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  •   Home > News > Sports > Rugby League

    New Warriors interim coach Todd Payten's unsure if players will want to remain in Australia

    New Warriors interim coach Todd Payten's unsure if players will want to remain in Australia

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    Stephen Kearney
    Stephen Kearney
    The team has been shocked by the sacking of coach Stephen Kearney.

    Payten says it's hit the camp like a death in the family.

    He says he hasn't discussed with the players if they want to return home to their families without Kearney there.



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