Rugby League: October 2009 Archives

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".

England coach Tony Smith says he was always confident that his side would overcome France in their Four Nations opener on Friday.

Wigan have been boosted by the news centre George Carmont has signed a new one-year contract with an option of a further 12 months.

Hull winger Tom Briscoe, who was only called into the squad this week, will start England's Four Nations opener against France.

Jamie Peacock has predicted the glum English weather may work in England's favour when the Gillette Four Nations gets underway.

Former half-back Andrew Johns will return to Warrington Wolves in January to assist with their pre-season training programme.

New coach Brian Noble has revealed that he could try and snap up some rugby union players to bolster his Celtic Crusaders squad.

Celtic Crusaders have confirmed the worst-kept secret in rugby league by appointing Brian Noble as their new coach.

England coach Tony Smith has named Warrington centre Chris Bridge in his 24-man squad for this autumn's Four Nations series.

Lee Smith said it was "unreal" to score two tries and win the Grand Final with Leeds before switching codes to rugby union.

Leeds Rhinos and St Helens will both be almost at full strength for their Super League Grand Final clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Adrian Morley, Ben Harrison and Chris Bridge have all signed two-year contract extensions with Warrington Wolves.

Melbourne Storm assistant Michael Maguire has been named as the new coach of Wigan Warriors, penning a three-year deal.

St Helens coach Mick Potter says he does not intend to deny Kieron Cunningham a place in the Super League Grand Final on Saturday.

Huddersfield full-back and captain Brett Hodgson said he was "over the moon" to be crowned Super League Man of Steel on Monday.

Sean Long is to be interviewed by the Rugby Football League over his latest allegations of illegal betting in the sport.

Melbourne Storm assistant Michael Maguire has emerged as the favourite to succeed Brian Noble at Super League side Wigan.

St Helens defeated Wigan 14-10 in their Super League play-off semi-final to set up a third successive Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos.

Brian Noble has confirmed that he has stepped down as Wigan coach following their 14-10 Super League play-off defeat at St Helens.

Leeds Rhinos had to battle for their 27-20 win against Catalans Dragons which secured them a place in the Super League Grand Final.

Hull KR's Stanley Gene has decided against joining their backroom staff to sign a one-year deal with Halifax.