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Match Report – Salford 22 – 20 Hull Super, League, Sky, Sports, Rugby, League, Bulls, Rhinos, Warriors, Harlequins, Wolves, Giants, Tigers, Dragons, Crusaders, Hull, Reds, Wildcats,

On: July 7, 2024 By: admin

Salford Red Devils profit from missed conversion from Hull FC’s Ben Reynolds late on to extend winning run to four matches; Marc Sneyd registers five goals on 300th Super League appearance as home side consolidate fifth spot in table – watch every Super League match live on Sky Sports

Last Updated: 07/07/24 5:59pm

Salford held off Hull FC to earn their fourth straight win and consolidate fifth place in the Super League table

Ryan Brierley made a try-scoring comeback and Marc Sneyd celebrated his 300th Super League appearance with five vital goals as Salford edged Hull FC 22-20 to register a fourth successive win.

Hull half-back Ben Reynolds missed a 78th-minute conversion to Lewis Martin’s try to send the game to golden point as the Red Devils cemented fifth place in the table.

Full-back Brierley had sat out his team’s three previous victories with a rib injury but returned with a bang against a Hull side still without an away win in 2024 and who sit second bottom of the standings.

Hull led 6-4 in the first half and scored four tries to their hosts’ three in the game but Reynolds failed to improve his team’s final two touchdowns.

A minute’s applause to remember Rob Burrow took place before Super League’s only fixture of the day and there was further recognition of the Leeds Rhinos’ legend on seven minutes as all fans united to sing: ‘There’s only one Rob Burrow.’

The on-field action was less inspiring until Salford made a 27th-minute breakthrough as Deon Cross touched down.

Reynolds scythed through the home defence to register his first try for the Black and Whites and then booted Hull in front but it was all square at half-time as Sneyd kicked a penalty after the hooter.

Marc Sneyd starred for Salford on his 300th Super League appearance

Tom Briscoe’s off-the-ball challenge on Brierley earned him a yellow card and his temporary absence and a game-ending injury for hooker Danny Houghton was a double blow for Simon Grix’s side.

When Briscoe returned Salford were 18-6 in front thanks to Sneyd’s converted tries for Brierley and centre Chris Hankinson.

Young Hull forward Denive Balmforth provided an instant response with his third try in as many games but when Salford were gifted a cheap penalty on the hour Sneyd took the points on offer to move the Red Devils two scores in front again.

Final-quarter tries for Jordan Lane and Martin kept Hull in contention right until Reynolds’ costly late miss.

What’s next?

Hull FC host city rivals Hull KR on Saturday July 13 (2.55pm, Sky Sports Arena), with Salford visiting Catalans Dragons later the same day (5.25pm, Sky Sports Arena).

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United Rugby Championship final: Glasgow Warriors beat Bulls 21-16 in South Africa to claim landmark title | Rugby Union News

On: June 22, 2024 By: admin

Glasgow Warriors landed the United Rugby Championship title for the first time
since 2015 after a hard-fought 21-16 victory over the Bulls at a sold-out Loftus
Versfeld.

Having beaten the Stormers, the 2022 winners, and defending champions Munster to reach the Grand Final, the Warriors avoided a third loss in the showpiece with a fantastic performance in Pretoria.

A pair of Johan Goosen penalties separated the sides before Marco van Staden’s try, converted by Goosen, gave the Bulls – beaten by the Stormers in the 2022 final – a 13-0 lead.

Glasgow hauled themselves back into the game on the stroke of half-time when Scott Cummings powered his way over the line, with George Horne adding the extras.

Goosen’s third penalty extended the Bulls’ lead to nine points but tries from George Turner and Huw Jones, both converted by Horne, ensured the Warriors would emerge triumphant.

How Glasgow claimed URC glory

The Bulls, who had lost only one of their last 12 URC matches at this venue, led inside 100 seconds through Goosen’s penalty. A second successful kick followed before Wilco Louw was denied a try by the TMO, who deemed he was held up by Rory Darge.

But the Bulls were not to be denied moments later when Van Staden barged his way through the Glasgow defence, with Goosen landing the conversion.

Glasgow responded well and gave themselves a lifeline moments before the break when Cummings went over and Horne converted. Buoyed by that score, Glasgow came out strong in the second half but another Goosen penalty brought some relief to the Bulls.

