Kris Welham hopes to return for Hull KR against Wakefield

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.

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Time is right for McNamara says Kear

Former England coach John Kear is convinced the Rugby Football League have got the right man for the job after naming Steve McNamara as the new boss of the national team.

Potter warns Saints against taking Quins for granted

St Helens' coach, Mick Potter, has warned his players not to take Harlequins lightly this afternoon, despite them being rooted to the foot of the Super League table.

Roberts' suspected leg break spoils Wigan's wondrous show

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Morgan backs Thompson for the future

Castleford Tigers commentator Mick Morgan believes youngster Jordan Thompson has all the attributes to make a top quality player.

Wakefield's wing dilemma

Wakefield coach John Kear says the emergence of a crop of promising youngsters has given him a selection headache ahead of today's Super League derby with Huddersfield.

Senior charged after accusing World Club referee of 'arrogance'

Keith Senior has been charged with breaching the Rugby League's operational rules with his criticism of the referee, Richard Silverwood, after Leeds' defeat by Melbourne Storm in the World Club Challenge on Sunday.

Eastmond's solo revives Saints

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Orford and Kearney gel to revitalise Bradford

Bradford 41 Castleford 22

Dragons arrested after fracas in Leeds

Players allegedly involved in early morning brawl after Sunday's defeat by Wakefield

Catalan players arrested after altercation in Leeds

Five players from French Super League club Catalans Dragons have been arrested following an alleged brawl in Leeds city centre.

Age before beauty in Super League

Father figures, elder statesmen and iconic oldies are all the rage in this year's competition. Steve Menzies is the daddy of them all at 36 as a growing band of thirtysomethings hope to prove more influential than ever

Bolger poised for Quins debut

The rapid promotion of Ben Bolger into today's squad shows how badly stretched Harlequins are for the start of the Super League season.

Leeds can thrive on head start

The Super League champions begin their season a week early tonight – their rivals may struggle to catch them up

Noble faces tough start

Crusaders coach admits to sleepless nights after club's frantic switch to Wrexham
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