Dave Craven

@DCravenRL

Daily Mirror, Daily Star and Daily Express rugby league correspondent plus All Out Rugby League. The Lost Boys fan (and some other 80s films) All views my own.

Yorkshire

Joined August 2011

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All Out Rugby League@AORugbyLeague · Jul 23

Seven years on from their last appearance in Super League, the Championship side now sit in the category of sleeping giant. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/sleeping-…

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

"Probably a couple of Australian outlets put two and two together and got five, thinking that's aimed at the current players who are here, Luke Keary especially. It's not." Catalans' Joel Tomkins wanting to set the record straight on his NRL comments. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/joel-tomk…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Exclusive: Incoming head coach has clarified his comments on NRL veterans and reducing age of his squad.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

"I tasked him with something. We tried to go after their pack and make a bit of a dent and I thought he was brilliant today." Huddersfield Giants boss Luke Robinson had special praise for one of his forwards today. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/huddersfi…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Huddersfield Giants earned a surprise 30-14 win at the Airlie Birds and head coach praised one of his pack members in particular.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

Really sad news about Ray French. A rugby league legend. Always felt in awe when chatting with him in media rooms or sat near him on press benches but couldn't have met a nicer, lovelier person. Thoughts with all his family and friends. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/ray-frenc…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Rugby league legend Ray French has died at the age of 85.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

“I think I can play until I’m 40!" Hull FC's Zak Hardaker has no plans to start easing up - and it's no surprise. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/zak-harda…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Hardaker has been one of Hull FC's best players this year.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

Exclusive: Spoke with Joel Tomkins last night who wanted to clarify his comments on Catalans' Dragons recruitment of ageing NRL stars, insisting it wasn't aimed at Luke Keary. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/joel-tomk…

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 26

Spoke with Hull FC’s Zak Hardaker on how he thinks he can play on until he’s 40! Wouldn’t be surprised given the way he’s playing. In great nick ahead of today’s game v Huddersfield Giants. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/zak-harda…

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 25

“We've got to look at ourselves and decide what we want to achieve at the end of the year.” Wigan Warriors boss Matty Peet with more questions than answers after Catalans Dragons win. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/wigan-war…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Champions got back to winning ways with 28-18 success against Catalans Dragons but head coach was left with plenty to mull over.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 25

This has been in the making for some time. Great to see it come to fruition: Super League heading back to Paris in 2026. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/super-lea…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Super League is heading to Paris next year.

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Wakefield Trinity@WTrinityRL · Jul 25

✂️ Caius Faatili shaved off his iconic mullet at Luncheon Club this afternoon, in support of Candlelighters and young supporter Sammy, who is battling Leukemia! ⚜️ Trinity team-mate Isaiah Vagana had the honour of shaving Caius' head while Oli Pratt was our other special guest…

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

Leeds Rhinos boss Brad Arthur pulled no punches about his side after that dramatic loss at Wakefield Trinity. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/leeds-rhi…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Brad Arthur said he had "no excuses" for his side's 15-14 loss at their derby rivals.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

“He was outstanding in that last seven minutes, picking the pass for Stoz [Storton] to score and then getting the drop-goal. He’s done some unbelievable things this year." Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell on matchwinner Mason Lino. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/wakefield…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Samoa scrum-half nails match-winning drop goal at the death

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

FT: Wakefield Trinity 15 Leeds Rhinos 14 - Wakey do it with Mason Lino's drop goal NINE seconds from time. Cracking derby. What a finish. Trin' back up into the six.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

“No one else is going to do it for you. If you want to be a top-six team you have to go do it yourself, take ownership and make sure you’re performing.” Wakefield Trinity assistant coach Michael Shenton ahead of tonight's game with Leeds Rhinos. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/wakefield…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Assistant coach Michael Shenton has spoken about what's being said inside DIY Kitchens Stadium for top-six push.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

"I know a lot of people here, and a new challenge with a club local to me is something different that really appealed to me." Former Hull FC and Warrington Wolves ace Tom Lineham is back in the sport again after nine months away from the game. hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/rugby-le…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Winger Tom Lineham is set to make a playing comeback in League 1 - nine months after leaving the sport.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 24

Wakefield Trinity assistant coach Michael Shenton takes a look ahead to tonight’s game with Leeds Rhinos and is pretty blunt about what they need to do to make the play-offs. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/wakefield…

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All Out Rugby League@AORugbyLeague · Jul 23

Back Ten is back on your screens with a new prediction show. Head over to our YouTube now to see who the Back Ten Team are backing this week -> youtu.be/k9UFTXgiiDs

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 23

Spoke with Steve McNamara earlier today for his thoughts on Joel Tomkins' appointment as his replacement as Catalans Dragons head coach, what needs to change in Perpignan and where he may end up himself. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/steve-mcn…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Former Catalans Dragons head coach has spoken about the appointment of his replacement and where he might head next.

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Dave Craven@DCravenRL · Jul 23

Wakefield Trinity have a few issues ahead of Leeds Rhinos game with injuries to a number of players but assistant coach Michael Shenton in bullish mood. alloutrugbyleague.co.uk/news/wakefield…

DCravenRL's tweet card. Daryl Powell's side have been left without three players for Thursday's big game against Leeds Rhinos and a fourth is also struggling.

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