A few minutes later, though, the Warriors cut the deficit to just two points when Turner, on his last appearance for the club, went over from a maul, which Horne converted.

Jones then grabbed Glasgow’s third try, with Horne again successful from the tee, to lead for the first time in the game before Jack Dempsey was denied another by the TMO.

Horne was just short with a long-range penalty attempt but Glasgow had to see out the final moments with 14 players after Tom Jordan was yellow-carded for a high tackle on Francois Klopper. The Scottish side survived late Bulls pressure to be crowned champions.

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Challenge Cup final: How Matt Peet’s Wigan Warriors conquered the rugby league world | Rugby League News

On: June 9, 2024 By: admin

There was a time when the concept of ‘All Four Cups’ was considered the holy grail of rugby league, with only three clubs ever achieving the feat of capturing the league championship, county championship, Challenge Cup and county cup in one season.

The abolition of the county leagues and cups in 1970 and 1993 respectively means the records of Hunslet in 1907/08, Huddersfield in 1914/15 and Swinton in 1927/28 will never be matched, but the closest thing in the summer era has proven almost as elusive.

In winning the Betfred Challenge Cup with an 18-8 victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley on Saturday, Matt Peet’s Wigan Warriors joined Bradford Bulls and St Helens, winners of the treble in 2003 and 2006 respectively before claiming the World Club Challenge the following year, in holding every title available at the same time.

It is a run of success rarely seen for the Cherry and Whites since the heady days of the 1980s and 1990s, and long-serving captain Liam Farrell has not experienced anything on this scale in his 14 years as a first-team player.

“We’ve got legends as players at our club in [assistant coaches] Tommy Leuluai and Sean O’Loughlin – they’ve never done anything like this,” Farrell, who now has 11 major honours to his name, said.

“Then we’ve got players like Brad O’Neill who is 21 and has won everything. I’ve been around a while, and this is a pretty special squad we’ve got here at the moment.

“Obviously we’ve got some very talented players across the whole squad, but we’ve got that blend of youth, talent and experience, and it has all come together. The lads like spending time with each other and a lot of that is down to Matty and his staff.

“The way we approach our training days, we’re intense when we need to be, but we also have a laugh and that’s one of the main reasons we come to work. If we’re not enjoying what we’re doing, we’re not going to be able to perform like we are doing.”

For Wigan’s third-year head coach Peet, it marked the second time he had overseen his hometown team lifting the trophy in rugby league’s oldest and most prestigious knockout competition, with the 2022 triumph in the Challenge Cup having been his first trophy at the helm.

Both Farrell and Lance Todd Trophy winner Bevan French were quick to praise the environment Peet has fostered at the club as key to the continuing success the Warriors are enjoying, although the boss was quick to throw that praise back onto the players.

In particular, injured second-row Willie Isa won plaudits for his pre-final shirt presentation which involved each player talking about their heritage and was reflected at full-time at Wembley with several having the flags of where they were representing draped over their shoulders.

“It was very, very special – I’m sure it brought the lads together digging as deep as they did,” Peet said. “What Willie did there, as leader and a senior player, was incredible.

“I didn’t know a lot about Aboriginal culture, I didn’t know a lot about Cameroon, I didn’t know a lot about Swaziland, and Lebanon.

“When you see 20 flags laid down, it makes you want that player to do well when you understand a bit more of them and I’m sure all of the players were the same.

“It’s amazing when you get a group of men working together and we’ve got quite a diverse team, which is something we celebrate.”

Attention now turns back to the defence of the Super League title, with 15 matches in the regular season remaining for Wigan and them sitting behind leaders and great rivals St Helens on points difference having played one game fewer.

Peet’s approach will not change, though, with the focus firmly on enjoying every moment they are together and knowing there are potentially even greater achievements ahead of them.

“This group are at their best when they’re playing for one another,” Peet said. “When I see this team play, it’s like ‘How good is this? Make them excited about winning’.

“It’s less about the opposition, more about them; How much fun can we have? How much of a connection can we build?

“This group of players, I think, are motivated by what they can achieve and what memories they can make together.”

