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Cleverley criticism saddens Martinez
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Root’s cruel break a blow for England
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Robshaw happy Poite’s in charge
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Davies to embrace ‘special’ encounter
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Muir and Cutts lead GB’s charge
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Dennis delivers McLaren warning
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Widnes prove too strong for Salford
Widnes Vikings maintained their perfect start to the new season by beating Salford Red Devils 32-18. Danny Tickle kicked six goals and team-mate Kevin Brown scored twice late on to help Vikings to victory.
Michael Calvin
The FA deserves support for making a stand in the case of the “quenelle” gesture by Nicolas Anelka (left), who seemed wilfully ignorant in his identification with Dieudonné M’bala M’bala. MORE
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