Rugby League: July 2008 - news archive

Bradford could be without Paul Deacon for the remainder of the regular season after he suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem.

David Faiumu is hoping to make his long-awaited Huddersfield debut after red tape delayed his first appearance.

Warrington have rewarded temporary boss James Lowes with a deal to remain as their head coach until the end of 2009.

Lee Radford backed his Hull team-mates to shock holders and favourites St Helens in the Challenge Cup final next month.

Wakefield coach John Kear put his side's Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final defeat to Hull down to "the worst possible start".

St Helens proved too strong for Leeds at Galpharm Stadium and booked their place in a third-successive Challenge Cup final.

Paul King has pledged his future to Hull FC and penned a new two-year contract keeping him at the KC Stadium until 2010.

Bradford Bulls say they now expect forward Sam Burgess to play no part in the rest of the Super League season or the World Cup.

Celtic Crusaders and Salford City Reds have been awarded franchises in Super League for 2009-2011 - but Widnes have missed out.

A shoulder injury could force England forward Sam Burgess to miss the World Cup, Bradford coach Steve McNamara has revealed.

The Wakefield Trinity Wildcats are confident that they can retain their Super League position despite their ageing stadium.

Leeds Rhinos go level on points with St Helens at the top of the Super League after a 24-37 victory at the Catalans Dragons.

Catalans will be without suspended Adam Mogg when they take on Leeds in a top-of-the-table Super League clash this evening.

Wales rugby great Jonathan Davies is hoping the Celtic Crusaders are granted one of the two new Super League franchises.

Huddersfield Giants have confirmed current St George Illawara head coach Nathan Brown will take charge of the team next season.

Warrington Wolves' star Stuart Reardon has penned a new contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2011.

Harlequins will be missing five players for their Super League fixture with Castleford this coming Sunday.

Rugby League's Magic Weekend will move from Cardiff to Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium next year.

Australian winger Matt Peterson is set to make his home debut for Wakefield tonight against Hull.

Catalans coach Mick Potter will be able to recall veteran forwards Jerome Guisset and Jason Croker for tonight's match with Harlequins.

The Rugby Football League have charged Huddersfield captain Chris Thorman for biting Bradford Bulls full-back Michael Platt's finger.

Hull have snapped up scrum-half James Webster until the end of the season following his release from rivals Hull Kingston Rovers.

St Helens have overtaken Leeds at the top of the Super League after a crushing 0-54 victory against the Harlequins at The Stoop.

The Catalans Dragons came up with a second half fightback to defeat Wakefield Wildcats at Belle Vue to consolidate third place.

Great Britain prop Garreth Carvell has stunned Hull FC by asking for a move only 24 hours after signing a new contract.

Young forward Scott Wheeldon is in talks with Super League outfit Hull FC over a new contract.