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Wildcats sign prop Tautai

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have signed Parramatta Eels prop forward Taulima Tautai until the end of the 2014 campaign and he will join the Wildcats immediately after his release from the NRL club. Tautai has played over 70 first grade games in the NRL for Parramatta and Cronulla Sharks after making his debut for the Eels in 2008 and he will arrive at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Wednesday morning.

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League Express: Upfront - A springtime celebration

So, all eyes to Manchester this weekend when the world of Rugby League gathers for its second Magic Weekend in the city.
The first, last year, turned out good, with the sun blazing down on the Etihad Stadium, fans turning out in numbers - the aggregate attendance for the two days was almost 64,000 - and there were some excellent games as well, as you would expect.
Though the Magic Weekend concept has deviated since it was launched in 2007, when it was a vehicle to help establish the game in Wales, and subsequently in Scotland, it has always provided a chance for League supporters to enjoy a weekend away alongside fellow fans.
It was that in Cardiff and Edinburgh and it remains so as we look forward to this year's extravaganza.
Though, apart from Sky Sports' Rugby League coverage, the weekend has had little noticeable promotion, at least outside the city of Manchester, we are sure fans of all clubs will find it hard to resist showing their colours at what is a wonderful stadium for Rugby League.

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Martyn Sadler - Talking Rugby League

Last Saturday afternoon I was at Huddersfield's Challenge Cup-tie against Leeds at the John Smith's Stadium.
It was a tremendous match, played in front of a terrific crowd, and must have created a very positive impression for the audience watching the BBC's coverage of the game.
After the match, and the media conference, I went upstairs into the lounge in which Giants supporters and players congregate, and I was assailed with people asking me about the RFL's proposals for changing the structure of the league competitions.
It's fair to say that I didn't find anyone who was in favour of the proposed changes, and many supporters couldn't understand why the changes were being proposed.
So it's hardly surprising that the RFL chief executive Nigel Wood and his fellow RFL director Ralph Rimmer should have taken to the Twittersphere today to try to explain their proposals to an audience that has been fairly sceptical about them so far.

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Foster signs new two year Bulls deal

Goal kicking Winger Jamie Foster has signed a new two year contract with the Bulls and will remain at the Provident Stadium until the end of the 2015 season.
Foster, who is 22 years of age, joined the Bulls from St Helens in the close season and immediately made a big impact at the club kicking 38 goals and scoring 2 tries in 10 appearances before he was injured against Rochdale Hornets.
“It’s a massive confidence boost for me to get this new contract," said Foster. “The deal was very easy to agree and I was quick to sign on the dotted line.  I'm just really excited about what the future holds now.
“We know it’s a building process here at Bradford to challenge the big clubs again but we’re all hungry for it. I think if you’re have the hunger then you’re halfway there already.
"Omar Khan has come in and bought the club and there is a tremendous feeling here now.  The club is certainly going places.”

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