NRC Preview: York v Featherstone
Dennis Tuffour and Nathan Freer will return for York City Knights, but James Haynes, Sam Lynch and Rhys Clarke are all still missing.
NRC Preview: Workington v Gateshead
Workington Town coach Gary Charlton is breathing a sigh of relief after his squad emerged unscathed from Tuesday night’s bruising 28-18 win over Whitehaven.
NRC Preview: Sheffield v Whitehaven
Sheffield coach Mark Aston is likely to make some changes in his pack for Sunday’s visit of Whitehaven.
NRC Preview: Rochdale v Barrow
Rochdale Hornets coach John Stankevitch is facing an injury crisis just one week into the new season.
NRC Preview: Leigh v Swinton
Leigh Centurions continue to have a fully fit squad as they aim to take a second Northern Rail Cup scalp in seven days
NRC Preview: Hunslet v Batley
Paul March has told his Hunslet Hawks squad to improve its discipline – or face the consequences.
NRC Preview: Halifax v Oldham
Halifax RLFC coach Matt Calland has a few selection headaches after tempting Graham Holroyd out of retirement with a player-coach role at The Shay.
NRC Preview: Doncaster v London
Carl Hughes faces a late fitness test before Doncaster coach Tony Miller finalises his squad to face London Skolars
NRC Preview: Dewsbury v Keighley
Dewsbury Rams coach Warren Jowitt will be without stand-off Pat Walker after he suffered a broken hand.
NRC Preview: Widnes v Toulouse
Widnes Vikings‘ coach Denis Betts expects a bruising battle with Toulouse Olympique in Saturday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture
Harrison disappointed by start
Batley boss Karl Harrison watched his side get away to a losing start in their defence of the Northern Rail Cup and admitted he was disappointed.
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Holders Batley face a battle to reach the knock-out stages of the Northern Rail Cup after Leigh gained revenge for last season’s semi-final defeat.
Fax and Fev get started with wins
The 2011 Northern Rail Cup got underway on Friday night with games at Salford and Featherstone.
Batley target cup retention
Batley scrum-half Gareth Moore says coach Karl Harrison has challenged his side to become the first team to retain the Northern Rail Cup.
Rovers seek quick start
Featherstone coach Daryl Powell says his side will be ready to come out of the blocks firing when they host Doncaster RLFC in their NRC opener on Friday.
Betts excited by Widnes prospects
Widnes head coach Denis Betts is relishing the chance to see his new side in competitive action for the first time when they travel to London Skolars on ...
Batley braced for battle
Batley captain Paul Handforth is bracing himself for battle as the Northern Rail Cup holders prepare to begin their defence of the prized trophy against Leigh on Sunday.
Asotasi ready for charity challenge
South Sydney skipper Roy Asotasi says he can’t wait to take on NRL title-holders St George in this year’s Charity Shield.
Giants complete Simpson signing
Huddersfield have signed South Sydney utility back Jamie Simpson for the forthcoming season.
Featherstone target NRC glory
Featherstone have set their sights on Northern Rail Cup glory in 2011 after crashing out in the group stages last season.
Inglis ready to perform
South Sydney recruit Greg Inglis says he is keen to help the club reach its full potential in 2011.
Morley backs NRL for youngsters
Warrington and England enforcer Adrian Morley believes more English youngsters should try their luck in the NRL.
Burgess facing race against time
Sam Burgess faces an uphill battle in his bid to recover from shoulder surgery for the start of the NRL season.