Wigan Warriors’ Betfred Super League defence continues away Castleford Tigers on Friday June 14, live on Sky Sports Action (8pm kick-off). Watch every match of the 2024 Super League season live on Sky Sports or stream contract-free with NOW.

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On: June 8, 2024 By: admin

Tries from Zach Eckersley, Lance Todd Trophy winner Bevan French and Liam Farrell, plus three conversions from Harry Smith, secured an 18-8 victory for Wigan Warriors over Warrington Wolves in the men’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley; tributes were paid to Rob Burrow CBE throughout the day

By Marc Bazeley at Wembley Stadium

Last Updated: 08/06/24 5:17pm

Wigan captain Liam Farrell lifts the Challenge Cup after Wigan’s 18-8 victory over Warrington at Wembley

Sam Burgess’ hopes of claiming the Challenge Cup in his first season as Warrington Wolves head coach were dashed as Wigan Warriors triumphed 18-8 in Saturday’s final at Wembley.

On an emotional day which saw the rugby league community commemorate the life of Rob Burrow CBE, tempers flared in the opening minutes of the game as both Mike Cooper and Matt Dufty were sent to the sin bin for dangerous tackles in quick succession.

Although Josh Thewlis kicked Warrington ahead from a penalty goal, it was Wigan who led 12-2 at half-time thanks to converted tries from Zach Eckersley, making only his third start for the club in place of the suspended Adam Keighran, and Bevan French.

A third from skipper Liam Farrell approaching the midway point of the second half put the Warriors firmly on course for a record-extending 21st triumph in the knockout competition and although Dufty grabbed one for the Wolves, there was no way back for his side.

Story of the game

As well as being one of rugby league’s showpiece events, this year’s Challenge Cup final saw the sport come together to pay tribute to Burrow following his death last Sunday at the age of 41 following a four-and-a-half-year battle with motor neurone disease.

A minute’s silence was observed before both the women’s and men’s finals, along with a minute’s applause at the seventh minute of each game, while Burrow’s image was on display on the big screens at Wembley. Fans left tributes at the Rugby League Statue outside the ground as well.

When play did begin at 3.07pm, a time chosen to honour Burrow, any doubts about just how intense the latest chapter of this rivalry would be were dispelled in the opening three minutes as both teams had players sent to the sin bin by referee Chris Kendall.

Warrington's Matt Dufty was sin-binned early on

Having seen out an early spell of pressure following the restart which was ended when Matty Ashton was gang-tackled into touch, Wigan moved further in front in the 56th minute when the ball was worked through the hands of Harry Smith and Jai Field to send Farrell racing away from around 40 metres out to finish.

That seemed to light a fire under the Wolves though and having been camped on Wigan’s line following a repeat set and a goal-line drop-out, Dufty got the ball and carved his way through the defence for a try with just over a quarter of an hour remaining.

But that was as good as it got for Warrington and they were unable to make further inroads, as Wigan celebrated their first Wembley triumph for 11 years, with their last Challenge Cup win in 2022 having come at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

What’s next?

Warrington Wolves are back in Betfred Super League action on Friday, June 14 when they host Salford Red Devils live on Sky Sports Arena (8pm). Wigan Warriors travel to Castleford Tigers on the same evening in a match live on Sky Sports Action (8pm).

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Challenge Cup final: Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba filling mentor’s boots after choosing rugby over football | Rugby League News

On: June 6, 2024 By: admin

As a young rugby league player growing up a well-placed drop kick away from the DW Stadium, Junior Nsemba would study what Willie Isa was doing. Now he gets to learn from the Wigan Warriors second row first-hand as one of the Betfred Super League champions’ emerging talents.

Standing at 6ft 5in tall, the 19-year-old is an imposing presence on the field as it is, let alone having former Samoa international Isa, a stalwart of the Wigan back row for nine seasons and counting, providing a guiding hand to help him hone his skills.

Isa will no doubt be proud that Nsemba has shown himself more than capable of filling his place in the Warriors pack during his injury-enforced absence, and on top of that the former Wigan St Judes junior now has a Wembley appearance in Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final to look forward to.

“I’ve got my chance this year and I feel like I’ve grabbed it with two hands,” Nsemba told Sky Sports. “I feel like I’m doing a good job of covering Willie’s position.

