Maurice Lindsay: Ex-RFL chief executive and Wigan Warriors chairman dies, aged 81
Former RFL chief executive Maurice Lindsay, who also masterminded Wigan's 1980s revival as chairman, dies aged 81.
Women’s Super League: St Helens and York big winners in opening round
St Helens thump Wigan to kick off their Women's Super League title defence, while York are big winners over Huddersfield.
Wheelchair Challenge Cup: Holders Leeds Rhinos to face Catalans Dragons in final
Holders Leeds will play Catalans Dragons in the Wheelchair Challenge Cup final at Hull's Allam Arena on 25 June.
Trent Barrett quits Bulldogs after coach’s poor NRL record continues
- Barrett leaves Belmore having won just five of 34 matches
- Quits before emergency board meeting on Monday
Trent Barrett has quit as Canterbury coach after the Bulldogs’ poor start to the season which has them bottom of the NRL ladder. A 16-6 loss to Newcastle on Friday night at Suncorp Stadium in the Magic Round opener proved the final straw for Bulldogs officials, who spent the weekend discussing Barrett’s future.
Barrett took the decision out of the board’s hands, stepping down from the role effective immediately on Monday morning. A three paragraph statement from the Bulldogs confirmed the news but gave no indication of the club’s future plans.
Continue reading...Super League: Castleford Tigers 32-0 Hull KR – Six-try Cas dismantle scoreless Rovers
Castleford Tigers turn on the style to demolish Hull KR and extend the Robins' miserable run of form in Super League.
Super League: Salford Red Devils 23-8 Leeds Rhinos – Rohan Smith loses first game in charge
Salford put together a comfortable win to consign newly appointed Leeds boss Rohan Smith to defeat in his first game in charge.
Super League: Toulouse 20-14 Wakefield Trinity – Olly Ashall-Bott double earns French side second win
Toulouse boost their survival hopes as they edge out Wakefield in a nip-and-tuck basement battle at Stade Ernest Wallon.
Sam Tomkins leads Catalans Dragons to thumping win over Warrington
- Catalans 40-8 Warrington
- Sam Tomkins converts eight goal-kicks on return from injury
Catalans Dragons inflicted Warrington’s seventh defeat of the season with a second-half peppering in Perpignan.
Sam Tomkins returned early from his broken leg to torment the Wolves with a dynamic display from full-back, including eight crucial goal-kicks which were decisive in what had been an edgy contest until three very late tries.
Continue reading...Super League: Catalans Dragons 40-8 Warrington Wolves – Les Dracs beat Wire to keep pace with leaders St Helens
Catalans wear down Warrington in Perpignan to move within two points of Super League leaders St Helens.
Matt Parcell: Hull Kingston Rovers hooker signs deal to stay with Super League club
Hull Kingston Rovers hooker Matt Parcell signs a new two-year contract with the Super League club.
Super League: St Helens 24-10 Hull FC – Saints extend lead at top of table
St Helens respond to defeat in the Challenge Cup semi-final by beating Hull FC to extend their advantage at the top of Super League.
Women’s Super League: Barrow Raiders head coach Amanda Wilkinson cannot wait for ‘special’ matchday
Head coach Amanda Wilkinson will lead Barrow Raiders in their debut Women's Super League season.
Super League: Huddersfield Giants 32-22 Wigan Warriors
Louis Senior scores a hat-trick as Huddersfield Giants beat Wigan Warriors in a dress rehearsal for the Challenge Cup final.
Jordan Abdull: Hull KR half-back to miss rest of the season with quad injury
Hull KR half-back Jordan Abdull to miss the rest of the season as he undergoes surgery to repair a torn quad muscle.
Tyler Dupree: Salford Red Devils sign Widnes prop as Josh Johnson moves in opposite direction
Salford sign prop Tyler Dupree from Championship side Widnes in a swap deal that sees Josh Johnson move in the opposite direction.