Rugby League: November 2008 Archives

Ryan McGoldrick has dismissed mounting claims that he will leave Castleford and join Super League rivals Wigan.

Celtic Crusaders have announced nine new signings ahead of their debut Super League campaign, including St Helens' Matty Smith.

Ricky Stuart will be asked to explain claims he verbally abused World Cup final ref Ashley Klein and referee's boss Stuart Cummings.

New Zealand came from 10 points behind to claim their first ever Rugby League World Cup 34-20 in a thrilling final in Brisbane.

Australia's World Cup final plans have been hit by the news that a calf injury has ruled Steve Price out of the clash with New Zealand.

The Tri-Nations tournament contested by England, Australia and New Zealand will be extended to include another side from next season.

Australia and New Zealand have both named unchanged line-ups for Saturday's World Cup final in Brisbane.

Rugby Football League chief Richard Lewis insists Tony Smith will remain as England coach despite their dismal World Cup performance.

England's disappointing World Cup campaign has ended at the semi-final stage following a 32-22 defeat against New Zealand in Brisbane.

Coach Tony Smith wants his England side to show what they are really capable of in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Ade Gardner and Danny McGuire have been left out of England's 19-man squad for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Tony Smith has lost his plea to have a northern hemisphere referee in charge of England's World Cup semi-final with New Zealand.

England coach Tony Smith is unhappy with the standard of refereeing from the Australian whistle-blowers at the World Cup.

New Zealand fought back from a 24-8 deficit to beat England 36-24 in their final World Cup Group A encounter in Newcastle.

Leigh's former Wigan and Wales prop Gareth Price has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance.

There is nothing riding on Saturday's game other than pride when England tackle New Zealand in the World Cup.

England have been rocked by the news Maurie Fa'asavalu has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup because of a hand injury.

Man of Steel James Graham and James Roby will be rested when England face New Zealand in Saturday's final World Cup pool match.

England coach Tony Smith will not take drastic selection measures following the 52-4 World Cup hammering at the hands of Australia.

Australia condemned England to their worst ever World Cup defeat with a comprehensive 52-4 success in Melbourne.

St Helens winger Ade Gardner believes the England players will relish the tag of underdogs for Sunday's game against Australia.

Ryan McGoldrick has dismissed mounting claims that he will leave Castleford and join Super League rivals Wigan.

Celtic Crusaders have announced nine new signings ahead of their debut Super League campaign, including St Helens' Matty Smith.

Ricky Stuart will be asked to explain claims he verbally abused World Cup final ref Ashley Klein and referee's boss Stuart Cummings.

New Zealand came from 10 points behind to claim their first ever Rugby League World Cup 34-20 in a thrilling final in Brisbane.

Australia's World Cup final plans have been hit by the news that a calf injury has ruled Steve Price out of the clash with New Zealand.

The Tri-Nations tournament contested by England, Australia and New Zealand will be extended to include another side from next season.

Australia and New Zealand have both named unchanged line-ups for Saturday's World Cup final in Brisbane.

Rugby Football League chief Richard Lewis insists Tony Smith will remain as England coach despite their dismal World Cup performance.

England's disappointing World Cup campaign has ended at the semi-final stage following a 32-22 defeat against New Zealand in Brisbane.

Coach Tony Smith wants his England side to show what they are really capable of in Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Ade Gardner and Danny McGuire have been left out of England's 19-man squad for the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Tony Smith has lost his plea to have a northern hemisphere referee in charge of England's World Cup semi-final with New Zealand.

England coach Tony Smith is unhappy with the standard of refereeing from the Australian whistle-blowers at the World Cup.

New Zealand fought back from a 24-8 deficit to beat England 36-24 in their final World Cup Group A encounter in Newcastle.

Leigh's former Wigan and Wales prop Gareth Price has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive for a banned substance.

There is nothing riding on Saturday's game other than pride when England tackle New Zealand in the World Cup.

England have been rocked by the news Maurie Fa'asavalu has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup because of a hand injury.

Man of Steel James Graham and James Roby will be rested when England face New Zealand in Saturday's final World Cup pool match.

England coach Tony Smith will not take drastic selection measures following the 52-4 World Cup hammering at the hands of Australia.

Australia condemned England to their worst ever World Cup defeat with a comprehensive 52-4 success in Melbourne.

St Helens winger Ade Gardner believes the England players will relish the tag of underdogs for Sunday's game against Australia.