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Rugby League Diplomacy

Updated 2026-08-16 18:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Andy Burnham, the Labour Party leader of Greater Manchester, and Anthony Albanese, Australia's Prime Minister, have found a common ground in their shared passion for rugby league.

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Andy Burnham and Anthony Albanese have found something few world leaders can replicate: a shared obsession with rugby league

2026-08-16 18:45 UTC