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It speaks volumes about the positivity of Andrew Fenby that, even now, he still tries to find upsides to the challenging couple of years he's faced. In the space of a week back in October 2020, the former Scarlets winger was diagnosed with stage two cancer and was also forced to close down his sports management agency. The cruel double blow would…

Wigan Warriors are very rarely regarded as the underdogs. In the 1980s and 1990s, they were the powerhouse of rugby league. They won eight consecutive Challenge Cup Finals as they also dominated the league and the Premiership. This helped bring about Super League, a switch to summer rugby and indeed the introduction of a salary cap. However, in the…

Castleford Tigers have made some exciting signings to add further quality to their 2023 squad. But how will they line up for the majority of the new season as they look to return to the play-offs in the new season. Fullback: Niall Evalds One of the best fullbacks in Super League when fit, Castleford Tigers' success in 2023 could be defined by…

NOW that it's the inbetween period of Christmas and New Year, many people will be twiddling their thumbs wondering what to do next - or wondering what date it is. Don't panic! There are some brilliant rugby league-related books out there to help pass the time as well as get you excited about the new season. Here are five of the best rugby league…

It's Christmas time which also means the preparations for the new season are about to kick into overdrive ahead of the new season with friendlies kick starting on Boxing Day. So, here's our early prediction for how the Super League table will look come the end of the 2023 season. 1. St Helens The Champions are rightly the out right favourites to…

Rugby League is coming to Anfield next weekend (May 25-26) The sport of the M62 corridor is coming to football's heartland with Dacia Magic Weekend set for Liverpool and a chance to have a beer in your seats at Anfield while watching what former England football international Stuart Pearce describes as "the country's best kept secret". But just to…

New coach, but clubs have had four attempts to catch the Saints up and they still haven't been able to do it. Given the champions haven't lost anyone, barring Regan Grace, who barely played last year anywhere, it's difficult to see anyone catching up with the benchmark. 2. Huddersfield Giants Last year was a big step up for Ian Watson's side,…

Now that England's hopes of Rugby League World Cup glory have gone in 2022, the focus shifts to 2025. The tournament takes place in France - where Great Britain last won the trophy in 1972 - and it could be a very different team. Here's our prediction. Fullback: Jack Welsby Jack Welsby will likely spent the rest of his career at fullback and become…

Happy Monday: Bez with the Jedd O'Keeffe-trained Mystic Moonshadow Maracas-shaking sidekick to Shaun Ryder in the Happy Mondays and a past winner of Celebrity Big Brother, Bez is the latest famous face from the world of entertainment hoping to enter the winner's circle as he launches a racing club, with the Showcasing filly Mystic Moonshadow being…

England star Burgess admits he's doing front-rows an injustice with his current prolific scoring run. Props aren't renowned for try-scoring feats but the big South Sydney forward is in terrific form in this World Cup. "It's four tries in four games - but I'm not really counting," he deadpanned, having only scored four in his previous 25 Tests. "I…

OWEN Farrell has been in the news recently following a disappointing Autumn Nations series. With three Six Nations Championship titles under his belt for England as well as five Premiership successes with domestic club Saracens, Farrell has arguably been one of England's most influential players both domestically and internationally in the past…

With RLWC2021 done and dusted, League Express reporter STEPHEN IBBETSON considers the potential legacy of the men's, women's and wheelchair tournaments. MEN If the World Cup has achieved one thing, it is to reinforce that international Rugby League is the best way to grow the game to new supporters and new markets. IMG said as much when they…

This Saturday current champions St Helens and challengers Leeds Rhinos clash in the Super League Grand Final in what looks set to be a titanic battle at Old Trafford. Both sides have an impressive history of Grand Final success, with St Helens holding the record with nine victories, one clear of Leeds. Can the Rhinos join their rivals on nine…

The Rugby League World Cup is over with Australia world champions once again and England wondering what might have been. Normal service has resumed. Things were going so well. In fact, England were brilliant in the early stages, beating Samoa, France, Greece and Papua New Guinea before coming unstuck in the semi-final against the star studded…

The postponed 2021 Rugby League World Cup has provided some gripping moments in the past few weeks - and the best is perhaps yet to come. Australia edged New Zealand in the first semi-final to secure their spot at next week's showpiece at Old Trafford in Manchester. They will face England or Samoa, who do battle for the second time in this…

It's been a funny few months for Willie Poching. The former Leeds Rhinos player has been through a lot since the end of the Super League season. He over saw a great end to the season for Wakefield Trinity as they saw off a relegation threat and even pushed Warrington Wolves between them and Toulouse Olympique at the bottom. However, despite this he…

Six players from Super League and another six from the NRL could put themselves in the shop window with impressive performances for their nations over the coming weeks. Some big talents could be snapped up by Yorkshire's clubs before the start of the 2023 season, as recruitment continues ahead of pre-season later this year. Below are all the…