“He’s a mentor to me. When I was younger, trying to decide between football and rugby, I was watching Willie and when I did start playing rugby professionally, I was happy with that.

“Willie has been there and is still doing it, so he’s just teaching me what he knows.”

Although it is now his chosen career, rugby league was not part of Nsemba’s early sporting life. His father played volleyball in Cameroon before emigrating to the UK, his mother was a runner, and his uncle by marriage is none other than former Cameroon and Liverpool footballer Rigobert Song.

Had things worked out differently, Nsemba could well have followed Song into football. However, from the moment he joined St Judes aged 11, he felt like he belonged on and off the rugby field, and when the time came to choose between the round or oval ball two years later, it ultimately proved a simple decision.

“I feel like when I was younger, I was always wanting to do something, wanting to move about and play a game,” Nsemba said. “Even if I wasn’t good at it, I just liked to be active.

“I feel like I get that from both my mum and dad, but when I was in rugby the culture made me love the sport a bit more.

“As well as the boys, it was the way they were wholesome, and family orientated. It was nice to be in a sport where I knew I could bring my family.

“When I got my hands on a rugby ball, I felt like it was for me. It’s how intense the sport is, how fast, how there are different factors to it. You’ve got to have attributes to play rugby like strength, speed and agility – it’s amazing and I just love it.”

Nsemba will have 15 people cheering him on at Wembley on Saturday, not mention members of the extended family in Cameroon who will either be finding a way to watch the clash with Warrington Wolves online or waiting for him to send a copy of the broadcast over to them.

No club is as synonymous with the Challenge Cup as Wigan, who are going for a record-extending 21st success in rugby league’s oldest and most prestigious knockout competition, and expectations are high as Matt Peet’s side seek to add it to the Super League title, League Leaders’ Shield, and World Challenge titles they already hold.

There was a time when a trip to Wembley for the cup final was an annual event for the club, but as far as Nsemba is concerned just reaching this stage is an achievement for both him and the club even with the perennial expectations the Warriors will be competing for the sport’s leading honours.

“The club have won a lot in the past, but I feel personally that getting to Wembley is a big achievement for the club and myself,” Nsemba said.

“It’s something very big that we’ve done and I’m happy for the boys that the hard work is paying off.

“Wigan and Warrington have a big rivalry, and I feel like we’re both going to rise to the occasion. It’s a big occasion, both teams are going to turn up, and it’s going to be a good game to watch.”

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On: June 6, 2024 By: admin

Shenae Ciesiolka and Tarryn Aiken scored Queensland tries, before a Lauren Brown drop-goal sealed a one-point win vs New South Wales in Game II of Women’s State of Origin; Game III in historic best-of-three series takes place in Townsville, Queensland on June 27 live on Sky Sports

Last Updated: 06/06/24 1:22pm

Queensland levelled the Women’s State of Origin series at 1-1, coming from behind to clinch a late win vs New South Wales

A Lauren Brown drop-goal with two minutes to play sealed an 11-10 win for Queensland in an epic State of Origin contest at New South Wales, levelling the series.

In front of record women’s Origin crowd of 25,782, the Maroons dug deep to keep the series alive after trailing by six points with 10 minutes to play.

Keeley Davis and Tiana Penitani scored tries for New South Wales’ Sky Blues – either side of a Shenae Ciesiolka try – before Queensland’s Tarryn Aiken hit back with a superb individual try, which Brown converted to level the scores into the closing stages.

The Maroons – who lost 22-12 in Game I – then recovered the ball with three minutes to play, and set up a position for Brown to produce a drop-goal winner into the face of a wind.

The two sides will now face off in a series decider in Queensland on Thursday June 27, live on Sky Sports.

Lauren Brown struck a drop-goal with two minutes to play, as the Maroons hit back in their Origin series

Maroons five-eighth Aiken came up with a dazzling solo try in the 62nd minute as the defending champions refused to lie down and with Brown’s conversion it was locked up at 10-10.

A dropped ball by Sky Blues prop Caitlan Johnston with three minutes to play ensured a grandstand finish and it was Brown who slotted a composed field goal into the breeze to put the Maroons ahead 11-10.

From there the defending champions hung on to the lead and will head home to Queensland for a decider on June 27.

