Fans back Super 8s but dismiss Thursday games

Fans of the sport have backed the new structure introduced into Rugby League this year – but have voted overwhelmingly against the Thursday night timeslot…

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Cup has lifted everyone, admits Albert Kelly

Hull KR half-back Albert Kelly says that the change in competition to the Challenge Cup has given the whole squad a lift ahead of Saturday’s…

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Seven years too long, insists McManus

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus has insisted that seven years is too long for a club like St Helens to be away from the Challenge…

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We’re in better position than last year, says Mac

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott believes his side are in a better position this year than they were during their Challenge Cup success 12 months…

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Sheens insists he’s not picking the team at Salford

Salford director of rugby Tim Sheens has insisted he is not picking the team at the club despite the continued absence of Iestyn Harris. Harris…

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Wembley whets the appetite for Currie

Warrington youngster Ben Currie is eager to follow in the footsteps of some of his Wolves team-mates and play in a Ladbrokes Challenge Cup final…

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Watts faces lengthy ban for biting in Hull derby

Hull FC player Liam Watts has been charged with Grade E biting on Adam Walker of Hull Kingston Rovers in the 53rd minute of the First…

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York to host Crusaders at Bootham Crescent

York City Knights will finally play a home game at York City’s Bootham Crescent this season, after the North Wales Crusaders announced they would be…

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Punter places enormous bet on Leeds to advance to final

Ladbrokes say their biggest bet of the season has been placed ahead of tomorrow’s Challenge Cup semi-final – with one punter betting a five-figure sum…

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Rowley calls for earlier transfer deadline

Leigh Centurions coach Paul Rowley believes that the signing frenzy of some clubs has uncovered a flaw in the game’s new structure – and believes…

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