Rugby League: October 2008 Archives

Tony Smith is expecting a bruising encounter against Australia but is confident his players will stay within the laws of the game.

Australia coach Ricky Stuart has warned his side to expect a physical affair when they face England at the Telstra Stadium on Sunday.

Tony Smith has made one change from the side that beat Papua New Guinea, with Mark Calderwood replacing the injured Lee Smith.

Australia utility man Kurt Gidley will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury at the weekend.

Tony Smith has warned his England players they must improve hugely ahead of the Australia clash after scraping past Papua New Guinea.

England were given a real fright but managed to overcome a half-time deficit to beat Papua New Guinea 32-22 in their World Cup opener.

England are long odds-on favourites for the World Cup opener on Saturday morning against Papua New Guinea in Townsville.

Leeds back Lee Smith has been picked in England's starting line-up for their opening World Cup clash with Papua New Guinea.

Captain Nathan Cayless, Lance Hohaia and Manu Vatuvei have all been declared fit by New Zealand to take on Australia on Sunday.

New Zealand will be without centre Sia Soliola for the World Cup after he was ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

Skipper Jamie Peacock says confidence is high in the England camp and they can win the World Cup in Australia.

Wakefield Wildcats coach John Kear says the club are planning a "lasting tribute" to Adam Watene who died suddenly on Monday.

Karmichael Hunt and Darius Boyd have been called-up into Australia's World Cup squad after a number of injuries.

Adrian Morley is convinced England can punish World Cup hosts and favourites Australia for their "arrogance".

New Zealand prop Ruben Wiki has confirmed his retirement from the game, ending speculation about a move to Super League.

England get their last hit out before departing for the World Cup when they take on Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, tonight.

Harlequins forward Rob Purdham is in England's 24-man squad for the World Cup in Australia, but Wigan prop Stuart Fielden is omitted.

Leeds Rhinos became only the second team to retain the Super League title after a 24-16 victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is happy that St Helens have been made firm favourites to win Saturday's Super League Grand Final.

Full-back Brent Webb has been ruled out of the Leeds Rhinos squad for Saturday's Grand Final due to a back injury.

The RFL have cleared Rhinos winger Lee Smith to play in the Grand Final against a Saints side buoyed by Keiron Cunningham's new deal.

James Graham beat off competition from Leon Pryce and Jamie Peacock to be named the 2008 Super League Man of Steel.

Tony Smith is expecting a bruising encounter against Australia but is confident his players will stay within the laws of the game.

Australia coach Ricky Stuart has warned his side to expect a physical affair when they face England at the Telstra Stadium on Sunday.

Tony Smith has made one change from the side that beat Papua New Guinea, with Mark Calderwood replacing the injured Lee Smith.

Australia utility man Kurt Gidley will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a knee injury at the weekend.

Tony Smith has warned his England players they must improve hugely ahead of the Australia clash after scraping past Papua New Guinea.

England were given a real fright but managed to overcome a half-time deficit to beat Papua New Guinea 32-22 in their World Cup opener.

England are long odds-on favourites for the World Cup opener on Saturday morning against Papua New Guinea in Townsville.

Leeds back Lee Smith has been picked in England's starting line-up for their opening World Cup clash with Papua New Guinea.

Captain Nathan Cayless, Lance Hohaia and Manu Vatuvei have all been declared fit by New Zealand to take on Australia on Sunday.

New Zealand will be without centre Sia Soliola for the World Cup after he was ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury.

Skipper Jamie Peacock says confidence is high in the England camp and they can win the World Cup in Australia.

Wakefield Wildcats coach John Kear says the club are planning a "lasting tribute" to Adam Watene who died suddenly on Monday.

Karmichael Hunt and Darius Boyd have been called-up into Australia's World Cup squad after a number of injuries.

Adrian Morley is convinced England can punish World Cup hosts and favourites Australia for their "arrogance".

New Zealand prop Ruben Wiki has confirmed his retirement from the game, ending speculation about a move to Super League.

England get their last hit out before departing for the World Cup when they take on Wales at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster, tonight.

Harlequins forward Rob Purdham is in England's 24-man squad for the World Cup in Australia, but Wigan prop Stuart Fielden is omitted.

Leeds Rhinos became only the second team to retain the Super League title after a 24-16 victory over St Helens at Old Trafford.

Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield is happy that St Helens have been made firm favourites to win Saturday's Super League Grand Final.

Full-back Brent Webb has been ruled out of the Leeds Rhinos squad for Saturday's Grand Final due to a back injury.

The RFL have cleared Rhinos winger Lee Smith to play in the Grand Final against a Saints side buoyed by Keiron Cunningham's new deal.

James Graham beat off competition from Leon Pryce and Jamie Peacock to be named the 2008 Super League Man of Steel.