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Burrow digs deep for depleted Leeds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Rob Burrow took on the extra responsibility as the below-strength champions had just enough quality to beat last season's much improved bottom side. Burrow scored two tries and helped to set up two more with his high kicks as Widnes could not quite find the defensive rigour to go with their undoubted flair.

Brian Barwick: Rugby Football League gets a chairman who says the unthinkable

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:08:17 +0100

He was at Craven Cottage in 1980 for the first rugby league match played by Fulham but Brian Barwick is quite prepared to contemplate a future Super League without a London presence.

Zak Hardaker: I want Tomkins' position

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:08:17 +0100

Zak Hardaker, who will revert to full-back tonight for Leeds in their rearranged Super League match against Widnes, has insisted he will fight for a starting full-back place for England with the autumn World Cup on the horizon.

Salford docked points for having too many players on the pitch

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:20:31 +0100

Salford have been docked two competition points for having 14 players on the pitch during their Super League win over Castleford in April.

Rangi Chase anxious over England

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:04:25 +0100

Rangi Chase admits his World Cup spot is up in the air as he vies with Richie Myler for the England scrum-half role against the Exiles tomorrow.

Brian Noble fails to halt Salford's free fall

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:25:19 +0100

When Salford conceded 68 points at Warrington last weekend, their ambitious owner, Marwan Koukash, promised the club's supporters that it would not happen again. It did not on Monday night, but if a more imposing team had kept their foot on the pedal, it might have been a close-run thing.

James Roby's return helps St Helens find the edge to fillet Bradford Bulls

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:44:50 +0100

St Helens climbed above Bradford, so often their rivals in the summer rugby era, to go eighth in the Super League table on Sunday as Langtree Park welcomed back two individuals who could be crucial over the rest of the campaign.

Widnes 32 Wigan 33 match report: Lewis Tierney looks like a chip off the old block

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:17 +0100

On a night when many young players made their mark, Sam Powell kicked a late drop goal and created a try to take Wigan’s winning run to 13.

Brough brings down Saints

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:21:49 +0100

Danny Brough led the Giants to their first league double over Saints since 1951. The Huddersfield stand-off was at the heart of everything as they held off a St Helens side well short of play-off form. With Steve McNamara due to name his England squad to face the Exiles today, it was a good time for an eye-catching performance.

Ben Westwood treble gives World Cup nudge

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

In this World Cup year, there is plenty of competition for places in the England pack, so Ben Westwood's hat-trick of tries was a timely reminder that he remains very much a man in possession.

London Broncos 30 Castleford Tigers 30 match report: Tigers roar back to steal point after Gower shines

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Tigers by name, Tigers by nature. Castleford fought back with 14 unanswered points in the last 10 minutes to limit bottom-of-the-table London and earn a first away point since April 2012.

Hull 18 Leeds 6: Inspired Hull go fourth as Rhinos slip up yet again

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:55 +0100

The champions took their losing run to four matches as Hull’s inspired display lifted them into Super League’s top four for the first time this season.

Rock-bottom Broncos turn to Tony Clubb for leadership

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:00:18 +0100

The London Broncos hit rock bottom with last weekend’s defeat to Catalan Dragons, but have the opportunity today to begin the long climb back under the new captain, Tony Clubb.

St Helens sign Luke Walsh from Penrith Panthers

Tue, 28 May 2013 10:35:20 +0100

St Helens have confirmed the signing of scrum-half Luke Walsh from Penrith Panthers for the start of next season.

Leeds 16 Wigan 20 match report: Sam Tomkins provides magic as Wigan deny the champions

Sun, 26 May 2013 23:23:57 +0100

A fitting climax to the Magic Weekend saw Leeds beaten for the first time in the mid-season showcase as Wigan consolidated their Super League lead, but there was little to choose between the two sides.

Rugby League round-up: League's apology an insult to fans, says Hull KR chief

Sun, 26 May 2013 22:55:06 +0100

Hull KR have dismissed the Rugby League's apology for the decision that cost them their Magic Weekend clash with bitter rivals Hull as "wholly inadequate".

Hull 22 Hull KR 16 match report: Video referee says sorry for Hull's late winner

Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

A controversial late try gave Hull a dramatic victory against Hull KR and the Magic Weekend got the game it cried out for at the code's annual showcase.

Paul Wellens hopes to pull another win out of hat on Magic Weekend

Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:27 +0100

Paul Wellens has entered some unfamiliar territory with St Helens this season, but is back on his favourite stage for Super League’s Magic Weekend at the Etihad Stadium.

