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Rugby League

Steve Ganson

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.

Inside Rugby League

Kevin Sinfield

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.

England's Kyle Eastmond goes over to score during the Four Nations match with New Zealand at the Galpharm Stadium last night

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.

Chris Bridge (pictured) and Peter Fox will form a new right wing partnership for England

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.

The fine displays of St Helens' flying young centre Kyle Eastmond (left) have alerted clubs on both sides of the rugby divide

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.

Eorl Crabtree Shaun Briscoe

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's James Graham is hit by Justin Hodges (left) and Paul Gallen

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.

England's Gareth Ellis, centre, is tackled during the international against Wales earlier this month and will be a key man against Australia

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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