SPORTING DIGEST: RUGBY LEAGUE

Huddersfield Giants have made their fourth signing in 12 days with the capture of Castleford forward Andy Hill. 22-year-old Hill has joined on loan until the end of the season.

An X-ray yesterday eased fears that Halifax Blue Sox's player-coach Gary Mercer had broken his jaw in last Friday's 21-20 victory over Leeds Rhinos. He is now hopeful of playing in this Friday's home game with Warrington.

The London Broncos' utility back Tulsen Tollett will spend eight weeks of the closed season guesting with rugby union neighbours London Welsh. Tollett will join the Allied Dunbar Premiership Two club in October before rejoining the Broncos in January for pre-season training.