Rugby League news

Tony Smith has welcomed long-serving stand-off Lee Briers' decision to commit to Warrington until the end of the 2010 season.

Jamie Thackray has launched an astonishing attack on Leeds coach Brian McClennan over the way he was binned off at Headingley.

St Helens stuffed basement club Celtic Crusaders 30-0 on Friday to tighten their grip on Super League top spot.

Centre Matt Gidley has boosted St Helens by agreeing to sign a new one-year contract to keep him at Knowsley Road until 2010.

Salford coach Shaun McRae is keen for Richie Myler to make a decision about his future as he feels it is affecting his game.

Castleford have secured the services of coach Terry Matterson until the end of the 2011 season after he signed a new two-year contract.

Salford's emerging England star Richie Myler has promised his game will not be distracted by speculation about a future move.

England Rugby League coach Tony Smith admits he couldn't have asked for more after his side demolished France 66-12 on Saturday night.

Andy Lynch has signed a new three-year contract to stay with Bradford Bulls until the end of the 2012 season.

Uncapped Leeds winger Ryan Hall, Wigan half-back Sam Tomkins and Huddersfield hooker Scott Moore have been named in the England squad.

Long-serving St Helens scrum-half Sean Long has described his move to Hull from the start of the 2010 season as "absolutely fabulous".

Keith Senior marked his 300th club appearance for Leeds Rhinos with two tries to earn the champions a 46-10 win over Hull.

Jamahl Lolesi has signed a new two-year contract with Huddersfield which will keep him at the Galpharm Stadium until late 2011.

Sean Long is set to end his 12-year stint at St Helens at the end of the season after being told he can speak to other clubs.

Scrum-half Danny Brough and prop Danny Sculthorpe have been suspended by Wakefield for an unspecified breach of club discipline.