Rugby News

Leeds moved back to the top of the Super League standings with a win over Hull FC, but may have paid heavily for it.

Widnes' top eight hopes suffered a blow after they lost 30-22 at home to 12-man Huddersfield on Sunday.

Leeds saw off a strong second-half showing from Hull FC to come away with a 32-20 win at Headingley Carnegie and move back to the top of the Super League standings.

Queensland's Rugby Union has withdrawn its contract offer to Australia fly-half Quade Cooper to open the way for a move to big-spending European champions Toulon.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has sprung some surprises in naming an extended squad to face Samoa on July 8 as the All Blacks begin their final preparations for their World Cup defence.