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1. 1. Skipper Jason is toast of England

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 09 November 2004 JASON Robinson, the rugby league icon who crossed the great divide into union so successfully, has reached another milestone in his career by being named England captain against Canada on Saturday.

2. 2. Sharks without Chabal

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 26 November 2004 WE take a look at this weekend's rugby union programme with Sale Sharks, Manchester and Macclesfield in action.

3. 3. Chabal punished

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 24 November 2004 SALE Sharks' Sebastien Chabal has been suspended for two weeks following a Rugby Union disciplinary hearing last night.

4. 4. Macc's pitch perfect

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 14 November 2004 FRAN Cotton recalled his time as a Loughborough Student in the 1970s with a wry smile when he officially opened the '270,000 floodlit all-weather facility at Macclesfield rugby club.

5. 5. Lions 'too confident', says Murphy

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 30 November 2004 RUGBY League legend Alex Murphy says Great Britain could have been over confident going into the Tri-Nations Tournament Final and he questions the selection of Bradford's Iestyn Harris at half-back.

6. 6. Alex's faith is restored

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 20 November 2004 RUGBY League legend Alex Murphy claims the British game is thriving again because club bosses have finally listened to his call for them to stop buying run-of-the-mill overseas players. Murphy fully expects Great Britain to beat the Kiwis in tonight's Tri-Nations match at Hull on the way to facing the Aussies in next week's final at Leeds.

7. 7. Over to the Robinsons

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 12 November 2004 ENGLAND'S quest to retain the World Cup they won in Australia a year ago, starts at Twickenham tomorrow when they entertain Canada under a new coach and captain.

8. 8. Jason appointed Captain

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 08 November 2004 JASON Robinson will captain England in their autumn Test series opener against Canada at Twickenham next Saturday.

9. 9. Mart's debt of honour

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 10 November 2004 MARTIN Gleeson intends repaying Great Britain coach Brian Noble for standing by him at the lowest point of his career.

10. 10. Rogers free to face England

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 23 November 2004 AUSTRALIA utility back Mat Rogers has been cleared to play against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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