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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Matt Dufty and Jordan Rapana to both score a try is a BOOSTED 9/1 - as Warrington and Hull FC meet in a crucial Super League clash
In what is a fixture that could prove crucial in the context of both of their seasons - Warrington Wolves and Hull FC go head-to-head at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday. Hull FC are in sixth and just one point clear of those beneath them fighting for a playoff spot, while Warrington are in eighth and five points adrift of the top six. Despite being below them in the table - Warrington enters the fixture as an odds-on favourite - with Sam Burgess' side priced at 1/2 with Sky Bet. Matt Dufty and Jordan Rapana to both score a try tonight is a BOOSTED 9/1 with Sky Bet Conversely, Hull FC are 7/4 outsiders to upset the applecart in enemy territory, while a drawn match is the widest in the market at 16/1. In addition to the Match Result market outlined above - Sky Bet are offering a Price Boost for this fixture. Enhanced from 15/2 to 9/1 - the boost requires Matt Dufty and Jordan Rapana to both score a try. Dufty and Rapana have combined to score five tries in the English Super League to date this season. Sky Bet odds in Match Result market for Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC: Warrington Wolves 1/2 Hull FC 7/4 Drawn Match 16/1 Sky Bet Price Boost for Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC: Matt Dufty and Jordan Rapana to both score a try WAS 15/2 NOW 9/1
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
GAME DAY: Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC - everything you need to know
GAME DAY: Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC - everything you need to know (Image: Alex Whitehead/ WILL it be Saturday night delights or frights for Warrington Wolves this evening? In what appears to be a crucial game in terms of keeping their ailing bid for a play-off spot alive, The Wire welcome Hull FC to The Halliwell Jones Stadium for the second time this season. Advertisement The Black and Whites currently occupy the final post-season spot and a second victory of the year in Cheshire would give them a seven-point cushion over Sam Burgess' side with 11 games of the season remaining. Can they prevent a third Super League defeat in a row since their devastating Challenge Cup Final loss? Or will it be an eighth loss in 10 league games? Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC; tickets, TV timings, match referee Tickets can still be purchased via all of the usual channels, with cash turnstiles also in operation in the South and West Stands. The North Stand ticket windows will also be open for those wishing to purchase seats in the North and East stands. Advertisement Kick off is at 5.30pm but turnstiles will be open early for the curtain-raiser fixture between the two clubs' academy sides, which gets underway at 2.15pm. The final of the Fire 7s tournament for juniors from the town's primary schools also takes place at 4pm. The match is one of Sky Sports' exclusive picks for Round 16 - coverage begins at 5pm on Sky Sports + (main channel). Chris Kendall will referee the game, with Jack Smith on video referee duty. Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC; pre-match build-up pieces > Who's in and who's out of Warrington Wolves' 21-man squad to face Hull FC Advertisement > Win or bust for Warrington Wolves? Pre-Hull FC talking points > Potential double boost for Wire as they bid to return to winning ways > Burgess feels a settled first-choice spine would help with Wire's consistency > What the Wire players have been working on this week > BITESIZE: Sam Burgess on Josh Charnley rumour, social media comments, kick pressure > A towering prop tipped for a bright future - a look at the new name in Wire's squad > What Sam Stone has seen that makes him feel positive about the coming weeks Advertisement > Why Hull FC visit will be Warrington Wolves' last home game for six weeks Follow Warrington Wolves vs Hull FC live with us As always, we will bring you in-depth coverage of today's game live and direct from The Halliwell Jones Stadium. 'Matchday Live' will bring you all of the build-up to kick-off, the latest team news as it emerges and live text commentary of all the action once the game gets underway. We will then bring you our usual array of post-match reaction from when the final hooter sounds throughout the rest of the weekend. All of that can be found at - your home of unrivalled coverage of Warrington Wolves.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Rugby world's support for boy with cancer
A nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cancer has received an outpouring of love and support from the rugby world. Sam, from Biddulph, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia in January and has been undergoing chemotherapy. Advertisement Due to his illness and the treatment, the youngster had to stop playing for his beloved Congleton Rugby Club, temporarily giving up a sport he always wanted to be a part of. After news of his diagnosis spread, and with a little help from family friends, international players started to learn of Sam's story and began sending him video messages. They include Ollie Lawrence, Finn Russell, Marcus Smith, Danny Care and Sam Burgess, after whom Sam was named, his father Chris said. "It was amazing just to watch his face light up and see that," he told BBC Radio Stoke. Ollie Lawrence, left, was one of the players who sent a video message to Sam [Reuters] Chris said players' response had helped the family, adding the first weeks since Sam's diagnosis were "chaos". Advertisement "It's just been a continuous whirlpool of different things that have been happening and things we've got to go through," he added. "It's been a bit of a rollercoaster to say the least." Sam has just gone through his first round of chemotherapy, his dad said, and he has lost a lot of weight in the process. But despite "going through hell", Sam was said to be in a "better space" than he was previously, eating better and laughing with his sister. "He's one of these lads who's extremely jovial and happy, cracking jokes and making fun of people all the time, in a good way," his dad added. 'Origin story' As well as the video messages, Sam was also invited to watch two games at Wakefield Trinity and meet the players. Advertisement Meanwhile, Sale Sharks invited him to a training session, where he spent much of the day among the players. Chris said Sam was treating his current struggle as his "origin story", adding: "This is him becoming that superhero at rugby." Family, friends and Congleton Rugby Club have also raised thousands of pounds in Sam's name, with the money going towards Ronald McDonald House Charities, Young Lives Vs Cancer, Birmingham Children's Hospital and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
