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BBC News
06-04-2025
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- BBC News
Hull KR face Catalans and Wire meet Leigh in semis
Super League leaders Hull KR will face Catalans Dragons and Warrington Wolves will take on Leigh Leopards in the semi-finals of the 2025 men's Challenge Dracs, the 2018 winners, ensured their spot in the final four by beating financially-stricken Salford Red Devils on Friday, with the Robins defeating Hull FC in an entertaining derby on Saturday to reach the semi-final Wire, who overcame St Helens on Sunday, will book a place in the final for the second successive season if they defeat the Leopards in the second semi-final, with Adrian Lam's side teeing up the tie by beating Wakefield on fixtures will be played on the weekend of 10 and 11 May with the venue and kick-off times for the two ties to be draw was conducted at half-time of the Wire's win against St Helens at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, with former England football captain Stuart Pearce and ex-St Helens forward Jon Wilkin drawing the winners of each tie will go through to the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 7 final will be part of a bumper day of sport at the national stadium, with the Women's Challenge Cup Final and 1895 Cup Final and RFL Champion Schools Year 7 Boys Final also taking place.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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- Yahoo
Humphreys set to hold No.7 spot when Souths meet Ilias
Lewis Dodd, the man who led South Sydney to push Lachlan Ilias out the door, looks set to be snubbed for selection when the Rabbitohs face their former half for the first time in the NRL. Jamie Humphreys trained at halfback in Monday's opposed session after starring in Souths' round-one defeat of the Dolphins, which a suspended Dodd missed. "Obviously getting thrown in at halfback was a step up and (Humphreys) took it with both hands and excelled," said Bunnies fullback Jye Gray. Humphreys had been playing only his second NRL game and was expected to start the season behind Englishman Dodd in the halfback pecking order. But ex-St Helens No.7 Dodd lined up with the reserves on Monday, returning from the suspension he incurred during a trial match. Humphreys stayed later than Dodd to consult with the coaching staff during the Rabbitohs' field session, and took on more kicking than the Englishman. Dodd wore a rehabilitation singlet as he manages a minor hand injury. But he is considered available for selection in Saturday's clash with St George Illawarra and participated in a weights session later on Monday. Barring a last-minute change of heart from coach Wayne Bennett, it appears Humphreys will be named as Cody Walker's halves partner to face the Dragons. Former Manly prospect Humphreys has become a fast favourite with his teammates for his calm demeanour and athletic physique. "He looks like Iron Man," said second-rower Keaon Koloamatangi. "He's really good, he's not much of a talker off the field but on the field he talks a lot and mainly leads with his actions. "Being the halfback of the Rabbitohs, you need to step up and be a really big focal point of the team. He did a great job in his first game. He's improving each week." The bench was lovin' Jamie's first try in the red & green ❤️💚 — South Sydney Rabbitohs 🐰 (@SSFCRABBITOHS) February 22, 2025 Koloamatangi reckons burly halfback Humphreys would have the whole Rabbitohs squad covered in an arm-wrestle. "No one will beat him," he said. Humphreys made a point to approach the media pack that watched training on Monday and shook every journalist's hand as he introduced himself. "He's actually a really quiet guy around the change rooms but whenever you talk to him, he's really polite," Gray said. "He's calm and composed out on the footy field." After four seasons and 53 games for Souths, Ilias was forced out the door after struggling to spark the club in their post-Adam Reynolds era. Ilias was quiet in the Dragons' 28-20 round-loss to Canterbury, and Koloamatangi warned he will be up against it facing his former teammates. "We talk pretty much daily, he's still one of my close mates," the second-rower said. "I'll still talk to him until Saturday, then I'll probably try to rip his head off. That's how it is in footy." The Rabbitohs look set to call Fletcher Myers into their backline after winger Tyrone Munro suffered a collarbone injury in the defeat of the Dolphins. Bayleigh Bentley-Hape could make his NRL debut as centre Jack Wighton accepts a one-match suspension for his grade-two careless high tackle charge. With backline options Euan Aitken and Alex Johnston still injured, Bentley-Hape trained on the opposite wing to Myers on Monday after scoring two tries playing in the NSW Cup on the weekend.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Latrell Mitchell detail as Bennett could be forced to axe big-name Souths player
