The announcement was welcomed by Professor John Wood, chief executive of the CCLRC, and Professor Keith Mason, chief executive of PParc.

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Among the absentees for the winners were regulars Keith Mason and Scott Moore who were dropped due to breaches of club discipline.

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Bradford's Tame Tupou was sent off for punching on 63 minutes while Giants prop Keith Mason saw red soon after for striking Glenn Morrison.

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In evidence to the House of Commons Select Committee on Innovation, Universities and Skills, Professor Keith Mason, chief executive of the STFC, defended his organisation's record on consultation.

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Huddersfield, on the other hand, rely on brute strength to outmuscle their opponents through the likes of Eorl Crabtree and Keith Mason, preferring to crash through you in the middle of the park.

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And a major first-half dust-up involving almost all 26 players eventually saw forwards from either side sinbinned, Giants' Keith Mason and Stuart Fielden, who was upset at having his ankle raked in a tackle.

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