Leeds 22 St Helens 30 match report: Tom Makinson turns tide for Saints

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:46 +0100

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

Eight-try Rovers turn on the style to revive their play-off chances

Sun, 19 May 2013 22:53:04 +0100

Hull Kingston Rovers turned on the style to keep their top-eight hopes alive and ease the pressure on coach Craig Sandercock with this win over Wakefield.

Castleford look sharp for Powell’s grand opener

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:26 +0100

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.

Warrington 16 Hull 26: Whiting’s two late tries deliver shock to Warrington

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:15 +0100

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

Gareth Ellis enjoying Hull pressure

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:30:00 +0100

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.

Round-Up: Tomkins scores four more in Wigan cruise and dragons thrash York

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:50:15 +0100

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.

Huddersfield Giants 24 Leeds Rhinos 8 match report: Leroy Cudjoe halts Rhinos' annual charge to Wembley

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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

Promotion set to return in Super League revamp

Sat, 11 May 2013 00:00:44 +0100

The Rugby Football League has revealed details of a proposed radical shake-up of the game, including the return of automatic promotion and relegation.

Hull 24 Wakefield 6 match report: England international Gareth Ellis made his mark

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:42:40 +0100

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

Daryl Powell joins Castleford

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:00:12 +0100

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

Wolves slay Giants with Briers still up their sleeves

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:40:18 +0100

Warrington produced their best performance of the season, just as their play-maker and inspiration got ready to re-enter the fray.

Round-up: Castleford rise to welcome Powell as their new coach

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:40:18 +0100

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.

Wakefield Trinity 30 Catalan Dragons 12 match report: Richard Agar's club hand out a lesson to his French hopefuls

Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 +0100

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

Bradford 22 Leeds 42 match report: Leeds' early push leaves Bradford too far behind

Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:36 +0100

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

Salford won 'with extra man'

Wed, 01 May 2013 22:55:45 +0100

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.

Salford could face points deduction after charge over fielding 14 men

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:43:34 +0100

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

Wigan reward young Greg Burke with new deal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:00:13 +0100

The Wigan forward Greg Burke has signed a new-three-year deal with the Super League leaders. Burke has been one of several Wigan youngsters to make an excellent impression this season and his form has been rewarded with a new contract.

Simon Grix's double score helps Warrington Wolves rip battling Bradford Bulls into pieces

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:53:24 +0100

Warrington Wolves showed enough flashes of quality to break down Bradford's stubborn resistance and maintain their place in Super League's top four yesterday.

Round-Up: Kallum Watkins brace keeps Leeds in touch

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:53:24 +0100

Super League champions Leeds kept in touch with the top of the table after an easy 44-10 win at Hull KR. Kallum Watkins scored two of their tries and Ian Kirke his first in Super League for two years while Kevin Sinfield took his total of goals for the club beyond the 1,500 mark.

London Broncos 21 St Helens 14 match report: Struggling Broncos finally home in on vital win

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Michael Robertson and Tommy Lee scored second-half tries as London Broncos earned a first home win over St Helens since 2002. It was also the Broncos' first home victory this season, and ended a run of 13 straight wins in the capital for the Saints.

Salford City Reds 34 Castleford Tigers 30 match report: Brian Noble shaken before Chase gifts Reds victory

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Brian Noble began life as Salford's new coach with a win to lift them off the foot of Super League, but, as a coach who prides himself on his teams' defence, he saw how much he has to do.

Widnes 26 Wakefield 28 match report: Wakefield show steel to edge out Widnes

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:57:53 +0100

Wakefield climbed above Widnes in the Super League table as they became only the second visiting team to win at the Stobart Stadium this season.

Andy Powell crosses codes at Wigan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:04:17 +0100

Wigan have completed the signing of the British and Irish Lions forward Andy Powell and pledged to follow it with more recruits from rugby union over the coming years.

Danny Brough ends Batley's hopes of killing Giants

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:10:45 +0100

Batley gave Super League Huddersfield a scare in the Challenge Cup yesterday when they led 4-0 at half-time, playing down their famous slope at Mount Pleasant. The Giants came back at them after the break, but they did not sew up a 13-4 win until a late drop goal and penalty from Danny Brough.

Seventh heaven for Workington in Cumbria

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:10:45 +0100

Only 11 miles separate these two towns on the Cumbrian coast and, in the last few minutes of an exciting Challenge Cup fourth-round tie, it seemed it might be hard to split them on the scoreboard.

Wigan 60 Leigh 10 match report: Clinical Sam Tomkins sweeps Leigh aside as Wigan roll on

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:44 +0100

There is precious little romance left in the Challenge Cup, as Leigh will attest after this experience of the harsh realities of full-timers playing part-timers.

Brian Noble starts a red revolution at Salford

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:36:34 +0100

Brian Noble was confirmed as Salford's new coach with a brief to turn the Super League's bottom side into a major force. With backing from millionaire owner, Marwan Koukash, the 52-year-old former Bradford, Wigan and Great Britain coach has been promised cash to make the transformation.

Farrell earns credit from Wigan's early command

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:47:31 +0100

Wigan completely dominated the team that started the weekend just two rungs below them on the Super League ladder with an unstoppable first-half performance today. It was not so much a case of Bradford playing badly as not being allowed to play at all as the Warriors piled on five converted tries, three of them from Liam Farrell, who is having the sort of season young forwards dream about.

Round-up: Giants rise to second on a day of feasting

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:47:31 +0100

Today provided a positive feast of point-scoring in Super League, especially at Huddersfield, where the Giants went second with a 50-30 win over Hull Kingston Rovers.

Salford City Reds 18 Hull FC 24 match report: Brian Noble sees some positives despite defeat

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Salford named Brian Noble as their new coach before kick-off and then gave him a demonstration of the strengths and weaknesses of the squad he will inherit.

Justin Poore discipline from prop leads to warning

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:48 +0100

Wakefield prop Justin Poore has been warned by his coach to curb his temper. The 28-year-old former Parramatta forward has been sent off twice in his first 12 matches for his new club and will sit out Sunday’s Super League game against Warrington because of suspension.

St Helens 12 Catalan Dragons 22 report: Shaven Catalans prove to be a cut above Saints

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:03 +0100

Morgan Escare pressed his claims for a World Cup spot as Catalan Dragons condemned St Helens to a third defeat in four games. The French team, sporting shaven heads in support of a children’s cancer charity, were too good for their hosts as they rounded off a week’s camp with an impressive third away victory of the season.

Ashes return is on the agenda for rugby league

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:09:32 +0100

The success of this autumn's World Cup could be key to the return of Ashes tours.

Ian Millward leaves struggling Castleford

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:47:57 +0100

Ian Millward has left his position as Castleford head coach by mutual consent, with the Super League club bottom of the table after taking just three points from their first 11 matches of the 2013 season and with only one win from their last 18 games.

Justin Poore show of temper leaves Wakefield at mercy of Sam Tomkins

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:37 +0100

Wakefield scored more points against Wigan than any side this season and are bound to wonder what they might have done yesterday if they had not played for 70 minutes with 12 men.

Round-up: Ryan Hall's amazing double carries depleted Leeds home

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:17 +0100

England winger Ryan Hall produced two devastating finishes to earn the Super League champions Leeds an impressive 28-22 victory in last night’s Grand Final rematch against Warrington at Headingley.

Castleford 24 Huddersfield 40 match report: Jermaine McGillvary leads way as Huddersfield top table

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Huddersfield went back to the top of Super League, at least until Wigan's game against Wakefield today, with a commanding performance – for the first 75 minutes, at any rate – that brought them a first win at Castleford for four years.

Huddersfield prepared for Castleford backlash

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:22 +0100

Despite a barren Easter that has left them bottom of Super League, Castleford still present a danger today, the Huddersfield coach, Paul Anderson, has been telling his troops.

Wigan shrug off Easter slog to set Super League pace

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:21:28 +0100

Super League has a problem with Easter – unless your name is Wigan.

Warrington 54 London Broncos 20: Dixon dazzles but Wolves have too much in the tank

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

London Broncos' exciting winger Kieran Dixon kept his novice side in this game until half-time, but could not do it for a full 80 minutes.

Round-Up: Blake Green crushes Robins to keep Wigan on top

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0100

Wigan ensured that they would finish the Easter programme on top of Super League with an overwhelming 84-6 victory at Hull KR yesterday.

Sandercock shows contempt for Easter with Hull KR team selection

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 23:39:16 +0100

Craig Sandercock's jaundiced view of Super League's Easter programme is reflected in his team selection for the visit of the leaders today.

Leeds 18 Bradford 18: Sidlow steals in to pluck the spoils from Peacock

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 22:42:24 +0000

A last-minute try from Adam Sidlow gave the Bulls a well-deserved share of the spoils against their neighbours and old rivals tonight.

Brian McDermott is glad Leeds Rhinos chilled out

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:22:40 +0000

The double postponement of Leeds’ Super League derby at Wakefield at the weekend could prove to be a blessing for the champions, according to their coach, Brian McDermott.

Wigan Warriors 62 Widnes Vikings 4: Charnley leads rout of the Vikings

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A rapid-fire hat-trick of tries scored over 10 destructive minutes of the first half by Josh Charnley set Wigan on the way to a hugely impressive win over last season's bottom club.

