Rugby League
Widdop passes his first Test at a canter
England 60 France 6: England won their only international before the autumn's Four Nations in the southern hemisphere as comfortably as had been expected, with Sam Tomkins scoring a record-equalling four tries. He did the damage in the first half, with three of his tries coming in seven minutes shortly before the break.
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McNamara expects Australian exiles to inspire convincing start
Saturday, 12 June 2010
Despite the absurd timing and the opposition's relative weakness, Steve McNamara's first match in charge is an important marker-post for the England team.
McNamara puts faith in Widdop
Friday, 11 June 2010
Steve McNamara has named three debutants in England's team to play France tomorrow.
Tryline - The Rugby League podcast
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The latest edition of The Independent's Rugby League show
Huddersfield star Brown relishing England chance
Thursday, 10 June 2010
Late England Rugby League call-up, Huddersfield Giants Kevin Brown, has admitted he would play anywhere for his country.
England release Lunt for club duty
Thursday, 10 June 2010
The Huddersfield hooker Shaun Lunt has been released from the England squad to allow him to play for his club at St Helens tomorrow night.
Cumbrian rivals unite to mourn the death of one of their favourite sons
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
North-west clubs come together to honour Garry Purdham, the player killed in last week's shootings
England pair will miss France game
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Kevin Brown and Shaun Lunt are to remain with the England squad for Saturday's game against France, after two first choice players were ruled out by injury.
Lunt adds an England call-up to his rapid rise
Tuesday, 8 June 2010
The huddersfield pair, Kevin Brown and Shaun Lunt, have been given a belated call-up to the England squad for Saturday's game against France.
Hodgson pulls strings as Giants run riot
Monday, 7 June 2010
Bradford 6 Huddersfield 52: Huddersfield ended their slump of four defeats in style, as Brett Hodgson showed how important he remains to the club
Scruton's selection breaks cycle of bad luck
Sunday, 6 June 2010
Nick Scruton's selection for England is the reward for a player who didn't know when to quit.
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