Super LeagueLatest StoriesHuddersfield Daily Examiner: We're looking good! ROBBIE PAUL is predicting the Giants will be in great shape when they return to pre-season training. The Kiwi star helped Huddersfield to a first Challenge Cup final appearance in 44 years last season and a final placing of ninth in Super League August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Panto time! GIANTS stars are once again ready to take centre stage in the world of pantomime!The club have teamed up with the Huddersfield Light Opera Society for a one-off appearance in Humpty Dumpty at the Lawrence Batley Theatre. This popular annual performance will take place on Tuesday, January 9 at 7 August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Sparking interest! EXCITED marketing chief James Brammer believes the Giants' opening Super League clash against St Helens could spark a big increase in attendances. Huddersfield will open the 2007 top-flight campaign with the home game against the Super League champions on Sunday, February 4 (7. 05). It's an exciting start to the season, with the showdown a repeat of this year's Powergen Challenge Cup final August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM HOW would you like to win a new Giants alternative shirt?The Examiner has teamed up with the Super League club to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a new shirt, modelled by prop Paul Jackson (right). To stand a chance of winning, simply answer the following question and then hope to be drawn out of the hat August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Let me come back - Aspy FRUSTRATED Huddersfield Giants ace Martin Aspinwall has asked to return early to pre-season training. The 25-year-old winger was told he could stay away until the new year after spending the autumn with Great Britain in Australia. Although he was training on a daily basis with the Lions, he failed to feature in any of his country's four Tri-Nation's clashes against Australia and New Zealand. That has left the former Wigan winger feeling frustrated. And he sees no better way of getting it out of his system than by getting back to pre-season training with the Giants as quickly as possible August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM Huddersfield Daily Examiner: 'We're going to be strong' - Griff DARRELL GRIFFIN is ready to be a part of the Giants' biggest side in the Super League era. The monster prop has just completed his first week at the club following his end-of-season move from Wakefield. At 6ft 5ins and 18st 7lbs, the 25-year-old is one of the biggest men in the game. But he believes he won't look out of place in the Giants class of 2007 - and that physical presence alone will be no guarantee of selection. "I arrived at Huddersfield not knowing exactly what to expect from many of my new teammates," said the former Oxford Cavaliers man. "To be honest, I fully expected to be one of the strongest in the squad, and by some distance August 23rd, 2007 12:22 AM Huddersfield Daily Examiner: Town back to work TOWN manager Andy Ritchie had his full squad training for the first time today and declared: aTheyare in excellent shape. aMidfielder Chris Brandon a the subject of interest from Championship Blackpool a was back at the Galpharm this morning after being delayed on his return from holidays by the terror alerts at airports. He joined new signings Danny Cadamarteri, Frank Sinclair and Malvin Kamara for the second fitness session of Ritchieas pre-season regime and the manager, who is still looking to strengthen his ranks, says heas delighted with what heas seen so far July 17th, 2007 12:21 PM Super League: Sharp impressed as Hull hammer Hunslet Hull FC coach Peter Sharp declared himself happy with his side after they eased their way into the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup courtesy of a 78-0 win over Hunslet Hawks at the KC Stadium. Hull FC 78-0 Hunslet HawksThe Australian branded his sideas performance in defeat against Wigan Warriors in the engage Super League last week "a pile of rubbish" but saw the 2005 winners return to winning ways against their National League Two opponents. After running in 14 tries - three of which went to debutant Craig Hall - Sharp called on his men to gain some confidence as they head back into league action against Harlequins RL on Friday. "It was good for us to get a few combinations together. I thought they (Hunslet) battled on bravely and I thought they were tough with a couple of really good players," he said. "Hopefully weall run in a little bit of confidence. We played some pretty good patches of rugby in places and Iam sure the boys will take a lot of confidence out of it April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Kear left cold by Wildcats win site design www April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Purple patch pleases Noble site design www April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 52-4 London Skolars Wakefield Trinity Wildcats