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BBC News
10 hours ago
- BBC News
Dudley man jailed for killing Wigan lorry driver in M6 crash
A man has been jailed after he admitted killing a lorry driver in a crash on the M6 in Tamou, from Wigan, got out of his HGV after it broke down between junctions 15 and 16, near Stoke-on-Trent, on 27 died when a car, a Toyota Avensis, driven by 22-year-old Ghulam Haider, crashed into the lorry shortly before 22:00 GMT that of North Street, Dudley, was jailed for nine years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty last month to causing death by dangerous driving. He will also be banned from driving for five years when he is released from Insp Scot McGrath, of Staffordshire Police, said officers' thoughts remained with Mr Tamou's family."This is a tragic case of a completely avoidable death on our roads which has left a family without their loved one," he added. Mr Tamou, 58, was a rugby player, coach and referee who moved to the UK from New Zealand more than 30 years his death, his family described him as a devoted husband, father to six children and grandfather to five a post on X, Salford Red Devils Women's squad said Mr Tamou was an "avid supporter" of the side, for which his daughter played. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
St Helens forward Batchelor facing four weeks out
Joe Batchelor has joined the growing injury list at St Helens ahead of Friday's Super League fixture against Leeds Rhinos with the forward facing four weeks out with a calf tear. Head coach Paul Wellens confirmed a scan on the forward had delivered the bad news following Batchelor's exit from the field against Salford Red Devils. Advertisement "On the physio's first look we were expecting it to be worse so we will take a little bit of comfort in that, but he could be out for four weeks," Wellens said. Saints are also sweating on the fitness of fellow forward Curtis Sironen, who left the field against Salford after suffering back spasms. Wellens will give Sironen until the "11th hour" to prove his fitness but admitted that the "signs are not looking good". Saints are also without half-back and kicker George Whitby after he failed a head injury assessment in Greater Manchester. "He is recovering well and ticking the boxes. Once he is back fit and firing he can be a very important player for us," Wellens added.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Foreign investors looking to give Super League a huge money boost
SUPER League is being targeted by potential investors from the Middle East and the USA, with the next three months described as 'critical.' The NRL has long been linked with a buy-in to the competition on the other side of the world. But SunSport understands there are three other serious contenders looking at plunging money in. One may be linked to Saudi Arabia, which would tie into hopes streaming giant DAZN – which has strong links to the Arab nation –gets involved in a competition with Sky for the next broadcast deal. An American group is also examining the possibility of supporting Super League, but it is thought they are not linked to the disastrous buyout of Salford Red Devils. Interest based in the UK is also in the running, with the coming weeks set to see work done on making the sport in the Northern Hemisphere 'ready for investment.' That includes sorting a governance structure, mapping out how finance will develop the sport and what level of influence any investor will have. The NRL's much talked about move, which would bring all of rugby league under the same umbrella, is seen by many as the potential saviour of the sport. However, SunSport understands if they do come in, with a large level of control, it will not see cash plunged in. Instead, it is believed any return will come in the form of improved commercial deals. Bosses are said to be examining all the options on the table with one source saying: 'It's got to be the right investment, not just money to be spent in the same ways as always.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Stone moves to Warrington on loan from Salford
Sam Stone has moved to Warrington Wolves for the rest of the season on loan from Salford Red was accused of 'downing tools' by Salford head coach Paul Rowley after the forward made himself unavailable for selection against St Helens on the Australian forward will link up with Sam Burgess' Wolves for the remainder of the the 27-year-old goes to the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Dan Russell and Tom Whitehead are moving in the opposite direction, also on loan. Stone has made just two Super League appearances in 2025 for the troubled Red Devils and is the latest senior player to depart the club since the season Sneyd (Warrington)Brad Singleton (Castleford Tigers)Tim Lafai (retired)Kallum Watkins (Leeds Rhinos)Deon Cross (St Helens)Chris Atkin (Castleford)Nene MacDonald (unpaid leave)Sam Stone (Warrington)Salford, however, welcome Russell and Whitehead into their depleted New Guinea second-row forward Russell, 29, has played 10 league games for Warrington since joining from St George Illawarra Dragons but will stay with Salford to the end of the has made 28 appearances for the Wolves since his debut in 2022 as well as a host of loan moves and he has agreed an initial four-week stint with the Red Devils. Salford are currently bottom of Super League with one win from 14 matches and they host Hull FC on Sunday.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Sam Stone's first words as a Warrington player as move is confirmed
Sam Stone is now officially a Warrington Wolves player after his move from Salford Red Devils was confirmed (Image: Olly Hassell/ SAM Stone is now officially a Warrington Wolves player. The Wire have now confirmed the much-rumoured signing of the Australian back-rower from Salford Red Devils, with the 27-year-old joining on a loan deal until the end of 2025. Advertisement As revealed by the Warrington Guardian earlier this afternoon, two Wolves players - forwards Dan Russell and Tom Whitehead - will move the opposite way and join the Red Devils on loan as part of the deal. Russell will spend the rest of the season with Paul Rowley's side and will be eligible to face his parent club, but Whitehead will not be allowed to face Warrington when they visit Salford on July 4 as part of his four-week arrangement. Stone trained with his new Warrington teammates for the first time today and has expressed his excitement for the months ahead. Sam Stone trained with his new teammates for the first time today (Image: Joe Richardson) Sam Stone's first words after Warrington Wolves move 'It's a massive move for me," he said. Advertisement 'I'm excited to get out on the field for Warrington for the second half of the campaign. "I'm looking forward to getting around the boys and we're ready for a big couple of months ahead. I'm excited to be a part of it. 'The boys have been very welcoming and I've been impressed coming in today. 'The Halliwell Jones has one of the best atmospheres in the comp and I'm excited now to run out in front of the Warrington fans.' Stone has made a big impression since arriving in England in 2021 with Leigh Leopards, from whom he joined Salford ahead of the 2023 season. He has touched down for 24 tries in 83 appearances across those two spells, including a golden-point winner for Salford against his new club in September 2023. Advertisement 'Sam is a great reinforcement for us heading into the second part of the season," head coach Sam Burgess said. "He brings valuable experience and adds real presence to our forward pack.' More to follow
