The last time Saints lost six matches in a row, the mighty Mal Meninga had not long returned to Australia.

Hull KR 44 Wakefield Trinity 18

Daryl Powell takes charge of his hometown club for the first time in France this afternoon. The newly appointed Castleford coach takes them to the Catalan Dragons looking for a result to get his reign off to an optimistic start.

Two late scores from Richard Whiting gave resilient Hull a shock win over one of Super League’s pacesetters last night.

Hull captain Gareth Ellis says he will relish having the pressure on his shoulders as he seeks to turn his new club into a Super League force.

Sam Tomkins kept up his freakish try-scoring record with four more as Wigan cruised past Hull KR into the Challenge Cup quarter-finals with a 46-14 victory at  Craven Park yesterday. The  full-back has now scored 21 in his last nine games.

Leroy Cudjoe intercepted Leeds on their usual route to Wembley with two tries that took Huddersfield into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Two leagues may be split into three in mid-season in RFL restructuring proposals

Gareth Ellis scored his first try since returning to England to help Hull into the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.

Daryl Powell has been appointed head coach at Castleford Tigers to replace Ian Millward.

Huddersfield Giants 12 Warrington Wolves 34

Castleford, who are poised to confirm Featherstone's Daryl Powell as their new coach today, are off the foot of the Super League table, thanks to a 32-24 win over Hull KR.

Danny Kirmond and Peter Fox claimed two tries apiece as Richard Agar's club side completely outflanked his international hopefuls.

Leeds started like the champions they are, hitting Bradford with an early whirlwind from which they never recovered.

Salford have been charged with a breach of regulations after they fielded 14 players during their 34-30 win over Castleford in coach Brian Noble's first Super League match.