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- ↑ "Rod Doyle - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ "Club Player Honour Roll". www.roosters.com.au.
- ↑ "John Kear recalls when Sheffield Eagles stunned Wigan in final". www.bbc.co.uk.
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