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On: June 5, 2024 By: admin

Three tries from Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow set Queensland on course for a 38-10 victory in Sydney in the opening match of this year’s State of Origin series; New South Wales had debutant Joseph Suallii sent off for a high tackle on Reece Walsh just eight minutes into the match

Last Updated: 05/06/24 2:41pm

New South Wales were reduced to 12 men in the opening 10 minutes of their clash with Queensland as Joseph Suaalii became just the sixth man to be sent off in State of Origin history

Joseph Suaalii’s first-half dismissal proved costly for New South Wales as Queensland triumphed in Game I of this year’s State of Origin series.

Suaalii, one of five debutants in the Blues team, was given his marching orders just eight minutes into the match in Sydney for a high tackle on Maroons full-back Reece Walsh.

The visitors made the most of that numerical advantage as well, with a hat-trick of tries from Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, two from Ben Hunt and one from Xavier Coates securing a 38-10 victory.

Reigning champions Queensland had taken the lead when both sides still had 13 on the pitch after Daly Cherry-Evans’ burst out of dummy-half set up Hunt for the opening try in the fifth minute.

New South Wales, with former New Zealand head coach Michael Maguire at the helm for the first time, were then dealt a bigger blow when Samoa international Suaalii was sent off by referee Ashley Klein for his high shot on Walsh which saw the Maroons man forced out of the game.

Valentine Holmes kicked the first of his seven goals from the resulting penalty, yet NSW hit back on 14 minutes through a try from James Tedesco which was converted by Nicho Hynes.

However, that was as close as the Blues got for the rest of the game and Queensland seized the initiative with two tries in the space of five minutes from Tabuai-Fidow.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow ran in three tries for Queensland as they beat New South Wales in State of Origin Game I

Trailing 20-6 at half time, New South Wales were quickest out of the blocks when play resumed as they crossed again in the 44th minute through Zac Lomax.

Despite their best efforts a man down, the Maroons would prove too strong though and Hunt went over for his second try of the game in the 67th minute.

Coates got in on the scoring act with 10 minutes to go and Tabuai-Fidow’s converted try in the final minute put the seal on Queensland’s biggest-ever victory in Sydney.

History is on the side of Billy Slater’s side as they bid to retain the Origin shield for the third year in a row, with New South Wales’ only series win after losing the first game in Sydney coming 30 years ago.

What’s next?

The Women’s State of Origin series takes centre stage on Thursday with the second match between New South Wales and Queensland taking place at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event (10.45am kick-off).

The men’s series continues on Wednesday, June 26 when the Blues and Maroons clash at the MCG in Melbourne. That match is also live on Sky Sports (11.45am kick-off).

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Salford Red Devils profit from missed conversion from Hull FC’s Ben Reynolds late on to extend winning run to four matches; Marc Sneyd registers five goals on 300th Super League appearance as home side consolidate fifth spot in table – watch every Super League match live on Sky Sports

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United Rugby Championship final: Glasgow Warriors beat Bulls 21-16 in South Africa to claim landmark title | Rugby Union News

How Glasgow claimed URC glory

Challenge Cup final: How Matt Peet’s Wigan Warriors conquered the rugby league world | Rugby League News

Holders of ‘All Four Cups’ in the Super League era

Tries from Zach Eckersley, Lance Todd Trophy winner Bevan French and Liam Farrell, plus three conversions from Harry Smith, secured an 18-8 victory for Wigan Warriors over Warrington Wolves in the men’s Challenge Cup final at Wembley; tributes were paid to Rob Burrow CBE throughout the day

By Marc Bazeley at Wembley Stadium

Story of the game

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Challenge Cup final: Wigan Warriors’ Junior Nsemba filling mentor’s boots after choosing rugby over football | Rugby League News

Shenae Ciesiolka and Tarryn Aiken scored Queensland tries, before a Lauren Brown drop-goal sealed a one-point win vs New South Wales in Game II of Women’s State of Origin; Game III in historic best-of-three series takes place in Townsville, Queensland on June 27 live on Sky Sports

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Three tries from Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow set Queensland on course for a 38-10 victory in Sydney in the opening match of this year’s State of Origin series; New South Wales had debutant Joseph Suallii sent off for a high tackle on Reece Walsh just eight minutes into the match

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