chalked up a comfortable win in the Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round over outclassed but determined National League Two opposition. A cup upset was never likely as Wildcats scored 11 tries in total - six in the second half going to Brett Ferres, Kevin Henderson (two), Aaron Murphy on his debut, Ben Jeffries and Austin Buchanan. It was a disappointing half for goal-kickers as well, though Paul March did redeem himself with a hat-trick of conversions to close the game. Five first-half tries to one was a fair reflection of an error-strewn opening 40 minutes in a tie that was switched to the Wildcatsa home ground Belle Vue. Wildcats gave away far too much possession through spilled ball and that produced the try of the half for Skolars April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Huddersfield Giants 74-4 York City Knights Second rower Steve Snitch scored his first hat-trick for last seasonas beaten Challenge Cup finalists Huddersfield Giants in a 13-try demolition of part-timers York City Knights. Snitch finished off a flowing move involving Eorl Crabtree and Brad Drew for his first try on 20 minutes and he then added another soon after in the left corner from Chris Neroas final pass. Snitch later ran through unchallenged on 63 minutes down the left touchline to complete a treble against the injury-hit League Two minnows and seal Huddersfieldas first win of the season. engage Super Leagueas bottom club had lost seven straight games before this fourth-round tie and had won only four of their last 19 outings going back into last season. But the Giants, who have now knocked York out of the Challenge Cup at the same stage in three of the last four seasons, were always likely to win easily against an outfit who were hammered 60-20 at home by Halifax last week. Paul Reilly and Shane Elford both scored twice and there were further touchdowns from John Skandalis, Martin Aspinwall, Robbie Paul, Ryan Hudson, Jamahl Lolesi and Nero April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Hull FC 78-0 Hunslet Hawks Hull FCas expected progress to the fifth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup came in comfortable fashion against National League outfit Hunslet Hawks at the KC Stadium. Having struggled to produce any consistent form in the engage Super League so far this season, Peter Sharpas men ran in 14 unanswered tries against their part-time opposition, who never threatened to cause an upset from the moment Kirk Yeaman opened the scoring in the sixth minute. In particular, Great Britain centre Yeaman is one player from last seasonas losing Grand Final side who has failed to perform so far this season, and Sharp will no doubt be hoping his brace of tries will provide the catalyst for him to rediscover the form that brought him 22 tries in 2006. Others beneficiaries from the run-out against lower-league opposition were scrum-half Richard Horne and utility back Motu Tony, while there was an appearance on the wing for 19-year-old Craig Hall, who marked his senior debut with a personal haul of 34 points, including a hat-trick of tries. After Yeamanas opening score, Hull ran away with the game for the remainder of the first half and led 52-0 at the interval courtesy of eight further tries. Yeaman was responsible for one, while Hall (two), Shayne McMenemy, Horne, Scott Wheeldon, Matt Sing and Willie Manu all cashed in. Manuas try was well deserved as the second-row forward was a danger throughout with his offload game, whils McMenemyas score was the pick of the tries, racing 40 metres and beating three Hunslet defenders in the process April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Widnes Vikings 24-34 Wigan Warriors Wigan Warriors produced a late scoring burst to stave off the threat of an upset and book their place in the last 16 of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Widnes Vikings, the only club to twice defeat Super League opposition as a lower-division team, had their sights on a hat-trick of notable scalps when they led 12-10 after an hour of a thrilling fourth-round tie at the Halton Stadium. But four tries in a devastating nine-minute spell transformed the scoreline and kept the Warriors on course for a return to Wembley, which was almost home from home for the famous club in the late eighties and early nineties. Australian winger Pat Richards scored 18 points for the second successive week but Wiganas match-winner was Great Britain second rower Gareth Hock, who laid on two tries in three minutes to swing the game his sideas way. Widnes, with six former Wigan players in their line-up, at least had the last say with two converted tries in the last six minutes and could hold their heads high after an excellent display which would not have been out of place in engage Super League. Wigan discards Oliver Wilkes and Jordan James were outstanding and there were also useful contributions from other old boys Bob Beswick, Mark Smith and Dennis Moran. The Vikings left the field at