Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Rangi Chase, in line to become the season's most decorated individual, has pledged his immediate future to Castleford. The New Zealander will be unveiled today as the winner of the Albert Goldthorpe Medal as Super League's player of the year. Yesterday he was named in the Dream Team – the only player from outside the play-offs to win that accolade – and he is a leading contender for Man of Steel.
"The medals are very nice, but I'd rather be playing semi-final football," he said, but denied that the unfulfilled ambition made him keen to move on. "I don't know where those rumours come from. Maybe someday it would be good to play for one of the big clubs, but right now I'm happy where I am." Chase (below) has two years left on his contract and Cas are talking about a further two.
The Catalan Dragons' forward, Steve Menzies, has become the oldest player ever selected for the Dream Team at 37. Wigan and Warrington have three representatives each. Leeds, for the first time, have none.
Hull have named the Australian Peter Gentle as their new coach. The Wests Tigers' assistant will arrive this winter on a three-year contract, replacing Richard Agar, who is moving to Wakefield. Hull's new director of rugby, Shaun McRae said Gentle had been the outstanding candidate. "He is one of the brightest coaches in the game," McRae said.
Batley have called a press conference for tomorrow, when they will confirm John Kear as their new coach.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments