Rugby League

Ali Davys and Paul Mansson, the half-backs released by the Super League newcomers, Salford Reds, look set to join Yorkshire clubs. Davys, the Cook Islands scrum-half, has agreed a two-year contract with the First Division outfit, Huddersfield Giants, subject to work permit clearance. Mansson, the former Canberra Raiders stand-off, is having talks with Hunslet, the Second Division Club.

Andy Gregory, the Salford Reds coach, and the chairman, John Wilkinson, will be in charge of the Great Britain squad for the World Super League Nines in Townsville, Australia, which will be played over three days starting on 31 January. Gregory will finalise his squad of 14 over the next few days.