Widnes stupid over Gareth Hock, says Shaun Wane

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:53:38 +0000

Most of the pre-match build-up for today’s meeting between Wigan and Widnes has concentrated on a man who could be playing for either team, but will turn out for neither.

Widnes angry at Gareth Hock clause

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:21:43 +0000

Widnes coach Denis Betts has criticised Wigan for refusing to allow England forward Gareth Hock to play against them this weekend.

Bateman returns to make it a dark night for Robins

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Bradford Bulls consolidated their unlikely position of third in Super League with the help of two notable recent absentees.

Leeds bounce back to delight Brian McDermott

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:56:24 +0000

Brian McDermott, the Leeds coach, was pleased by his team’s tenacity as they ground out a hard-fought Super League victory over Wigan last night.

Reds rediscover commitment only to be denied by Sykes

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 21:45:00 +0000

A last-minute drop-goal from Paul Sykes denied Salford victory at Wakefield, but their interim coach, Alan Hunte, still emerged feeling like a winner.

Warrington 10 St Helens 22 match report: Saints find swagger to regain edge over old foes

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 22:45:56 +0000

St Helens made a mockery of their mediocre early-season form with the sort of performance they used to produce routinely against their neighbours.

Alan Hunte short on time as Salford cast net wider

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:12:03 +0000

Alan Hunte's stint as Salford's interim coach – to borrow the term made infamous by Rafa Benitez recently – could start and finish with Sunday's match at Wakefield.

Salford look at Brian Noble option

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:19:11 +0000

The former Great Britain coach Brian Noble is in contention to succeed Phil Veivers as the next Salford head coach, according to the club's owner, Marwan Koukash.

Surprise England call-up for Ben Cockayne

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 21:56:42 +0000

The uncapped Wakefield winger Ben Cockayne was shocked by his call-up to the 30-man England squad preparing for the end-of-season World Cup, but is now determined to avoid the cut when the numbers get trimmed later this year.

Tuson denies Castleford's epic fightback

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Wigan came within the thickness of a coat of paint of becoming Super League's third high-profile casualties of the afternoon before they shook off a spirited Castleford yesterday.

Round-up: Coach Veivers sacked by rock-bottom Salford

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Salford's slump into bottom place in Super League has cost their coach, Phil Veivers, his job.

Weekend Preview: Brown gets the green light for long-awaited Widnes debut

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:22:18 +0000

The new Widnes captain Kevin Brown will make his debut against Hull this evening. Brown was signed from Huddersfield this winter but has watched the first four games of the season from the stands after suffering a leg injury in training.

Hall leads party to make sure Leeds suffer little hangover

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:04:38 +0000

Leeds got over their frustration against Melbourne with a hard-working and determined victory over one of their main domestic rivals. Ryan Hall scored two tries and set up another as the champions moved into third place in the Super League table. It leaves Saints still without a home win this season.

Simon Mannering made New Zealand captain

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Simon Mannering has been appointed as New Zealand's new captain. The 26-year-old centre or second rower is the successor to Benji Marshall, who was stripped of the captaincy by coach Stephen Kearney.

Wigan Warriors lose prop Lee Mossop

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:16:11 +0000

The Wigan Warriors and England prop Lee Mossop will be out of action for 12 weeks after dislocating his shoulder during the 48-18 victory over London Broncos on Saturday.

Round-Up: O'Brien shows his value to earn Castleford last-gasp draw

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:22:50 +0000

There was another thriller down the road from Wakefield at Castleford, where the Catalan Dragons came away with a 17-17 draw.

McGillvary keeps Giants on top as 'forward pass' denies Wakefield Wakefield denied

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:52:04 +0000

Huddersfield stayed on top of Super League, with the only perfect record in the competition, but only after the most nerve-wracking of last-minute scares here yesterday.

Match Report: Jonny Lomax sizzles at seven and leads rout of Bradford Bulls

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Jonny Lomax found a new position and a new way of tormenting the Bulls as Saints produced their best performance of the season so far yesterday.

Clinical Storm seize world title as Burrow blows Leeds' chance

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:25:28 +0000

Leeds were left to rue their squandered opportunities as they lost their crown as the best club side in the world.

Leeds Rhinos can hurt star-studded Melbourne Storm

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:48:23 +0000

The big-match expertise that has made Leeds the dominant team in Super League faces perhaps its biggest test at Headingley tomorrow night.

Local lad Gareth Widdop returns aiming to cause storm in Leeds

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:48:23 +0000

The boy has undeniably done good in Australia, but home is still where the heart is for the Melbourne Storm's Gareth Widdop. The NRL Champions' Pommie stand-off has been back on familiar turf this week, preparing for the World Club Challenge against Leeds tonight, especially when the Storm's itinerary took them to Halifax for a training session.