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Saints versus Wigan called off

27 December 2009 - 1:17pm — admin

St Helens claim they had no alternative but to call off Sunday's friendly against Wigan Warriors on safety grounds.

The traditional pre-season game at Knowsley Road was called off on Sunday morning due to concerns surrounding the condition of the approaches to the stadium following the recent cold weather.

"Even though there has been a significant thaw, the roads leading to the ground and pathways are still covered in ice and therefore aren't safe," explained Saints safety officer Bob Singleton.

"The car park is particularly hazardous and therefore we had no option than to call it off.

"We

Burrow ready for new season

26 December 2009 - 2:48pm — admin

Leeds Rhinos star Rob Burrow is determined to make up for the disappointment of missing out on England's Four Nations campaign at the end of last season.

The 27-year-old half-back was overlooked by coach Tony Smith, who instead favoured Richie Myler and Kyle Eastmond.

However, Burrow is ready and raring to go with a new Super League season a matter of weeks away.

He told The Sun: "Sometimes you have to go backwards before you go forwards.

"It was disappointing, but you have to get over it and quickly.

Hull confirm Raynor exit

26 December 2009 - 2:28pm — admin

Hull FC have confirmed that winger Gareth Raynor has left the club by mutual consent, despite having another year left on his contract at the KC Stadium.

The 32-year-old had been with the club since 2001, having previously had spells with Leeds Rhinos and rugby union outfit Leeds Tykes.

In the last year he has been troubled by foot problems, with a number of off-field issues also hindering his progress.

Chief Executive James Rule told the club's official website: "Gareth has had a long and distinguished career with the club.

"On behalf of the directors, backroom staff, coaches and supporte

Strong Saints prepare for Wigan

23 December 2009 - 1:22pm — admin

Head coach Mick Potter is expecting a strong showing from St Helens on Boxing Day after naming an experienced squad for their traditional pre-season friendly against Wigan Warriors.

First-team stars Ade Gardner, Kyle Eastmond, Scott Moore and Nick Fozzard have all been included in the squad for the Knowsley Road encounter.

Meanwhile, Potter has admitted he has half an eye on the future after also including the likes of promising youngsters Jamie Foster, Chris Dean, Jonny Lomax, Gary Wheeler and Paul Clough.

"The team that will face Wigan certainly has one eye to the future," he explained.

Bulls name strong friendly side

23 December 2009 - 1:20pm — admin

Bradford Bulls have named three new recruits in their side for the Boxing Day clash with Castleford Tigers at the Jungle.

Australian duo Brett Kearney, Heath L'Estrange and Glenn Hall have all been named in the starting line-up by head coach Steve McNamara.

There is also a place in the starting 13 for Stuart Reardon following the former Great Britain international's return to Odsal on a free transfer from Warrington Wolves.

McNamara will also use the game to blood some of the youngsters who progressed through the academy ranks last season.

Danny Addy, Jason Crookes, Elliott Whitehead and J

Brown expects Giants rise

22 December 2009 - 11:04am — admin

Huddersfield Giants head coach Nathan Brown is confident that his side can improve on an impressive campaign last season and finish higher than third in the Super League.

Brown led the Giants to a superb campaign last time around, with the fine league finish backed up by the club reaching the Challenge Cup Final.

Since then Brown has drafted in the likes of St Helens second rower Lee Gilmour, New Zealand international David Fa'alogo and Wakefield duo Brad Drew and Scott Grix.

He told the Huddersfield Examiner: "We are definitely advanced on where we were at this stage last year.

"We've got

Rhinos name strongest squad

22 December 2009 - 8:36am — admin

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos have named a strong squad for their Boxing Day friendly against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.

Scott Donald, Brent Webb, Rob Burrow, Kylie Leuluai, Luke Burgess, Carl Ablett and Ryan Bailey have all been included in the squad after recovering from close-season injuries.

Bailey must pass a fitness test after picking up a back problem but head coach Brian McClennan has named his strongest possible squad.

New signings Michael Coady and Kyle Amor are likely to make appearances, but the game will come too soon for Jamie Jones-Buchanan, Matt Diskin and Danny Buder

Brown tips Giants to improve

21 December 2009 - 3:51pm — admin

Head coach Nathan Brown believes an improved Huddersfield Giants squad can better last season's third-placed finish in the Super League.

The West Yorkshire club only finished behind traditional powerhouses Leeds Rhinos and St Helens in the league last season and also reached the Final of the Challenge Cup.

But despite the relative success of the last campaign, Australian coach Brown believes an improvement could be on the cards.

"We're definitely advanced on where we were at this stage last year," said Brown, who has added players of the calibre of Lee Gilmour from Saints and New Zealand in

Crusaders snap up new duo

21 December 2009 - 12:15pm — admin

Crusaders have confirmed the capture of two overseas signings ahead of the new Super League season.

Australian duo Nick Youngquest and Frank Winterstein have joined from Gateshead Thunder and Wakefield Trinity Wildcats respectively.

Youngquest, 23, is a full-back while 26-year-old Winterstein has played in the second row for Wakefield.

"They're adapting well to life within the Crusaders 2010 system," said a club spokesman.

Platt eyes number one jersey

19 December 2009 - 4:29pm — admin

Full-back Michael Platt has set his sights on reclaiming the number one jersey at Bradford Bulls during the forthcoming Super League season.

The 25-year-old former Salford City Reds, Rochdale Hornets and Castleford Tigers star saw team-mate Dave Halley emerge as the first-choice full-back at Odsal last season but is determined to stake his own claim when the new campaign kicks off in the spring.

"They say ignore the numbers but they do matter," said Platt.

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