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John Davidson

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Sports journalist @iPaperSport @guardian_sport @leagueexpress. Sometimes on @BBC. Instagram @johnnyddavidsonrl Shortlisted for Rugby Journalist of the Year

 Sheffield/Sydney/Shelbyville
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Joined July 2009
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Gonna miss this place:
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"The RFL has got to get their heads out of the sand and frankly, they've got to get their heads out of their arses for a lot of their old-time thinking because it's not working in the modern world." (free read) patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongr…
'The action on the pitch has certainly been spectacular' | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

'The action on the pitch has certainly been spectacular' | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Exclusive: International Rugby League (IRL) chair Troy Grant has hailed the opening rounds of the 2026 Rugby League World C

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“The RFL has got to get their heads out of the sand and frankly, they've got to get their heads out of their arses for a lot of their old-time thinking because it's not working in the modern world." - Hard not to agree with that. 😂
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"I don't know if we're expected to win or not, by other people's standards. But we gotta win big, and that's unique. That is unique, so... It's something we're not shying away from." (free read) patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongr…
'It's quite remarkable': McDermott | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

'It's quite remarkable': McDermott | rugbyleaguehub.com Long Reads

BY JOHN DAVIDSON Brian McDermott has described England's long-odds mission against Papua New Guinea to stay alive in the 2026 World Cup as

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Highlight for me was in the mixed zone at Wembley in 2017 after Huddersfield Town got promoted in 2017. Someone shouted at Sir Patrick as he walked by "Congratulations", and he smiled and replied "Thank you, but I wasn't playing".
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Sir Patrick Stewart forever. See you in the final frontier, Captain Picard ❤️ Proper Huddersfield (and don’t even ask him about Chelsea) 🏆
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"Remove the Stone of Shame." "Whoo-hoo!" "Attach the Stone of Triumph. RIP Patrick Stewart
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'The action on the pitch has certainly been spectacular' Exclusive: International Rugby League chair Troy Grant has hailed the opening rounds of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup and says the sport is now in a favourable situation to grow. (free read) patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongr…
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The 43rd episode of Super League 360, WORLD CUP WEEK TWO REVIEW, is OUT NOW! ! 🚨 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts, or hit the links below! 🎧👇 rugbyleaguecoach.com.au/podc… YouTube - youtu.be/7yJkrVKiBN4 @johnnyddavidson
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Brian McDermott has described England's long-odds mission against Papua New Guinea to stay alive in the 2026 World Cup as "remarkable". (free read) patreon.com/rugbyleaguelongr…
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A big blow for London
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Exclusive The PNG Chiefs are set for a major homegrown win, with Gairo Voro to return home early and join the Hunters in QLD cup for 2027. It is huge step towards a Top 30 promotion for the Kumuls star in 2028 who is currently on a development contract. zerotackle.com/png-chiefs-ey…
PNG Chiefs eye promotion for World Cup star with early return on the horizon

PNG Chiefs eye promotion for World Cup star with early return on the horizon

He is about to take his first step towards a Top 30 spot in their inaugural year.

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The reason Peter V’Landys bought an airport hotel afr.com/companies/sport/the-…
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When you’re away you forget how amazingly beautiful Sydney is:
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Jez Litten to start at hooker against PNG tomorrow. Morgan Knowles to also feature, despite him missing training earlier this week to fly to Brisbane for the birth of his child.
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Further plans for the international game are in line to become reality. IRL Chief Troy Grant has confirmed New Zealand are set to tour England in 2027, and plans are being put in place for Australia to host The Ashes in 2028. We want more international football and plans are on their way to becoming reality. 📰 @johnnyddavidson
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Nothing screams “keep politics out of sport” like making people sing the national anthem and banning them from wearing official national flags
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The #NRL needs to investigate why two Jillaroos players draped flags that aren’t the national flag of Australia over their shoulders before the match against England, writes Dean “Bulldog” Ritchie ✍️ SEE THE VIDEO ➡️ bit.ly/4iluOIB We launched a faster, redesigned app - with all new puzzles: bit.ly/3RceccM
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Interview with Hugo Savala on catching the eye at the World Cup, and representing England and his heritage, ahead of the clash with Papua New Guinea.
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Max King on making his debut for England, the World Cup so far and the approach against PNG. #rugbyleague #englandrl #rlwc
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For too long things have been given away with no added value to the sport. That has to change. Hopefully now it will.
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Rugby league chief hits out at BBC’s "disappointing" World Cup bid 😡 ✍️ @johnnyddavidson reports #RugbyLeagueWorldCup inews.co.uk/sport/rugby-leag…
Rugby league chief hits out at BBC’s ‘disappointing’ World Cup bid

Rugby league chief hits out at BBC’s ‘disappointing’ World Cup bid

Plus: IRL boss Troy Grant reveals plans for Kiwis tour of the UK and the next Ashes

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2026 Rugby League World Cup analysis and review: open.spotify.com/episode/63k…
Ep 43 Super League 360 - RLWC Week Two Review

Ep 43 Super League 360 - RLWC Week Two Review

Super League 360 · Episode

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❌ "We’re not a charity" Rugby league chief blasts BBC for refusing to pay a penny for World Cup rights 😠 #RugbyLeagueWorldCup inews.co.uk/sport/rugby-leag…
Rugby league chief hits out at BBC’s ‘disappointing’ World Cup bid

Rugby league chief hits out at BBC’s ‘disappointing’ World Cup bid

Plus: IRL boss Troy Grant reveals plans for Kiwis tour of the UK and the next Ashes

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