Rugby League: September 2008 Archives

Leeds coach Brian McClennan says he always felt his side would beat Wigan and advance to the Grand Final.

Scott Donald has warned his Leeds team-mates second row forward Gareth Hock must be stopped when they lock horns with Wigan tonight.

Back row forward Simon Finnigan has agreed to join Huddersfield Giants from West Yorkshire rivals Bradford Bulls.

Wigan Warriors will take on Leeds Rhinos for a place in the Grand Final after overcoming Catalan Dragons 26-50.

Catalan Dragons full-back Chris Greenshields says that confidence is high at the club ahead of their play-off clash with Wigan Warriors

St Helens booked their place in the Grand Final with a convincing 38-10 victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Knowsley Road.

Trent Barrett wants o extend his stay in English Rugby League by at least another week as Wigan prepare to tackle the Catalans Dragons.

St Helens prop forward Nick Fozzard has signed a two-year deal with Super League rivals Hull KR for next season.

Jason Cayless and Leon Pryce will return for St Helens in Friday's Super League play-off showdown against Leeds.

Bradford Bulls have beaten off competition from rival Super League clubs to sign winger Rikki Sheriffe from Harlequins.

Terry Newton and Jon Clarke are the latest players to pull out of England's World Cup train-on squad.

Justin Murphy is set to be given a new 12-month deal by Catalans Dragons after his four tries helped them see off Warrington.

Wigan dumped Bradford out of the Super League play-offs for a second consecutive season after 30-14 victory in Widnes on Friday.

This weekend sees the first two games of the playoffs, with Bradford's chances given a boost after Glenn Morrison declared himself fit.

Hull KR have signed Ryan Esders on a one-year deal from National League Two club York.

Castleford's bid to sign New Zealand Test player Sione Faumuina's may have to put on hold after he was arrested.

Hull FC have signed Wigan Warriors winger Mark Calderwood, whose contract was not renewed at the JJB Stadium.

Bradford coach Steve McNamara says Michael Platt is not guaranteed a start on Saturday, despite welcoming him back from suspension.

Warrington will be without forward Rob Parker for Saturday's elimination play-off clash against Catalans Dragons through suspension.

James Evans has signed for basement club Castleford Tigers on a one-year contract, coach Terry Matterson has confirmed.

Hooker Ryan Hudson has rejoined Castleford Tigers from Huddersfield Giants on a four-year deal.

Wigan welcome back leading points scorer Pat Richards as they as look to deprive Saints of the League Leaders Shield.

Prop Scott Wheeldon has become the latest addition to an ever-growing list of players leaving Hull FC for city rivals Hull KR.

Leeds coach Brian McClennan says he always felt his side would beat Wigan and advance to the Grand Final.

Scott Donald has warned his Leeds team-mates second row forward Gareth Hock must be stopped when they lock horns with Wigan tonight.

Back row forward Simon Finnigan has agreed to join Huddersfield Giants from West Yorkshire rivals Bradford Bulls.

Wigan Warriors will take on Leeds Rhinos for a place in the Grand Final after overcoming Catalan Dragons 26-50.

Catalan Dragons full-back Chris Greenshields says that confidence is high at the club ahead of their play-off clash with Wigan Warriors

St Helens booked their place in the Grand Final with a convincing 38-10 victory over the Leeds Rhinos at Knowsley Road.

Trent Barrett wants o extend his stay in English Rugby League by at least another week as Wigan prepare to tackle the Catalans Dragons.

St Helens prop forward Nick Fozzard has signed a two-year deal with Super League rivals Hull KR for next season.

Jason Cayless and Leon Pryce will return for St Helens in Friday's Super League play-off showdown against Leeds.

Bradford Bulls have beaten off competition from rival Super League clubs to sign winger Rikki Sheriffe from Harlequins.

Terry Newton and Jon Clarke are the latest players to pull out of England's World Cup train-on squad.

Justin Murphy is set to be given a new 12-month deal by Catalans Dragons after his four tries helped them see off Warrington.

Wigan dumped Bradford out of the Super League play-offs for a second consecutive season after 30-14 victory in Widnes on Friday.

This weekend sees the first two games of the playoffs, with Bradford's chances given a boost after Glenn Morrison declared himself fit.

Hull KR have signed Ryan Esders on a one-year deal from National League Two club York.

Castleford's bid to sign New Zealand Test player Sione Faumuina's may have to put on hold after he was arrested.

Hull FC have signed Wigan Warriors winger Mark Calderwood, whose contract was not renewed at the JJB Stadium.

Bradford coach Steve McNamara says Michael Platt is not guaranteed a start on Saturday, despite welcoming him back from suspension.

Warrington will be without forward Rob Parker for Saturday's elimination play-off clash against Catalans Dragons through suspension.

James Evans has signed for basement club Castleford Tigers on a one-year contract, coach Terry Matterson has confirmed.

Hooker Ryan Hudson has rejoined Castleford Tigers from Huddersfield Giants on a four-year deal.

Wigan welcome back leading points scorer Pat Richards as they as look to deprive Saints of the League Leaders Shield.

Prop Scott Wheeldon has become the latest addition to an ever-growing list of players leaving Hull FC for city rivals Hull KR.