stay at the club

Bradford chairman Peter Hood says Aussie ace Matt Orford will be at the club next season. But Hood refused to comment on reports the Bulls have reneged on a deal to sign winger Chris Walker. Walker's agent, Chris Orr, may try...

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Wakefield could be forced to release prop Stosic

James Stosic's future with Wakefield is in doubt following his failure to secure a Macedonian passport. The New Zealand-born prop, previously with Cronulla and the Gold Coast, played for Wakefield as an overseas player last...

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Manly might take Ox back

Manly could welcome back departing skipper Matt Orford if his lucrative move to English Super League club Bradford falls through, but the Sea Eagles are not holding their breath. The future of 2008 NRL premiership-winner...

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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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Wigan revive seasonal Saints clash

NEW Wigan coach Michael Maguire's first match in charge of the Warriors will be against arch rivals St Helens after the clubs agreed to revive their festive fixture. The neighbours will clash at the GPW Recruitment Stadium,...

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McNamara silent over England job

• Far to early to speculate, says Bradford coach • Matt Orford in to Odsal, Brian Deacon off to Wigan Steve McNamara was non-committal about his prospects of becoming the next England coach as he returned to his club role with...

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Matt Orford joins Bradford from Manly in moneyspinning deal

Manly captain Matt Orford has agreed to join Super League club Bradford on a lucrative three-year deal after protracted negotiations with his former club broke down. By Telegraph staff and agencies Meanwhile former Great...

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Saints offer Eastmond coveted No7 shirt

• Eastmond to inherit No7 shirt as contract talks continue • Player's agent insists no deal has been reached St Helens have announced that Kyle Eastmond will inherit the No7 shirt vacated by Sean Long next season, despite fresh...

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History in hands of England's young half-backs

Sam Tomkins and Kyle Eastmond first played against each other in the under-10s. Tonight they will join forces to try to do the biggest job in rugby league. Neither of the half-backs, nor any of their team-mates, was born the...

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