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1. 1. Powergen cut rugby link

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 16 February 2006 POWERGEN have decided to end their sponsorship association with both codes of rugby in order to concentrate all resources on football. The Football Association announced a fortnight ago that E.ON, Powergen's parent company, will be the title sponsors of the FA Cup from the start of next season.

2. 2. Curtain up on Jason show

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 24 May 2006 THE man who unearthed rugby league gem Jason Robinson believes the Sale Shark is now one of union's greats.

3. 3. Scully backs Farrell to come good

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 11 December 2006 ST Helens' treble-winning captain Paul Sculthorpe is backing Andy Farrell to overcome the doubters and eventually play a major role for England after an injury-hit start to his rugby union career.

4. 4. Premiership final: Expert verdict

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 May 2006 SALE Sharks are just one step away from being crowned the nation's top rugby union side. Neil Barker spoke to five key rugby league figures who switched to union, and asked them about Sale's chances of winning the Premiership final.

5. 5. Bobbie's job search

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 29 July 2006 BOBBIE Goulding is considering a coaching career in rugby union and could be the next high-profile league figure to cross codes.

6. 6. Jonathan jumps in to Farrell of row

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 06 October 2006 JONATHAN Davies agrees with England that former Wigan star Andy Farrell's best position in rugby union is inside centre.

7. 7. Farrell in line for a code call

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 08 March 2006 ANDY Farrell could make a shock return to Super League if Saracens decide they cannot afford to keep him. Farrell switched to rugby union when he joined Saracens from Wigan Warriors on a '1m three-year contract 12 months ago.

8. 8. Millward: Pryce right to make switch

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 11 July 2006 I HAVE a feeling that St Helens and Great Britain star Leon Pryce will soon be the next high-profile Super League player to be a target for rugby union. He has the build, he can also boot a ball and rugby union still want our top-class players.

9. 9. Warrington step up Farrell watch

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 19 October 2006 THE queue has started to form in anticipation of Andy Farrell's return to rugby league. And the former Wigan and Great Britain skipper could well decide to return to his first love if he fails to forge his way into the England union squad preparing for next year's World Cup.

10. 10. Foden geared for success

    Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 01 November 2006 HIS family name has long been associated with the manufacture of trucks but Ben Foden is now carving out a name for himself in the world of rugby union.

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