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Wakefield’s remarkable ascent to Super League contenders continues with gutsy five-try win over Bulls
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Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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The Guardian Sport
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Wakefield’s remarkable ascent to Super League contenders continues with gutsy five-try win over Bulls

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Bradford 12-26 Wakefield Visitors run riot in second half to leapfrog Wigan Two years ago this week, Wakefield Trinity and Bradford Bulls met at Odsal Stadium in a Championship encounter. Two clubs with rich histories and strong aspirations to not only return to Super League but do so with a bang. Trinity were winners that day, just as they were here, and their trajectory since their solitary season in the Championship in 2024 has been nothing short of remarkable. Their owner, Matt Ellis, promised big investment and big ambition when he took charge of the club just under three years ago – a quick glance at the Super League table after this win suggests he has held up his promise. Continue reading...

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French Open becomes first grand slam event to offer players share of tournament revenue
French Open becomes first grand slam event to offer players share of tournament revenue

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In the US, the 2026 World Cup’s legacy will be an invitation to do it all again | Leander Schaerlaeckens
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‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football
‘The scrutiny is constant’: referee Anthony Taylor retires from football

47-year-old took charge of two tournament matches Taylor has refereed in the Premier League for 16 years Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from elite refereeing after a distinguished career spanning more than two decades and 831 matches. One of England’s most accomplished officials, the 47-year-old officiated 668 matches in the professional game in England. He brings the curtain down on his career following his final appointment – the World Cup last-16 tie between Portugal and Spain in the United States. Continue reading...

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