Rugby League: August 2008 - news archive

Lance Todd Trophy winner Paul Wellens says St Helens' Challenge Cup final win against Hull was for departing coach Daniel Anderson.

St Helens captain Keiron Cunningham thinks no-one will be able to dominate the Challenge Cup in the future like the Saints.

Hull FC full-back Motu Tony has been ruled out of Saturday's Challenge Cup final with a knee injury.

Hull FC's Danny Tickle says Saturday's Challenge Cup final clash with St Helens is the biggest match of his career.

St Helens have revealed that prop Jason Cayless will miss the Challenge Cup final against Hull this weekend because of injury.

Hull coach Richard Agar is ready to take a gamble and include stand-off Richard Horne in his Challenge Cup final squad.

Leeds Rhinos have released centre Clinton Toopi and also face an anxious wait over new signing Danny Buderus.

Leeds Rhinos thrashed Wigan Warriors 52-16 at the JJB Stadium on Friday evening to keep the pressure on Super League leaders St Helens.

Wakefield have followed Salford by ending their interest in Paul Sculthorpe because of salary cap constraints.

Bradford Bulls prop Joe Vagana has announced that he plans to retire from rugby league at the end of the current season.

Catalans have secured the services of French prop forward David Ferriol on a new two-year contract.

Canterbury have accused Sonny Bill Williams of "deserting his team-mates" after his defection to French rugby union side Toulon.

Paul Deacon capped an impressive comeback from injury to inspire Bradford to a 42-14 Super League win over Hull.

Daniel Anderson admitted Super League leaders St Helens were a "little bit flat" in their comeback win against Harlequins.

Wakefield coach John Kear has told his players to forget about the play-offs and concentrate on playing some good rugby.

Wakefield coach John Kear says he is keen to pair Paul Sculthorpe with younger brother Danny at Belle Vue.

Salford City Reds have captured a third NRL player this month after signing Gold Coast Titans back-row forward Luke Swain.

Harlequins full-back Mark McLinden is set to leave the club at the end of the season and return to his native Australia.

St Helens have confirmed Paul Sculthorpe is to leave at the end of the season as they would not be offering him a new deal.

Castleford Tigers coach Terry Matterson is excited at the signing of Dean Widders who will join the club next season.

Bottom club Castleford did their Super League survival hopes the power of good after coming from behind to defeat Wakefield 48-22.

Sean Long's last-minute drop-goal handed St Helens their 18th consecutive victory with a hard-fought 17-16 win against Warrington.

Leeds Rhinos could be without winger Scott Donald for a month after he picked up a painful rib injury in the win over Bradford.

St Helens coach Daniel Anderson has admitted Warrington will provide a great test of his side's Super League credentials.

Sonny Bill Williams has defended his decision to switch codes by quitting NRL side Canterbury Bulldogs for rugby union outfit Toulon.

Assistant coach and current caretaker boss Paul Anderson has been handed a new two-year contract with Huddersfield Giants.

Leeds have been dealt a derby blow with the news forward Ali Lauitiiti will be suspended for the game with Bradford.

Salford have denied suggestions that they are set to make a move for Hull KR loose forward Paul Cooke.

St Helens opened up a two-pont lead at the top of Super League after demolishing Wakefield 42-10 at Belle Vue Stadium.

Hull KR coach Justin Morgan has warned stand-off Paul Cooke he must completely change his lifestyle in order to remain at the club.

Wigan thrashed Hull FC 66-6 at the JJB Stadium on Friday to bring to an end a run of three successive Super League defeats.

Castleford Tigers have completed the signing of New Zealand half-back Rangi Chase who signs a two-year contract at the Jungle.