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 He's a Leyther through and through and has been THE media man at Hilton Park for more years than he can remember.
So Leigh Journal Editor Mike Hulme is just the man to provide all the latest news as Leigh Centurions continue their big adventure in Super League 2005.
Click on any of the new links on the left of this page to find all the latest news from the opposition and news from around the world of rugby.
If you have any comments about our improved service for Centurions fans, or if you have a news tip for us, email Journal Editor Mike Hulme, he's the good-looking one pictured, or Internet Editor Chris Sudlow
Latest news 24/7
Ref to report Halifax over 'match off' decision
TOP referee Karl Kirkpatrick has blown the whistle on Halifax.
Leeds Rhinos heading for Leigh
LEEDS Rhinos were installed as second favourites to lift the Powergen Challenge Cup after being paired with Leigh Centurions in Monday night's fourth round draw.
Wounded Centurions in disarray
LEIGH Centurions will be forced to field a makeshift back line for Sunday's Northern Rail Cup re-match with Widnes.
Our finest hour - relived!
THE draw for the fourth round of the Powergen Challenge Cup has revived memories of Leigh finest hour.
Battling Leigh edge out rivals
LEIGH CENTURIONS 27, WIDNES VIKINGS 20: Centurions maintained their perfect start to their Northern Rail Cup campaign with a crucial victory over likely promotion rivals Widnes.
Centurions' warning to old rivals
WIDNES VIKINGS 10 LEIGH CENTURIONS 25 by Mike Hulme: Centurions struck another huge psychological blow in their battle of the National League One heavyweights with Widnes.
Late slip a worry for Leigh
SWINTON LIONS 20, LEIGH CENTURIONS 30: Centurions' coach Tony Benson was happy with the two points, but less than pleased with the overall performance.
New coaching line-up confirmed
LEIGH Centurions boss Tony Benson has added Australian stand-off Julian O'Neill and ex-Wigan and Great Britain legend Andy Gregory to his coaching staff.
Benson targets Grix
LEIGH Centurions are looking to tie up full-back Scott Grix on a permanent contract following the latest injury setback to Neil Turley.
THE Russians are coming . . . again.
FOR a second time in three years Leigh Centurions have been paired with Russian opposition in the third round of the Powergen Challenge Cup next month.
Centurions in 15-try Russian cup romp
LEIGH CENTURIONS 80, STRELA KAZAN 0: Centurions easily booked their place in the next round of the Powergen Challenge Cup with a 15-try romp against the Russian part-timers.
Centurions off to a slow start
BLACKPOOL PANTHERS 6, LEIGH CENTURIONS 36 by Mike Hulme: Centurions made an unconvincing start to their Northern Rails Cup campaign at Bloomfield Road on Friday night.
Centurions cruise home
ALL is well that ends well.
Colts pictures are wanted
RUGBY league enthusiasts could do the Leigh Journal a big favour by searching through their photograph albums for any Leigh RLFC Colts team photographs.
Centurions draw Russians in cup
LEIGH Centurions have a home draw against Russian side Strela Kazan in the third round of the Powergen Challenge Cup.
Abram in cheeky Turley bid
FORMER coach Darren Abram has cheekily offered to take Neil Turley off Leigh's hands.
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Match Reports
Round 20: Huddersfield Giants 32, Leigh Centurions 22
Poor execution and even worse discipline cost the Centurions the chance of their first away victory of a torrid campaign on July 10.
Round 19: Leigh Centurions 22, Wigan Warriors 30
Centurions blew their big chance of a first victory for 20 years over their biggest rivals.
Challenge Cup quarter-final: Hull 46, Leigh Centurions 14
COACH Darren Abram turned on his team after Leigh's Powergen Challenge Cup quarter-final humiliation at the KC Stadium.
Round 18: Hull 30, Leigh Centurions 16
Centurions believe they can conquer Hull and reach the semi-final of the Challenge Cup despite losing the Super League match-up at KC Stadium on Friday night (June 17).