2 days ago
- Health
- BBC News
Rugby world's support for Biddulph boy with cancer
A nine-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cancer has received an outpouring of love and support from the rugby from Biddulph, Staffordshire, was diagnosed with lymphoblastic leukaemia in January and has been undergoing to his illness and the treatment, the youngster had to stop playing for his beloved Congleton Rugby Club, temporarily giving up a sport he always wanted to be a part news of his diagnosis spread, and with a little help from family friends, international players started to learn of Sam's story and began sending him video messages. They include Ollie Lawrence, Finn Russell, Marcus Smith, Danny Care and Sam Burgess, after whom Sam was named, his father Chris said."It was amazing just to watch his face light up and see that," he told BBC Radio Stoke. Chris said players' response had helped the family, adding the first weeks since Sam's diagnosis were "chaos"."It's just been a continuous whirlpool of different things that have been happening and things we've got to go through," he added."It's been a bit of a rollercoaster to say the least."Sam has just gone through his first round of chemotherapy, his dad said, and he has lost a lot of weight in the despite "going through hell", Sam was said to be in a "better space" than he was previously, eating better and laughing with his sister."He's one of these lads who's extremely jovial and happy, cracking jokes and making fun of people all the time, in a good way," his dad added. 'Origin story' As well as the video messages, Sam was also invited to watch two games at Wakefield Trinity and meet the Sale Sharks invited him to a training session, where he spent much of the day among the said Sam was treating his current struggle as his "origin story", adding: "This is him becoming that superhero at rugby."Family, friends and Congleton Rugby Club have also raised thousands of pounds in Sam's name, with the money going towards Ronald McDonald House Charities, Young Lives Vs Cancer, Birmingham Children's Hospital and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Charity. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Sam Burgess rejection that could see international superstar sign with NRL club
The Perth Bears' decision to overlook Sam Burgess for the head coaching role could have a domino effect, with his Warrington Wolves captain George Williams being lined up as a potential signing for the Dolphins. Williams previously played halfback for Canberra in the NRL and was a key part of the Raiders' march to the 2020 preliminary final, before leaving the club and returning home to England. The England international still has 12 months left on his contract with Warrington and was tipped to join Burgess at the Bears, if his coach landed the Perth job. But the Bears ultimately appointed former Kangaroos and Maroons coach Mal Meninga, and it's presented the Dolphins with an opportunity to land the Warrington captain. Despite still having one more year left on his current deal, Wolves are resigned to losing Williams at the end of this season. However, they are unlikely to release him without some form of compensation and have reportedly slapped a $400,000 price tag on the 30-year-old's head, with the Dolphins understood to be interested in his services. reports that Warrington were exploring a potential swap deal for Dolphins five-eighth Kodi Nikorima, who also has one year left on his current contract. But the report says Kristian Woolf's Dolphins are keen to hang onto the Kiwi international, who has struck up a deadly halves combination with gun halfback Isaiya Katoa this season. However, the Dolphins' interest in Williams suggests they are looking to add an experienced half to play alongside Katoa next season and help mentor one of the most talented young playmakers in the game. The Dolphins were also in the race to sign Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans, but the veteran No.7 looks all but guaranteed to join the Roosters next year. RELATED: Manly coach responds to ugly rumours around DCE's captaincy Fans divided as Storm lose star to rivals and Eels sign ex-Origin player Blow for Storm and Queensland as star ruled out of Origin 3 The move for Williams does seem a little harsh on Nikorima though, and could mean he'll have to be content with an interchange role at the Dolphins next season. Nikorima has shone in the bench utility role for New Zealand and the Broncos in the past, and his versatility illustrates why Woolf is not willing to part ways with the 31-year-old. Nikorima has six tries and 12 try assists in 14 games for the Dolphins this season and has provided the perfect foil for Katoa, who has already been earmarked as a future Origin star after establishing himself as one of the game's best halfbacks. Katoa is by no means the finished product though and Williams could be the ideal partner to help develop his game and take the 21-year-old to the next level. Williams' Wolves are currently eighth on the English Super League ladder with a 6-9 record from an inconsistent season so far. But the 30-year-old playmaker is expected to captain his nation in the Ashes against Australia at the end of the year as the series returns to England for the first time in 22 years. George Williams to the Dolphins is heating up.▪️ Dolphins in advanced talks to sign him early▪️ Warrington wants $400K or a player swap (Kodi Nikorima linked)▪️ Perth Bears were an option if Sam Burgess got the job▪️ Williams still has 12 months left on his deal▪️ He's… — NRLCentral (@centralNRL) June 26, 2025
