Super League coaches give thumbs up to controversial proposed rule changes

Controversial: The proposed changes were trialled during Leeds Rhinos and Wakefield Wildcats on Boxing Day

Leeds coach Brian McDermott and Wakefield coach Richard Agar have approved the heavily criticised experimental rule changes trialled on Boxing Day.

RFL snub Australian move to ban shoulder charges... for now

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The Rugby Football League has decided not to follow the lead set by Australia in banning shoulder charges, at least for now.

Leeds 40 Wakefield 26: Poore behaviour leads to mass brawl

Festive cheer: Wakefield and Leeds players square up on Boxing Day

Wakefield's Australian prop Justin Poore made an unforgettable first appearance on British soil when he was sent off against champions Leeds for sparking a brawl.

Leeds will turn the heat up on their opponents with new under-soil heating

Upgrade: Headingley Stadium now has underground heating which will make its debut on Boxing Day

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos will christen their new £1million playing surface at Headingley — complete with under-soil heating — on Boxing Day.

Fears continue over Salford's future after club cancel friendly with Leigh

Game over: The clash at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium has been called off

Salford have called off their festive friendly against Leigh amid continuing uncertainty over the club's future. The City Reds say they are unable to raise a team for the friendly.

Mayor of Salford says council are unable to bail Reds out

Unable: The Mayor of Salford siad the council could not help the Reds

The Mayor of Salford said tonight that the decision not to help the city's Super League club get its finances in order had left him with a heavy heart.

Rugby League mourns death of former Wigan prop Ashcroft, aged 72

Rugby League is mourning the death of former Wigan prob Keith Ashcroft

Former Wigan, St Helens and Swinton prop Keith Ashcroft has died, aged 72. He played for Wigan between 1968 to 1970 making 59 appearances and scoring five tries.

Tomkins and Sinfield hoping to end British drought in Golden Boot award

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England internationals Sam Tomkins and Kevin Sinfield have been nominated for the 2012 Golden Boot. Wigan full-back Tomkins won the 2012 Man of Steel award.

Rugby Football League hands out six-match ban to player for racism

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The Rugby Football League has suspended a player for six matches for racially abusing an opponent. Tom Morgan was given the ban after an RFL tribunal found him guilty.

England 48 France 4: Hall inspires eight-try rout in series final

Burning bright: Kevin Sinfield (centre) lifts the trophy after England won the Autumn International Series final

Winger Ryan Hall grabbed four tries as England cruised to an impressive, if predictable, victory over France in the final of the autumn international series at the Salford City Stadium.

England to stick with fiery Hock as McNamara backs his second rower

Backed: Gareth Hock has the support of Steve McNamara

Steve McNamara has thrown his full support behind second rower Gareth Hock, despite insisting England’s discipline must improve ahead of their last game of the year.

McIlorum determined to seize chance to send out a World Cup message

Big break McIlorum is determined to make the most of his chance

Hooker Michael McIlorum is determined to make the most of his last chance to stake a claim for a place in England coach Steve McNamara's World Cup plans.

Foster set to quit St Helens for Bradford after disappointing season

Bradford blow: St Helens are closing in on the signing of Jamie Foster

St Helens winger Jamie Foster is set to move to Bradford Bulls. The 22-year-old will sign a deal with the Odsal side on Saturday.

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