‘I can’t do it much longer’: Sam Tomkins to retire at end of Super League season
England captain and two-time Man of Steel Sam Tomkins has announced that he will retire from rugby league at the end of the season.
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Samoa’s Stephen Crichton breaks England hearts with golden drop goal
In 2013 it was Shaun Johnson’s try. Four years later it was the ankle-tap on Kallum Watkins that denied a certain try in the final. And now there is another painstaking World Cup moment etched into the memories of England supporters for eternity courtesy of Stephen Crichton.
Perfect start for England that will have Australia quaking in their boots
It was a 10 out of 10 performance from England against Samoa to kick off the World Cup.
Samoa coach Parish slams favourite tags for England Rugby League World Cup opener
Samoa coach Matt Parish rubbished claims his side are favourites to topple England, instead insisting they are undercooked ahead of Saturday's Rugby League World Cup curtain-raiser. England boss Shaun Wane and the bookies have installed Samoa as favourites after several high-profile players chose to represent the Pacific Islanders ahead of Australia and New Zealand. Ad Parish can call upon eight players who featured in Penrith Panthers' win over the Paramatta Eels in the NRL Grand Final but Samoa only had their first training session in the UK on Monday while England warmed up with a 50-0 win over Fiji on Friday night.
England’s Fiji World Cup warm-up overshadowed by Betfred controversy
England’s only warm-up game for the Rugby League World Cup continues to be overshadowed by controversy, after the bookmaker Betfred, an official partner of the England team, was forced to apologise for comments made by the broadcaster Eddie Hemmings about one of the players who could make their international debut against Fiji on Friday night.
England name seven uncapped players in Rugby League World Cup squad
England have named seven uncapped players in their 24-man squad for the Rugby League World Cup, including the Salford duo of Marc Sneyd and Andy Ackers. The Guardian revealed on Thursday that Sneyd and Ackers were set to win their first call-ups for the tournament after impressing Shaun Wane, the head coach, with their end-of-season form at the Red Devils.
Victor Radley listens to ‘gut feeling’ and puts hand up to represent England
Sydney Roosters forward Victor Radley has put his hand up to play for England in the end-of-season World Cup.
Super League’s best loose forward: England must pick Joe Westerman
Castleford’s Joe Westerman is the best number 13 in Super League and England coach Shaun Wane must pick him for the World Cup.