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RFL backs Wilkin's £30m funding plea to Burnham

RFL backs Wilkin's £30m funding plea to Burnham
BBC Sport Tuesday 03 November 2026, 14:02 UTC 1 min read
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The new head of English rugby league backs a call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve a £30m community funding plan for the sport.

The new head of English rugby league backs a call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve a £30m community funding plan for the sport.
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