half-time to a standing ovation after establishing an 8-4 lead which flattered their engage Super League opponents April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Morgan confident of new arrivals Hull KR coach Justin Morgan hopes to steady the rocking Robins with the addition of two new signings. The Robins made a spectacular start to their first season in engage Super League with four wins from their first five matches, but have been easily beaten in their last two and on Saturday were knocked out of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Warrington Wolves 38-10 Hull KRMorgan has also lost players to injury, including his inspirational captain James Webster, who is having treatment for his ankle injury in a hyperbaric chamber in a bid to be fit for the Easter Monday derby with Hull FC. The club recently released second rower Michael Smith, who has joined Barrow, and fellow forwards Iain Morrison and Mark OaNeill are sidelined with long-term injuries. aIam looking to bring in a couple of forwards and maybe an outside back,a Morgan told the Hull Daily Mail April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Westwood handed striking charge Warrington Wolves second rower Ben Westwood has been ordered to appear before the Rugby Football Leagueas disciplinary committee on a charge of striking. The 25-year-old forward, who has not missed a match for 12 months, was placed on report during the Wolvesa 38-10 Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth-round win over Hull KR on Saturday after appearing to elbow Rovers loose forward Tommy Gallagher in the face. Warrington Wolves 38-10 Hull KRGallagher was cleared of a suspected broken jaw but is to see the dentist this week after having two teeth loosened April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Good Friday showdown is a sell-out Wigan Warriors have put the ahouse fulla signs up for their Good Friday engage Super League derby with St Helens. The JJB Stadium capacity has been trimmed to 24,028 because of safety restrictions, which has prevented the club matching the Super League record attendance of 25,004 set when the two clubs met on Good Friday in 2005. aThe local authority require a reduction when seats are sold on an unreserved basis in the away stand,a explained Wigan marketing executive Simon Collinson. aThis is to allow freedom of movement on the day. aChairman Maurice Lindsay said: aIt is a tribute to both sets of fans and the Wigan club marketing staff that the game has sold out so early April 2nd, 2007 03:55 PM Super League: Sinfield wants Rhinos to charge for Smith Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield insists his side will be making a concerted effort to send coach Tony Smith out of Headingley on a triumphant note. Smith will leave Leeds at the end of his fourth season in October to convert a consultancy role at the Rugby Football League into a full-time job as Great Britain coach. Smith puts club before countryAfter several near misses over the last two seasons, Sinfield is adamant the team are determined to lift a trophy for their popular coach and their task starts on Friday night when they meet Workington in the fourth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. "The players have reacted really positively to Tonyas appointment," said Sinfield. "They all appreciate what he has done for us. Tony has always encouraged us to better ourselves and I see this going the other way now March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Dragons miss key duo Catalans Dragons will be without forwards Greg Mounis and Sebastien Raguin until at least June after both suffered broken bones in Sundayas 29-22 win at engage Super League leaders Bradford Bulls. Second rower Raguin has undergone an operation to insert a plate in his forearm to stabilise a broken radius and will be sidelined for eight to 10 weeks. Loose forward Mounis will also need surgery to repair an index finger broken in three places and will sit out the next two months March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Wildcats suffer Rooney blow Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have been rocked by the news that influential stand-off Jamie Rooney will miss six weeks with a thigh problem. Rooney tore his quad muscle during Sundayas win over the Warrington Wolves and although he saw out the remainder of the game, the injury is worse than first thought. Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 30-24 Warrington WolvesA club statement confirmed: "The England international is set to face six weeks on the sidelines as the Wildcats aim to continue their remarkable start to Super League XII, which has seen them win five out of their opening seven fixtures and climb to second in the league. "Coach John Kear added: "It is very unfortunate that Jamie has suffered this slight muscle tear as he was playing at the top of his form March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Challenge Cup returns to Wembley The Rugby Football League have confirmed this yearas Carnegie Challenge Cup final will be played at Wembley in August. The showpiece match had long been expected to return to its traditional home after an eight-year absence but plans could only be finalised after the rebuilt ground was officially declared ready. Last yearas final had originally been planned for Wembley but had to be switched to Twickenham due to delays in the stadiumas construction. The new Wembley was awarded its safety certificate by Brent Council on Tuesday and the Football Association subsequently confirmed Mayas FA Cup final will take place there. The RFL have now followed suit to announce the Challenge Cupas return to the venue after two finals at both Twickenham and Murrayfield and three at the Millennium Stadium. Executive chairman Richard Lewis said: "Following the stadiumas two successful test events and the subsequent receipt of its general safety certificate from Brent Council, we are delighted to confirm that this yearas Carnegie Challenge Cup final will be played at Wembley Stadium March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Wildcats fans get chance to 'Swing with Ray' site design www March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Download the Rugby League Events Guide THIS YEAR WILL BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD NOWOpen your PDF copy of the 2007 Rugby League Events Guide NOW. The Guide gives you comprehensive details of the biggest Rugby League events on offer over the coming months. Inside you will find information about great value tickets and hospitality packages for the highly anticipated Millennium Magic Weekend in Cardiff, the Carnegie Challenge Cup Final at Wembley Stadium, the engage Super League Grand Final in Manchester - plus lots more March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: McNamara expecting tough test Bradford Bulls coach Steve McNamara knows the engage Super League leaders will face a tough challenge when they come up against Castleford Tigers in the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Forward Craig Huby is Castlefordas only survivor from their last win at Odsal in 2003 but 15 members of their squad have Super League experience. "I think on everything but paper they are a Super League side," said McNamara. "I have a lot of respect for Terry Matterson, their coach. "They have recruited well in the off season and have had their squad together a long time. They are very strong and look far too good for the division they are in. " The Tigers were victims of a fourth-round upset a year ago when, as a Super League team, they paid the price for fielding a weakened side and were beaten 14-4 at National League outfit Widnes. Now they are aiming to become only the third lower-division team to beat a Super League club away from home in the cup and captain Andrew Henderson says they are taking the competition seriously this time. "Itas really important," he said. "Weave spoken about it and we want to go on a cup run. "Last year was a little bit different March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Dragons denied Hindmarsh fee Catalans Dragons have failed in their attempt to seek a transfer fee for Australian forward Ian Hindmarsh. The French engage Super League club released the former Canberra second-rower from the two years left on his contract at the end of last season to enable him to return to New South Wales for personal reasons. But when the player joined his brother, Australia forward Nathan, at Parramatta, the Dragons insisted on a APS16,000 fee and held onto his registration March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Revenge mission for Wolves ace Warrington Wolves winger Henry Faaafili is determined to take revenge on Hull KR when the sides meet in the fourth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup at the Halliwell Jones Stadium on Saturday. The Wolves are still hurting from their shock 40-36 defeat by Rovers in last yearas quarter-finals and Faaafili said: "It is a good chance for us to get one back on them. "Faaafili, whose uncle James Leuluai scored two tries for Hull against Wigan in the famous Wembley final of 1985, insists last seasonas defeat was the worst experience of his time in England. "It was very sore and painful because we thought we could get to the final," he said. "The Challenge Cup is something Warrington are very passionate about and last yearas defeat was so disappointing. "The boys remember the feeling and Iam sure they will take it on board. Training has been really good this week and the boys are all fired up and ready to go March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: Ward reads nothing into Wolves reverse Hull KR captain Danny Ward is warning Warrington Wolves to disregard their recent emphatic engage Super League win over his side when the teams meet in the fourth round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup on Saturday. The high-flying Robins were brought down to earth with