It was not the sort of thing you expect to hear from a Wembley-bound chairman. "I've long since stopped enjoying it. I wish it was over, or I wish they would score," said Ian Lenagan, chairman of London before taking over at Wigan, an hour into this massacre.
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London dare to dream of earning Wembley boost
Friday 26 July 2013
On the face of it, Wigan’s semi-final against the London Broncos could be one of the most one-sided in the history of the Challenge Cup.After all, the match at Leigh pits the side that was leading Super League until last weekend against the established back-markers.
Sport In Brief: England suffer whitewash at hands of Black Ferns
Sunday 21 July 2013
England’s women rugby union side crashed to a 3-0 series whitewash in New Zealand after losing their final tour game in Pukekohe yesterday.
Danny Brough hopeful Huddersfield can take giant stride to top
Saturday 20 July 2013
Wigan’s two rivals for the League Leaders’ Trophy have the opportunity to step up the pressure this weekend. With the Warriors not going to St Helens until Monday night, both Huddersfield and Warrington have the chance to steal a march on them tomorrow.
Cup specialists Warrington cruise into the semi-finals
Monday 15 July 2013
Warrington 44 Huddersfield 24
Hudderfield 60 Catalan Dragons 16 match report: Huddersfield seize on slip by Wigan to close the gap at the summit
Saturday 29 June 2013
It is 80 years since Huddersfield finished on top of the league, but the Giants moved to within a point of the pinnacle with what was eventually an overwhelming victory.
Rock-bottom Broncos turn to Tony Clubb for leadership
Saturday 01 June 2013
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.
Leeds 16 Wigan 20 match report: Sam Tomkins provides magic as Wigan deny the champions
Sunday 26 May 2013
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.
Castleford look sharp for Powell’s grand opener
Saturday 18 May 2013
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.
Round-up: Castleford rise to welcome Powell as their new coach
Monday 06 May 2013
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.
Widnes 26 Wakefield 28 match report: Wakefield
show steel to edge out Widnes
Friday 26 April 2013
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.
Justin Poore discipline from prop leads to warning
Saturday 13 April 2013
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.
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