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Shaun Wane stands down as coach of England’s rugby league team

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Shaun Wane stepped down as the coach of England’s rugby league team on Wednesday, less than a year out from the World Cup.

The 61-year-old Wane was in charge for six years, including at a home World Cup in 2022 where England reached the semifinals before losing in heartbreaking fashion to Samoa.

He faced criticism after England lost all three test matches against Australia in October and November last year.

“It has been the honor of my life to coach England Rugby League over the last six years,” he said, “but after careful reflection I believe the time is right to step aside and allow the program to move forward into its next chapter.”

The Rugby Football League confirmed that Wane’s successor will be a part-time appointment for the World Cup being held in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea over October and November.

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Australian court bans man from contacting Norwegian princess studying in Sydney

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 63-year-old man was banned on Wednesday from contacting Norway's Princess Ingrid Alexander or her family for two years as she studies at a university in Australia. David James Cook appeared in court where he was issued with a two-year Apprehended Violence Order that prevents him from entering the Sydney University campus, searching the 22-year-old royal online or contacting her or her family. Such orders are intended to prevent an individual from subjecting another person to acts of violence, intimidation or harassment. Cook told reporters as he left the Newtown Court House, in Sydney, that the order stemmed from a card he sent to Ingrid, who is second in line to the Norwegian throne.
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