South Sydney import Lewis Dodd is receiving an early taste of the furnace-like heat he will face in the NRL after failing to stand out in the Rabbitohs' trial loss to Manly on Saturday. The Englishman did little against a Sea Eagles side missing the majority of their front-line players and appears increasingly unlikely to win the halfback role for next month's season opener. Former Manly utility Jamie Humphreys is set to line-up along Cody Walker in the halves unless Dodd can pull out something special in next week's Charity Shield against St George Illawarra. Former champion No.7s Cooper Cronk and Greg Alexander were both underwhelmed by Dodd's lack of impact against Manly. 'I really wanted to see something from him but he's been outshone by some of the younger guys," Cronk told Fox League. Alexander added: "Coming into the game I was fascinated to watch Lewis Dodd. He's a big signing – a halfback from the Super League to be your No.7. Is he up to it? That's the question. The question mark still hangs, is Lewis Dodd up to it?" RELATED: Melbourne Stom fullback could be forced to leave after 'terrible' scenes Kalyn Ponga in nightmare moment as Ricky Stuart hit with accusation Veteran broadcaster Peter Peters, who has watched every English import of the past 50 years, conceded Dodd was already under the pump but called for patience. "Dodd didn't stand out one bit against Manly and Souths fans looking for a spark from the ex-St Helens No.7 were disappointed," he told Sky Sports Radio. "Other than an average kicking game, Dodd showed little to enthuse. But let's give him a chance. There was no Cody Walker, no Latrell Mitchell or Jack Wighton outside him, so it's probably unfair to judge Dodd on one trial." On a deal worth around $2.1m over three years, the 23-year-old was signed on former coach Jason Demetriou's watch, but now has to win over returning Rabbitohs mentor Wayne Bennett. The Bunnies have been desperate for a reliable halfback since Adam Reynolds' departure in 2021. Dodd said of the challenge: "The Super League has some incredible teams and incredible players, but just that week in, week out grind that NRL is, it's probably a step up. I think the only thing I can do is keep working hard. Nothing's guaranteed at this club. I've got to work hard. I know my spot, and if that comes round one or Round 15, whatever it may be, I'll show up for it." The Rabbitohs are expected to roll out the majority of their big-name players against the Dragons in Mudgee next Saturday.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
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New-look Hull FC win easily at Catalans
Betfred Super League Catalans (0) 4 Tries: Mourgue Hull FC (18) 24 Tries: Lane, Cust 2, Briscoe Goals: Sezer 4 A superb first-half display from Hull FC helped them to a 24-4 victory at Catalans Dragons in the south of France. Tries from Jordan Lane, Tom Briscoe and two from Cade Cust on his Super League debut for the club allowed the visitors to take a comfortable two points from their season opener. New captain Aidan Sezer kicked four goals for Hull in an assured debut. A second-half try from Arthur Mourgue proved mere consolation for the hosts, who failed to break down a stubborn defence despite enjoying a bright start to the game. After weathering an early storm of pressure, a good grubber kick from Sezer ricocheted into the path of Lane, who dived over to score on his 150th appearance for the club. The hosts thought they had got on the scoreboard soon after but ex-St Helens winger Tommy Makinson knocked the ball on in the corner under pressure from scrambling defence by Hull. Moments later, Hull made their hosts pay for their missed opportunity when Lewis Martin raced down the left and found Cust, who moved back outside to dive over for his first try for the club since arriving from Salford in the close season. A devastating breakaway from Sezer, who collected the ball off a Catalan hand, then set up Briscoe and the centre had the simplest of tasks to dot down to give the visitors an 18-point lead at half-time. Four minutes into the second-half, a kick over the top from Makinson allowed Mourgue to dot down the hosts only points of the night. But Cust scored his second try after an excellent kick and chase to take the match out of Catalans' grasp once and for all. Sezer slotted a penalty kick to add gloss to Hull's victory as John Cartwright's first Super League match in charge of the club ended in victory. Catalans: Mourgue; Makinson, Sironen, Romano, Cotric; Rouge, Keary; Navarrete, Garcia, Satae, Sims, Whitehead, Partington. Interchanges: Pangai Jr, Bousquet, Da Costa, Seguier. Hull FC: Rapana; Barron, Hardaker, Briscoe, Martin; Cust, Sezer; Ese'ese, Bourouh, Aydin, Cartwright, Lane, Asiata. Interchanges: Sao, Ashworth, Fash, Balmforth. Referee: Chris Kendall.
