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- 1 2 John Mudgeway rugbyleagueproject.org
- ↑ John Mudgeway swansearfc.co.uk
- ↑ Passing on of an All White swansearfc.co.uk, 29 October 2010
- 1 2 Loss adds spice to All Blacks tour supersport.com, 2 November 2010
- ↑ Those who left us during 2010 Times Live, 21 December 2010
- ↑ Emotional build-up charged the Sharks Times Live, 1 November 2010