Rugby League

Hock out for season after grabbing the referee

Wigan will be without Gareth Hock for the rest of the regular season after he was banned for five matches last night for manhandling referee Ian Smith. The Great Britain forward grabbed Smith's arm and was sent off when he had a try disallowed against Huddersfield last Friday.

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Wakefield 24 Hull 32: Tickle delights Hull with Wembley spot

Monday, 28 July 2008

Richard Agar booked a trip to Wembley after just 10 matches in charge of Hull as John Kear's Cup magic finally ran out. Kear, already the architect of unlikely Cup Final triumphs by Sheffield and the Hull side of three years ago, saw the current crop take an 18-point lead in the first 10 minutes of this frantic semi-final.

Leeds 16 St Helens 26: World-class Graham inspires Saints

Monday, 28 July 2008

At the end of a week that brought little but bad news for England's strength in the World Cup, James Graham was more than ever a breath of fresh air as St Helens' Scouse prop proved their standout performer in this Challenge Cup semi-final display on Saturday.

Leeds 12 St Helens 26: Golden Graham raises Saints as Rhinos' charge falls short

Sunday, 27 July 2008

Saints remain on course for a third Challenge Cup in a row after fighting off a comeback by opponents who matched them for courage and commitment in an epic semi-final but not quite for sheer class.

Leeds 12 St Helens 26: Golden Graham raises Saints as Rhinos' charge falls short

Sunday, 27 July 2008

Saints remain on course for a third Challenge Cup in a row after fighting off a comeback by opponents who matched them for courage and commitment in an epic semi-final but not quite for sheer class.

Red tape and rejection fail to halt Thackray's progress

Saturday, 26 July 2008

From scrapheap to a Rugby League Challenge Cup semi-final, a remarkable season for Hull's influential prop has turned full circle, writes Dave Hadfield

Wigan 4 Huddersfield 34: Wigan booed off after Giants rout

Saturday, 26 July 2008

Wigan were jeered off by their own supporters after reserving their worst performance of the season for a Huddersfield side who belied their lowly Super League position by completely outplaying them.

Saints' terrific trio threaten Leeds

Saturday, 26 July 2008

Those who believe that Challenge Cup draws are regularly fixed – and a surprising number of people do believe that fairy tale – have some difficulty in explaining how Leeds and St Helens came out of the velvet bag together for today's semi-final.

New deal for King crowns Hull semi-final challenge

Friday, 25 July 2008

Hull have re-signed their Great Britain forward Paul King for another two years. Although he will miss Sunday's Carnegie Challenge Cup semi-final against Wakefield due to the foot injury that has kept him out since March, the club have underlined his long-term importance to their pack by offering him the new contract.

Burgess injury a body blow for Bradford and England

Thursday, 24 July 2008

England's World Cup hopes have been dealt a heavy blow by the loss of Sam Burgess, who will not play again this year following shoulder surgery.

Celtic delight as Super League comes to Wales

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

Super League will come to south Wales for the first time and return to the rather more familiar surroundings of Salford under the new blueprint for the competition.

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