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Roby has grounds to be excited

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:55:39 GMT

The excitement is building for England hooker James Roby as he prepares to lead St Helens out for Friday night's historic first Stobart Super League match at Langtree Park against Salford.

Sculthorpe homes in on grand finish

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SIX successive Grand Final appearances argues a degree of consistency - the problem for St Helens is that they have lost the past five.

Elliott to bulldoze way into England

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

ELLIOTT WHITEHEAD has been backed to force his way into the England reckoning as he prepares to return from a lengthy suspension.

Delaney pens new Rhinos deal

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:25:07 GMT

Australian second row forward Brett Delaney has signed a three-year contract extension with Leeds Rhinos.

Zak Hardaker: World Club Challenge could shape career

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LEEDS centre Zak Hardaker, 20, says the Heinz Big Soup World Club Challenge against Manly Sea Eagles at Headingley on Friday week could help shape his career.

Widnes Vikings defend 'joke' pitch

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

WIDNES VIKINGS have vigorously denied claims their artificial iPitch is unsafe after it was branded an "absolute joke" by Wakefield full-back Richard Mathers following their Super League opener.

Potter pays tribute to visitors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:55:09 GMT

Bradford coach Mick Potter thought his side were simply beaten by the better team as they began their Stobart Super League season with defeat to the Catalan Dragons.

Giants stun Warriors

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:25:22 GMT

Huddersfield shrugged off the absence of seven first-choice players to pull off a 20-16 opening-round win over 2010 Super League champions Wigan.

Superb Roby get Saints off to flyer

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

JAMES ROBY inspired St Helens as the visitors began their Stobart Super League campaign with a 34-24 victory over the new-look London Broncos.

McDermott pleased with battling win

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:25:33 GMT

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.

Ian Millward wants to be spoilsport

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IAN MILLWARD is back in Super League and on a mission to ruin a historic night for Salford City Reds.

Watkins inspires Leeds to victory

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:55:13 GMT

A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.

I dream of being a world beater, says England coach Steve McNamara

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

STEVE McNAMARA is a man in a hurry.

New Rovers deal for Welham

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:25:17 GMT

Hull KR have received a boost on the eve of the new season with highly-rated centre Kris Welham committing his future to the club.

New rovers deal for Welham

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:25:17 GMT

Hull KR have received a boost on the eve of the new season with highly-rated centre Kris Welham committing his future to the club.

Injury crisis for Bradford ahead of Catalans opener

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

BRADFORD could be without half a dozen first-choice players for Sunday's opening Stobart Super League match against Catalans Dragons at Odsal.

Luke Patten: Let's end this laughing stock

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LUKE PATTEN has urged fans to stop treating Salford as a laughing stock.

Veivers not expecting any favours

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:28:24 GMT

Josh Veivers is delighted to get the chance to link up with his father at Salford City Reds but he is not expecting any favours.

London Broncos home in on goal

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON BRONCOS chief executive Gus Mackay has made securing a home for the team beyond this season the No1 priority for the recently rebranded Super League side.

RFL announce Stobart Group deal

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Rugby Football League have agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with the Stobart Group which, they say, could be worth up to £2.5million a year.

Galea blow for Robins

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:27:56 GMT

New Hull KR captain Ben Galea is facing up to three months on the sidelines after damaging knee ligaments in his side's friendly at Hull FC on Sunday.

Trent Waterhouse set for Warrington debut

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORMER Australian forward Trent Waterhouse will make his first appearance for Warrington in Saturday's friendly against South Sydney at Redfern Oval.

Hall extends Leeds contract

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:27:15 GMT

England winger Ryan Hall has signed a new contract which will keep him at Super League champions Leeds Rhinos for the next five years.

Solomona blow for Warrington

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 17:57:07 GMT

Warrington second row forward David Solomona has sustained a broken leg during the Super League club's three-week training camp in Australia.

Catalan Dragons unveil duo

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

LEON PRYCE and Louis Anderson will make their first appearances for Catalans Dragons in today's Jerome Guisset testimonial against Wakefield at Stade Gilbert Brutus.