Round 17: Leigh Centurions 7, Warrington Wolves 42
A burst of three tries immediately after half-time gave Warrington the jump start they needed to reclaim third spot in the engage Super League table.
Round 16: Leigh Centurions 14, Widnes Vikings 34
LEIGH'S chances of surviving for a second season in Super League are looking even grimmer after losing this relegation showdown battle on June 5.
Round 15: London Broncos 70, Leigh Centurions 16
Leigh suffered a backlash from their first ever Super League victory, as London handed the Centurions a 12-try thumping in the capital on May 29.
Round 14: Leeds Rhinos 42, Leigh Centurions 24
The Centurions appeared to be quick learners on May 20.
Round 13: Leigh Centurions 4, Leeds Rhinos 60
The gulf in class between the top and bottom of the engage Super League was cruelly exposed as Leeds Rhinos demolished the Centurions with an 11-try burst on May 13.
Challenge Cup, fifth round: Leigh Centurions 40, Halifax 20
Centurions survived a mighty scare against National League One side Halifax on May 8 to make the last eight of the Powergen Challenge Cup and earn a tough away clash at Hull.
Round 12: Leigh Centurions 40, Wakefield Wildcats 18
Centurions produced a stunning second half comeback to lift them off the foot of the engage Super League table for the first time this season on May 1.
Round 11: Salford City Reds 42, Leigh Centurions 6
Rock-bottom Leigh Centurions still only got it half right at The Willows on April 22.
Round 10: Leigh Centurions 22, Hull FC 22
Centurions - and their fans - were furious at a late refereeing decision which cost them a second Super League victory at Hilton Park on April 17.
Round 9: St Helens 60, Leigh Centurions 16.
It was no surprise that after two wins on the trot Centurions should be crushed at Knowsley Road on April 8.
Challenge Cup: Batley Bulldogs 8, Leigh Centurions 25.
Leigh Centurions triumph in Yorkshire and earn a home clash with Halifax as they progress in Round Four of the Challenge Cup on April 3.
Round 8: Centurions win at last
Leigh Centurions triumph at the death against London Broncos on Easter Monday.
Round 7: Five-try Centurions still miss out
Leigh Centurions' score five tries but it's npot enough at Widnes on Good Friday.
Round 6: Centurions out of their depth in mauling
Leigh Centurions' season just goes from bad to worse at Wigan Warriors on March 18.
Round 5: Centurions fail to stem charge of the Bulls
A second-half shocker by Leigh Centurions keeps them rooted at the foot of the Engage Super League after this Friday night clash on March 11.
Round 4: A case for the defence
Coach Darren Abram reckons Centurions should be in the relative calm of midtable instead of being firmly entrenched at the foot of the table after losing 38-26 at Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on March 6.
Round 3: Early morning video nasty for Centurions
Coach Darren Abram was furious after Centurions crashed to their third defeat out of three games at home to Salford City Reds on February 26 - and didn't the players find out the hard way!
Round 2: Second game - another defeat
Reports and reaction from Centurions' narrow defeat at Warrington Wolves.
Round 1: Giant setback for Centurions
Reports and reaction from Centurions' opening night stumble against Huddersfield Giants.
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Centurions' squad details, fixtures and background reports
Super League Grand Final on sale
TICKETS for the engage Super League Grand Final are now on general sale.
House of Sharratt put shirt on Centurions
HOUSE of Sharratt have been presented with a signed framed Leigh Centurions Super League shirt in honour of the sponsorship deal reached between the two parties.
Now it's the alphabetical Centurions
DARREN Abram has broken with tradition when it comes to handing out Super League squad numbers.
 All Super League games all-ticket
GROUND safety regulations have meant that all Leigh's home games in Super League will be all-ticket.
Centurions' worldwide profile boost
THE profile of Leigh Centurions is to increase following their promotion to Super League.
Historic scoreboard gets facelift
THE oldest scoreboard in Rugby League has been given a facelift.
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Archive reports
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