The third of the trio of Rugby League World Cup tournaments to be held in 2022 begins on Thursday when the wheelchair competition gets underway. It also represents the first action in London so far since the men's event got going almost three weeks ago, with the Copper Box Arena on the Queen Elizabeth II Olympic Park hosting its first pair of six…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Let us take you through the big stories of today as we continue our coverage of the tournament leading up to the quarter-finals this weekend. Papua New Guinea coach Stanley Tepend says beating England isn't unthinkable but understands the magnitude of the…

Fran Goldthorp will continue her journey from six-year-old superfan to playing a starring role in England's World Cup campaign on Tuesday when she steps out in front of a 16000-strong crowd at her beloved Headingley. Steeped in generations of the city's sporting success, with her grandfather, father and brother all having played cricket for…

When is Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity on and what time does it start? Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity will take place on Sunday 17 July, 2022 - 15:00 (UK) Where is Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity taking place? Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity will take place at Sewell Group Craven Park in Hull, England What channel is Hull KR vs Wakefield Trinity on in the…

When is Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants on and what time does it start? Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants will take place on Thursday 28 April, 2022 - 20:00 (UK) Where is Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants taking place? Wakefield Trinity vs Huddersfield Giants will take place at Be Well Support Stadium in Wakefield,…

St Helens prop Alex Walmsley dodges a tackle Rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Thursday's Betfred Super League clash between St Helens and Leeds Rhinos. Sky Sports Arena & Main Event, 8pm Thursday St Helens -14 on handicap 2pts 11-10 general Four wins from their last six matches have given Leeds Rhinos a glimmer of hope in the race for…

England face Samoa at St James' Park on Saturday in the opening game of the Rugby League World Cup. The tournament will begin this weekend a year after it was postponed due to the Covid pandemic. Shaun Wane's side were beaten in the final of the last World Cup in 2017 by Australia and will be aiming to go a step further this time around on home…

When an opportunity to play for Ireland in a Rugby League World Cup came calling for Michael Ward, there was no question what his answer would be. Whilst the decision may have been difficult for some, the part-time Batley Bulldogs prop and full-time maths teacher wasted no time in handing in his resignation, joining up with Ireland and staking his…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Tuesday October 11, 2022. With nations beginning to name their squads, let us take you through the big stories of today as we start the countdown to this year's tournament which begins on Saturday with England taking on Samoa at St James' Park in Newcastle. Jason Taumalolo has lifted the…

Here are your Rugby League World Cup evening headlines for Monday October 10, 2022. The Rugby League World Cup was officially launched today in Manchester on what was a busy day for news across the game. Let us take you through the big stories of today as we start the countdown to this year's tournament which begins on Saturday with England taking…

With the World Cup fast approaching, NRL.com takes a look at how each Group shapes up and who are the key men who have to stand up if their nation is to progress to the knockout stages... It is arguably the tournament's toughest group to pick a winner from, with host nation England set to battle it out with a star-studded Samoa side which includes…

WARRINGTON Wolves has a rich history of having current and former players representing their international sides. As such, the upcoming Rugby League World Cup got us thinking - could we create a dream 17 of Wire players past, present and future drawn from players who have represented the competing nations? We thought that would be too easy so we…

The Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Saturday 15 October as England face Samoa at Newcastle's St James' Park. The biggest and hopefully best tournament in history, sixteen nations will compete across four groups, with Australia looking to make it three World Cup wins in a row. It's getting real now and with that in mind, here's the first of…

William Hill has transformed the in-shop betting experience for its customers following the opening of a state-of-the-art, digital-only shop in Leeds on Saturday. Ex-Leeds and England goalkeeper Nigel Martyn, former Yorkshire and England cricketer Craig White and ex-Leeds Rhinos player Stevie Ward attended the relaunch of William Hill's Vicar Lane…

A bruising domestic season has come to a thrilling climax and paved the way for the most eagerly-anticipated World Cup in rugby league history. International squads have been touching down in the UK and setting up camp, as Leigh Centurions and Swinton Lions secured promotion in the season finale. Leigh were the heaviest favourites to gain promotion…

Daryl Powell takes charge of Warrington for the first time when the Wolves visit his former club Leeds Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds v Warrington and Toulouse v Huddersfield in the Betfred Super League on Saturday. Leeds Rhinos v Warrington Wolves Channel Four, 12.30pm Toulouse Olympique v Huddersfield Giants Sky Sports…

Second-rower Bentley has five caps to his name, while former England international Myler is set to make his debut for the Wolfhounds during the tournament. Ireland will be led by Hull KR prop George King, who is joined in the squad by Robins team-mate Frankie Halton and brother Toby. Ged Corcoran has selected 12 Super League players in all,…

