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Kiwis given key vote on final official
The controversial choice of referee for this weekend's Four Nations final is hanging on the vote of the New Zealand jury.
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Pitch perfect Smith conquers Kiwis
Monday, 9 November 2009
England 20 New Zealand 12: Tony Smith may or may not want to carry on as England coach after the current Four Nations, but he is on the sort of roll where any decision he makes will probably be the right one.
Sly Fox nails down final spot for steely England
Sunday, 8 November 2009
England 20 New Zealand 12: England will contest the final of the Four Nations with Australia at Elland Road next Saturday after a victory over the Kiwis that did much to banish the bad taste from last year's World Cup.
Smith puts faith in Bridge for tough Kiwi test
Saturday, 7 November 2009
It is time for the unlikely lads to come to the aid of the party at Huddersfield this evening. If England are to beat New Zealand and progress into the final of the Four Nations next weekend, they need special performances from players who, at different stages, seemed unlikely to be involved in this sort of occasion.
Smith takes the axe to England's backs
Friday, 6 November 2009
Tony Smith, the England coach, has sacked his entire right-side defence and brought in Chris Bridge and Peter Fox for tomorrow's must-win Four Nations game with New Zealand in Huddersfield.
Saints fear Wolves raid for rising star Eastmond
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Versatile 20-year-old's fine display for England attracts increased interest
Dave Hadfield: The future of Gateshead is a tough one
Wednesday, 4 November 2009
The RFL's board of directors faces a difficult decision on Friday when it discusses the future of Gateshead and, by implication, that of Leigh.
Crabtree and Tomkins restore England's belief
Monday, 2 November 2009
England 16 Australia 26: England left it too late to have a chance of beating Australia in the Four Nations, but had time to rebuild the confidence that could set up a rematch.
Steve Deane: English trudge back to drawing board
Monday, 2 November 2009
Woe is England. At least it was, and probably still is, despite their second-half fightback against the Kangaroos in Wigan yesterday.
England find Kangaroos are too clever by half
Sunday, 1 November 2009
England 16 Australia 26: England, booed off at half-time, earned a standing ovation at the end of the 80 minutes after an improvement that gives them hope that they can beat Australia if they meet them again in the final of the Four Nations.
Ellis tells England to have no fear
Saturday, 31 October 2009
Wests Tigers' second row insists the Kangaroos have flaws ahead of today's game
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