a 30-12 defeat by the Wolves a fortnight ago but Ward says they will return to the Halliwell Jones with their confidence intact. "We got turned over," he admitted. "They did a bit of a job on us but this is a totally different situation. "Anyone will tell you that, when it comes to the cup, anything can happen. "Rovers are making their sixth Challenge Cup visit to Warrington looking for a first win there but they pulled off a surprise 40-36 victory over them in a quarter-final tie at Craven Park last season. Warrington winger Henry Faaafili, whose brace of tries that day was all in vain, admits his team are still smarting over the defeat and warns Rovers are a much-improved side following their promotion to engage Super League March 30th, 2007 03:43 PM Super League: No complacency from Morgan Hull Kingston Rovers coach Justin Morgan urged his side to remember they are not safe yet after continuing their dream engage Super League start against Leeds Rhinos at Craven Park. The Robins sit top of the engage Super League table for the first time in their history after seeing off the Rhinos courtesy of a tremendous second-half showing earned them a 22-20 win, but Morgan insists the focus remains on avoiding an immediate return to the National League. "Itas a start and thatas what it is," he said. "Iam very proud and very pleased with the game. But weare in a marathon not a 400 metre sprint. Iad rather be where we are now than with no points. " Three tries from James Webster, Luke Dyer and Andreas Bauer saw Rovers home after trailing 10-8 at the break. "We had some adversity thrown at us today," Morgan admitted. "We handled it though and thatas character. The players kept their heads against a very aggressive team. "At one point we had our four most experienced players on the bench with what people may call the lesser players out on the pitch March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Carnegie Challenge Cup review site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Dragons recruit Knight site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Sharp not worried by poor start site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Kear: Rooney deserves the praise site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Harrison gloom as Bulls rampage site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: engage Super League review Michael Platt grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Bradford Bulls climbed into the top two of engage Super League with a 10-try romp against Salford City Reds. Platt has scored six tries in engage Super Leagueas opening five rounds since moving from Castleford, while David Solomona, Bradfordas off-season recruit from Wakefield, also produced his best display in a Bulls shirt. The hosts started superbly, charging to an 18-0 lead inside the opening quarter. The gap was cut to 22-12 at half-time, but Salfordas resistance was short-lived as the Bulls ran riot in the second half. Wakefield Trinity Wildcats came from behind to maintain their superb start to the engage Super League season with a hard-fought win over Catalans Dragons. The Wildcats were inspired by playmaker Jamie Rooney a named engage Super League Player of the Month for February a as they won for a fourth time to move joint top with the Bulls and Hull Kingston Rovers, conquerors of Leeds Rhinos on Saturday. Rooney capped a magnificent display at Belle Vue, in which he also kicked six goals, with a 90-metre interception try five minutes from time. The hosts, who trailed 20-10 early in the second half, finished with seven tries to the visitorsa three after a strong finish in what had been a tight game March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Rooney and McDermott earn engage Super League honours site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Carvell doubt for Hull site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Wolves duo bid for fitness site design www March 12th, 2007 09:40 PM Super League: Leuluai relishing Rhinos challenge New Leeds Rhinos signing Kylie Leuluai is relishing the opportunity to get his Rhinos career started after arriving at Headingley Carnegie to begin his three-year contract with the club. Leuluai, 28, had to put back his arrival because of the birth of his first son, Marley, four weeks ago, however the whole family jetted in on Monday and Leuluai is eagerly anticipating getting his pre-season started. The prop, who earned the nickname of aThe Hulka in Australia because of his strength will make his first appearance for Leeds in the Tetleyas Festive Challenge game against Wakefield at Headingley Carnegie on Boxing Day, kick off 11. 30am December 16th, 2006 06:10 AM Super League: Wolves face stern Boxing Day test Warrington Wolves will step up their preparations for the upcoming 2007 engage Super League campaign when they take on fierce rivals Widnes Vikings for the Wire FM Challenge Cup December 16th, 2006 06:10 AM |
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