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EXCLUSIVE: Brazil set to make International History

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 Brazil announced today that they are set to make International history by becoming the first ever Rugby League team to play in 3 different continents in just 1 season. The news is a huge positive after what has been a disappointing year for the South America outfit. Despite an impressive victory in the Sulamericano, the men's team were removed from the World Cup Qualifying process and the women's team were removed from the World Cup despite already being classified. This tour aims to give visibility to sponsors and keep the sport alive in Brazil. This tour will also be in celebration of the Federations 5th anniversary. Brazil's first game will be against England Under 18's. The current European champions will face Brazil's European Rugby League project, a team featuring both players in the English and French system, including Salford's Jorge Cabral and Catalans' Renato Amaro. Hugo Froes, Brazil Rugby League CEO: "From 2024 onwards, we will place great

Round Review: Super League Round 25 (Sunday 10th September 2023)

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 Another busy week of Super League action has been and gone. Leigh failed to have a 100% record over current World Champions and does the upset at the Mend-A-Hose all but confirm this years relegation? Leeds hosted Wigan in a historic clash of Rugby League Greats and the Channel 4 cameras covered the huge game between the Red Devils and the Wolves. Too little too late As has been the case far too often for Wakefield this year, it was another case of too little too late as they lost to the Dragons 18-10. Like in the loss to Saints, Wakefield were in this game. However, they failed to capitalise on a number of occasions and when playing against a team as cut throat as Catalans, you just can't afford to do that. Tom Johnstone opened the scoring against his former side and Keighran doubled the Dragons lead 5 minutes later. The next 50 minutes was scoreless and Trinity hung on despite Eseh's sin binning for a high tackle, but Davies try was the nail in the coffin. Tanginoa and Kersh

Round Review: Super League Round 24 (Tuesday 5th September 2023)

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 Round 24 was a round that had so much bearing on the league table, top to bottom. Castleford and Wakefield both faced difficult matches at the bottom end of the table, while Hull played Leeds in an important play off race Yorkshire Derby and Hull KR had the chance to pull away from the playoff pack. There were a few shock results, unpaid electric bills and big injuries in this round- it's your Super League Round Review. Taming the Dragons A captains contribution to remember again for Kenny-Dowall on Friday Night. He was one of four try scorers for Rovers, joined by Linnett, Walker and Mikey Lewis on the scoresheet. On a week where it was confirmed Jack Walker wouldn't be staying at the Robins next season, his contribution was also vital. 10 points with the boot from loanee Brad Schneider confirmed the victory for Hull KR.  Tries from Navarette, Garcia and Yaha proved to be not enough for Catalans. They fall to their second defeat in as many rounds and fall second in the table.