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Disillusioned Gleeson wants union switch after drug ban

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Martin Gleeson is looking to switch codes on his return from an 18-month drug ban later this year.

Hull rivals top Magic bill at the Etihad

Fri, 25 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Hull KR coach, Craig Sandercock, is hoping his side's club-record Super League win over Castleford can inspire them to a derby-day success in Manchester this evening. The Robins ran in 12 tries in a 70-12 blitz of the Tigers last weekend, setting themselves up for a Magic Weekend encounter with Hull at the Etihad Stadium.

Rugby league's great drugs cover-up

Thu, 24 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Shortly after 8.30am on a May morning last year a courier delivered a package to King's College in London. The university's laboratory is where Britain's sporting drug tests are analysed and sample 1092035, taken at a Super League match between Salford and Hull FC four days earlier, began to be processed in the usual manner.

Lomax helps Saints usher in the new era with victory over Leeds

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Saints edged further ahead of the Rhinos in the middle reaches of Super League, where, on this impressive showing by both sides last night, they have no business being.

Lomax helps Saints usher in the new era

Mon, 21 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Saints edged further ahead of the Rhinos in the middle reaches of Super League, where, on this impressive showing by both sides last night, they have no business being.

Round-up: Wigan win but Wolves are at door

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Warrington and the Catalan Dragons kept up the pressure at the top of Super League yesterday, although neither had their own way for much of their matches against lowly opposition.

Teatime slot bites the dust as League joins the Monday Night Football club

Sun, 20 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Premier League has it. American football has it. In Australia, both rugby league and Rules have it. It is Monday Night Football and, in a new departure for Sky and the game in this country, from tonight, Super League will have it.

Charnley shows scoring touch to put Wigan clear at the summit

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Wigan's victory last night put two clear points between them and their closest rivals at the top of the Super League table. Only points scored difference separated the two sides at kick-off and at 12-all early in the second half, this looked like being just as close.

Powell happy to face mid-season inquest into Broncos' poor show

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Under-pressure London Broncos coach Rob Powell remains undaunted by the club's decision to hold a mid-season review into his under-performing team.

Round-Up: Warrington show their cup pedigree with French win

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Warrington, Challenge Cup winners in 2009 and 2010, are within one match of a return to Wembley after a 32-22 victory over the Catalan Dragons in Perpignan.

Giants cut loose to storm into last four

Sun, 13 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Giants took the last place in the Challenge Cup semi-finals, quickly overcoming the Broncos' early resistance to pile on the points. Three players led the way with two tries apiece, with Luke Robinson also setting up a pair, and Huddersfield were simply too strong in too many departments for London's leaky defence.

Wane keen to keep Finch after victory in cup derby

Sat, 12 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Wigan coach, Shaun Wane, outlined his determination to hang on to the half-back Brett Finch after the Australian put in a man-of-the-match display in this Challenge Cup quarter-final.

Ruthless Rhinos crush Leigh's dream of cup repeat

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Leeds ensured that there would be no re-run of the great Challenge Cup upset of 41 years ago, with a composed performance to take them into this season's semi-finals.

Wane hopes Saints will wilt under pressure in cup derby

Fri, 11 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The Wigan coach, Shaun Wane, said that St Helens will go into today's Challenge Cup quarter-final at the DW Stadium "underdone".

Leigh v Leeds: Greatest Cup upset was child's play

Thu, 10 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

More than four decades on, Wembley's biggest upset still has the power to raise hackles, raise a laugh or prompt a knowing wink. In 1971, Leigh beat Leeds in what still stands – despite Sheffield's win over Wigan in 1998 – as the most memorable shock in Challenge Cup history.

Nick Youngquest's hat-trick adds gloss to brighten Tigers' day

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

A hat-trick in 15 second-half minutes by Nick Youngquest put a gloss on what had been a drab contest between two poor sides. Castleford were merely the least bad until the Australian winger struck, showing the crisp finishing that had eluded them earlier in the game.

Youngquest's hat-trick adds gloss to brighten Tigers' day

Mon, 07 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Round-up: New home, same result for wasteful Broncos

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

A change of scene could not bring a change of fortune for the struggling London Broncos. Playing across the city at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road while the Stoop is undergoing pitch repairs, the Broncos led 16-0 before collapsing to lose 29-22 to Bradford.

Brave Salford find Warrington too hot with Currie

Sun, 06 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Warrington went back into the top three in the Super League table but were pushed all the way by an enterprising Salford. Despite looking like a team still searching for rhythm, the Wolves seemed home and dry when they led by 14 points with seven minutes to play, but two late Salford tries ensured a nervy finish.

Briscoe gives Hull edge at last

Sat, 05 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Two scintillating tries by England winger Tom Briscoe helped Hull to a first win against Leeds in five years. Hull ended an 11-game losing streak against the reigning champions going back to 2007 and also halted the Rhinos' run of impressive results.

Wigan resist fightback to reach summit

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Josh Charnley got three tries as Wigan moved to the top of the Super League table last night with a 36-22 win over Hull KR at the JJB Stadium but had to withstand a late rally from the visitors when the game seemed to be in the bag.

Rhinos aim to extend winning run

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Leeds Rhinos go in search of a 12th consecutive win over Hull FC when the two teams go head-to-head at the KC Stadium tonight. The Rhinos have recently returned to form with four successive wins in all competitions, while the Black and Whites have lost two in a row in Super League action.

Alker confesses to taking drugs

Thu, 03 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

The former Salford captain Malcolm Alker faces an investigation by UK Anti-Doping after claiming he took drugs while still playing in Super League.

Broncos take to the road

Wed, 02 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

London Broncos are to test the water away from their Twickenham base in effort to boost worrying attendances.

Wigan handed toughest draw

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:00:01 GMT

Holders Wigan will be at home to their arch-rivals St Helens in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.