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Championship round-up

Batley could have three dual-registered players making their Championship debut against Halifax on Thursday night.

Cage fighter makes Oldham return

Prop Jamie l'Anson returns to Oldham after leaving to pursue a career in cage fighting.

BBC to screen Challenge Cup ties

Super League champions Leeds' Challenge Cup fourth-round tie with Hull FC will be televised live on the BBC.

Bulldogs given Cup conundrum

Batley Bulldogs winger Lee Greenwood has divided loyalties going into his side's clash with Pennine League outfit Siddal in the fourth round of the Challenge Cup.

Cup draw pairs Leeds and Hull FC

Super League champions Leeds will face Hull FC in one of four all-top flight ties in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round.

Cullen stays quiet ahead of clash

Wigan head coach Paul Cullen is relying on his team's knowledge of Wigan St Jude's for Sunday's Challenge Cup tie.

England want full-time head coach

The future England head coach role looks set to be a full-time job, Rugby Football League chairman Richard Lewis tells BBC Sport.

Morley urges RFL to recruit Newton

Warrington's Adrian Morley on why Terry Newton should not be lost to League

BBC commentaries

A rundown of all the latest BBC local radio commentaries online.

Rugby League Extra uncovered

Go behind the scenes at the BBC Radio Manchester show

Championship round-up

Last year's Championship Grand Final runners-up Halifax start the season with a 32-26 victory over Sheffield Eagles.

Huddersfield v Warrington

Team news ahead of Sunday's Super League match at the Galpharm Stadium (1500 GMT).

Storm ready to blow Leeds off course

George Riley on World Club Challenge, drug-testing and Coronation Street

RFL makes 2013 World Cup promise

RFL chairman Richard Lewis tells the BBC that lessons will be learned from the mistakes of the 2000 World Cup.

Sleepless nights for cheats

Gordon Farquhar on the impact of the Terry Newton doping case

Rugby League World Cup to expand

International rugby league chiefs give the go-ahead to expand the World Cup to 14 teams in 2013.

Williams would light up league

George Riley on Welsh winger, Terry Newton and Melbourne Storm

Widnes handed amateur side in Cup

Seven-time winners Widnes are handed a home tie against amateurs Wigan St Judes in the third round of the Challenge Cup.

Briton Widdop makes Storm squad

English full-back Gareth Widdop is included in Melbourne Storm's 23-strong squad for this month's World Club Challenge against Leeds.

Winger Barnett signs for Eagles

Sheffield Eagles agree a one-year deal with the former Warrington Wolves winger Richie Barnett.

Leeds suffer defeat at Wakefield

Wakefield's Danny Brough scores 16 points as the Super League leaders continue their unbeaten run with a 28-18 win over champions Leeds.

Rampant St Helens overpower Bulls

St Helens register their first points of the season as Paul Wellens scores four tries against Bradford Bulls

Harlequins too strong for Dragons

Will Sharp scores a hat-trick of tries as Harlequins power to their first win of the season.

Leeds left in a spin

BBC Sport's George Riley hails victories for Castleford, Hull FC and Warrington

Quins’ Esders has ban overturned

Harlequins forward Ryan Esders can face Catalans after his one-match ban is quashed.

Giants prop Raleigh escapes ban

Huddersfield's Andy Raleigh is cleared to play against Hull on Friday despite being found guilty of a late tackle.

Hull KR 30-12 Salford Reds

Peter Fox scores two tries as Hull KR begin their Super League campaign with a straightforward win over Salford.

Warrington 58-0 Harlequins RL

Chris Riley runs in five of Warrington's 11 tries as the Challenge Cup holders hammer Harlequins.

St Helens 12-32 Hull

Sean Long marks his return to St Helens with a try as his new Hull side start the season with a surprise win at foggy Knowsley Road.

Eastmond eyes Super League glory

After a trophyless season, Kyle Eastmond is hoping to inspire Saints to glory in 2010

England learn Four Nations draw

England will face co-hosts New Zealand at Wellington's Westpac Stadium in the opening match of the 2010 Four Nations.

Who’s got the X Factor?

George Riley on crowds, captains and ridiculous haircuts

Wigan v Crusaders

Wigan Warriors host Crusaders in Friday's Super League match at the DW Stadium (2000 GMT).

Leeds v Castleford

Leeds Rhinos host Castleford Tigers in Friday's Super League match at Headingley.

Oldham in race to find new ground

Oldham Roughyeds have four days to find a new ground so they can start their 2010 home campaign.

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