Rugby League: June 2008 - news archive

Wigan's Iafeta Palea'aesina has been sentenced to 200 hours community services after pleading guilty to grievous bodily harm.

Harlequins Rugby League side have been boosted by the news Karl Temata, Daniel Heckenberg and Matt Gafa have agreed deal extensions.

England coach Tony Smith was pleased after a hat-trick of tries from Martin Gleeson helped his side to a 56-8 win against France.

Wigan Warriors stormed from behind to defeat Harlequins 38-20 at the JJB Stadium and move up to fourth place in Super League.

England coach Tony Smith says he is happy with his line-up for Friday night's international with France in Toulouse.

Bradford Bulls rising star Sam Burgess has committed his future to the club by signing a new three-year deal.

Bradford Bulls have been hit by the news winger Tame Tupou will miss the rest of the Super League season due to a serious knee injury.

Hull KR winger Peter Fox looks set to make his England debut against France on Friday after being named in Tony Smith's 19-man squad.

St Helens closed the gap between themselves and Leeds Rhinos to two points after a 12-26 victory at Headingley.

The respective Leeds and St Helens camps are attempting to play down the importance of Friday's Super League showdown at Headingley.

Former Australia Test prop Jason Ryles has signed for Catalans Dragons on a three-year deal and will link up with the club next year.

Great Britain half-backs Rob Burrow and Danny McGuire have both penned new long-term deals with Leeds Rhinos.

Iestyn Harris has accepted an assistant coach's role within Wales rugby league's new coaching structure.

Warrington have confirmed caretaker coach James Lowes has been handed the reins until the end of the 2008 Super League season.

Harlequins managed to record a surprise 28-24 victory over Super League leaders Leeds at the Stoop thanks to two tries from Will Sharp.

Brian McDermott has penned a new three-year deal to continue coaching Harlequins despite rumours of a move away from the club.

Wigan Warriors have admitted to "some risks" in snapping up controversial half-back Tim Smith from Parramatta.

Surrey CCC marketing manager Paul Blanchard has been unveiled as the new chief executive of Hull Kingston Rovers.

Cronulla Sharks have swooped to sign Wigan's Australian international stand-off and acting captain Trent Barrett.

Prop forward Liam Watts has agreed to sign a new two-year extended contract to keep him at Hull Kingston Rovers until 2010.

Coach John Kear was delighted after Wakefield were drawn to face Hull in the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final and Leeds got St Helens.

Huddersfield have sacked coach Jon Sharp with assistants Paul Anderson and Kieron Purtill put in temporary charge.