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England back row Marlie Packer says defence coach Shaun Edwards' surprise move into the Red Roses set-up was partly inspired by his late mother Phyllis.

Scrum-half Seren Lockwood is out of Wales' second WXV Test, against USA, after failing a head injury assessment.

Tonga hooker Samiuela Moli reflects on the path - via vineyards, building sites and the collapse of his former club - that has led him to a fresh start at Leicester Tigers.

Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

Wigan's Adam Keighran and Brad O'Neill and Leeds' Lachie Miller are named on the three-man shortlist for the 2026 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award.

Leeds Rhinos captain Ash Handley is ruled out of their play-off semi-final against Warrington on Friday with a back injury.

Wakefield are unsuccessful in their appeal against the suspension given to prop Emre Guler for punching in their play-off win over Leigh.

York Knights sign Newcastle Thunder hooker Tom Inman on a two-year deal after a successful loan spell.