rugby league

British

noun

a form of rugby football played between teams of 13 players

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Mason, a prominent sports reporter best known for her National Rugby League coverage, appeared again on the Today show on Thursday morning.

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Half-back Lewis' foolish kick out on York skipper Harris could mean he misses next week's World Club Challenge against National Rugby League premiers Brisbane Broncos through suspension.

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Ford thanks his rugby league roots in part for that ability.

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In December, after five years of legal arguments, claimants in the litigation across both rugby league and union were refused permission to appeal against a decision ordering them to provide all of their medical records to the defendants.

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Jones - who made 246 Super League appearances for a number of clubs - is among the youngest and highest-profile claimants in a concussion lawsuit against rugby league authorities.

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