Rugby League news

Mario Fenech has said he expects new South Sydney signing Sam Burgess to become a future star of the NRL.

Sean Long grabbed a try on his Hull FC debut as they secured a shock 32-12 win against his former club St Helens at Knowsley Road.

Castleford coach Terry Matterson was a very happy man after his side beat Leeds 24-10 in their season-opening Super League match.

Harlequins' Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook and Wakefield's Richard Moore have both received one-match bans for fighting on Sunday.

Hull have confirmed that former Great Britain winger Gareth Raynor has left the club by mutual consent.

John Kear is convinced Wakefield Wildcats can make make giant Super League strides at their new 12,000-seater stadium.

Crusaders have snapped up two Australians as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of Super League XV next year.

Catalans Dragons have completed the signing of Chris Walker from the Gold Coast Titans on a two-year contract.

Bradford Bulls have announced they have given contracts to twins George and Tom Burgess for next season.

Paul Deacon has realised a childhood dream by leaving Bradford Bulls to join his home town club Wigan on a three-year contract.

Manly captain Matt Orford has agreed to join Super League side Bradford Bulls on a lucrative three-year deal.

Tony Smith has resigned as England coach - a day after his side's 46-16 Gillette Four Nations final defeat by Australia.

Coach Tony Smith blamed England's early mistakes for their 26-16 defeat to Australia in rugby league's Four Nations tournament.

Back rower Nathan Hindmarsh has been called up by Australia for their crucial Four Nations showdown against England in Wigan.

Australia hooker Cameron Smith has described Saturday's Gillette Four Nations showdown against England as "huge".