England Knights squad announcement
England Knights coach Kieron Purtill has named a 19-man squad for the upcoming friendly against Samoa at Salford City Stadium on Saturday October 19 (2.00pm).
England teams to play Italy and Samoa in World Cup warm-up
England, Italy, England Knights and Samoa will contest a double-header at Salford City Stadium on Saturday October 19.
Samoa appoint Parish
Australian Matt Parish has been appointed as head coach of Samoa for the World Cup.
Tuimavave targets place in Samoa’s World Cup squad
Hull KR prop Evarn Tuimavave has targeted a place in Samoa‘s World Cup squad after recovering from a calf injury.
Leuluai wants to play for Samoa
Widnes forward Macgraff Leuluai is hoping to represent Samoa at the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Shoulder charge banned by RLIF
The shoulder charge, already forbidden in the NRL, has been banned for this weekend’s World Club Challenge and the end of season World Cup.
Friend a Rooster until 2015
Jake Friend will remain with the Sydney Roosters for another three seasons, after agreeing an extension to his current deal.
Samoa cancel their UK tour
Samoa have cancelled their three-match tour of England and Ireland just nine days before their first match was due to take place.
Roosters duo in hot water
Sydney Roosters have warned that two players charged over a dispute at a nightclub on early Sunday morning could face severe sanctions.