Former Australia international Luke Keary and ex-England star Richie Myler are in Ireland's 24-man squad for the upcoming Rugby League World Cup. Sydney Roosters half-back Keary qualifies for Ireland through his father. Myler has switched international allegiance, having won eight caps for England. Ireland will be captained by Hull KR prop George…

Shaun Wane's England squad for the Rugby League World Cup is now just days away. There are plenty of decisions for the national coach to finalise before Friday, when he reveals the identity of the 24 players he bellies can win the tournament on home soil. This week, Rugby League Live will look at every position on the field and weigh up the…

Leeds Rhinos' Liam Tindall in action against Wigan Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Wakefield Trinity v Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League on Thursday. Sky Sports Arena, 8pm Thursday Leeds Rhinos to win by one to 12 points 2pts 21-10 Betfair It's played three, lost three for Wakefield Trinity and Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred…

For the 25th time in its 27th season, the Super League season concludes in a Grand Final to crown the Champions of 2022. For the 24th time, this final is set to take place at the Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford, a patch of grass on which tonight dreams will be made or could turn into nightmares. This particular instalment in Grand Final history…

Catalans Dragons and Leeds Rhinos have a long history when it comes to play-off rugby. A history filled with dramatic twists and turns, superb stories and rememberable rugby though their battles are not the ones most commonly contemplated by fans and pundits when it comes to reminiscing about the play-offs - the most wonderful time of the year for…

The Super League's two most successful sides go head-to-head in the Grand Final this weekend when Leeds Rhinos take on St Helens in Manchester. St Helens finished top of the pile in the regular season, and they head into this one chasing a fourth straight title. But the Rhinos have pulled off plenty of surprises this season, and they go into this…

Matthew Shaw - Rugby League Live editor I'm really reluctant to write off the Rhinos because I've done it twice already during the play-offs and they've proven me wrong twice. I thought their race was run when they headed to Perpignan and I thought the semi-final would be a game too far. Both times I was, clearly, emphatically wrong. But how do you…

The Super League Grand Final is here with two of the most successful teams in Super League history ready to slog it out for the title. St Helens topped the regular season table and will face fifth-placed Leeds Rhinos, who defeated Catalans Dragons and No.2 seeds Wigan Warriors to reach the final against the odds. No team has ever won 10 Super…

The play-offs start a week early this year as Leeds and Castleford battle in a shoot out for the final play-off spot at Headingley. It's the biggest game at the redeveloped Headingley and is in many ways the biggest game of the season so far with one team set for an early holiday as the other sustains their Old Trafford dreams. Add to this that…

St Helens are the clear favourites to win Saturday's Super League Grand Final showdown against Leeds Rhinos. The Saints are the current threepeat Super League champions, and come into the Old Trafford clash having won the League Leaders Shield. Leeds, meanwhile, had a dreadful start to the year before Rohan Smith turned their fortunes around. These…

The Rugby League Super League final takes place at Old Trafford on Saturday when St Helens takes on Leeds. Join us as we explore the game's betting options and who is the favourite to lift the trophy, which celebrates 25 years. St Helens and Leeds Rhinos are the two teams contesting the 2022 Betfred Super League Grand Final at Old Trafford on…

Leeds Rhinos lock horns with Wigan Warriors with a place in the Grand Final up for grabs Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Wigan Warriors v Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League playoff semi-final on Friday. Sky Sports Arena, 8pm Friday Leeds Rhinos+10 1pt Evs bet365, Coral, Ladbrokes Wigan Warriors penalty first scoring…

It's semi-final week and the fun starts as Wigan Warriors host Leeds Rhinos at the DW Stadium. In a repeat of the inaugural Grand Final, the Warriors and the Rhinos are meeting in a game where Old Trafford is the reward for the eighth time with four wins a piece so far and seven of the previous eight occasions the winner of this game have gone on…

Betfair: Super League 2022 - Grand Final Winner St Helens - EvensWigan Warriors - 7/4Salford Red Devils - 6/1Leeds Rhinos - 7/1 Betfair: Wigan Warriors vs Leeds Rhinos Wigan Warriors to win 1/4 Leeds Rhinos to win 11/4 Betfair: St Helens vs Salford Red Devils St Helens to win 1/3 Salford Red Devils to win 23/10 Hull Live reported last night that…

Leeds' Blake Austin will hope to be celebrating again when Hull come to Headingley Free rugby league tips, best bets and analysis for Leeds Rhinos v Hull FC in the Betfred Super League on Thursday. Sky Sports Arena, 8pm Thursday Leeds to win by one to 12 points 2pts 21-10 Betfair It's been a miserable start to the Betfred Super League season for…

When is Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons on and what time does it start? Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons will take place on Friday 2September, 2022 - 20:00 (UK) Where is Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons taking place? Wigan Warriors vs Catalans Dragons will take place at DW Stadium in Wigan, England What channel is Wigan Warriors vs Catalans…