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Burgess ready to stay on to end Warrington pain

Sam Burgess says he plans to stay at Warrington for 2027 as the Wolves try to bounce back from more Grand Final heartache.

October 4, 2026

'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

Wakefield's stars of yesteryear are remembered in sepia but now the class of 2026 has added glorious colour to their success after winning a previously unfathomable Super League title.

October 3, 2026

Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge

Sir Kevin Sinfield crosses the finish line at Old Trafford after seven ultramarathons in seven days.

October 3, 2026

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?

Only five clubs have lifted the trophy in a Super League Grand Final - Warrington and Wakefield now have the chance to add their name to that list.

October 2, 2026

Quiz: Name every Super League Grand Finalist

Ahead of Saturday's Super League Grand FInal at Old Trafford, can you name all 11 clubs to make the end-of-season finale since its inception?

October 1, 2026

Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year?

Can Super League's perennial nearly side Warrington Wolves get over the line and win a first Grand Final this Saturday?

October 1, 2026

Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad

Australia-born second-row forward Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's 23-strong squad for the World Cup.

September 28, 2026

Play-off exit 'hurts' but Peet proud of Wigan side

Matt Peet says Wakefield were "far too good" for his Wigan side in Saturday's Super League play-off semi-final, with defeat ending their treble hopes.

September 27, 2026

Ashton hat-trick sees Warrington end Hull KR's reign

Matty Ashton scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves end Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator.

September 19, 2026

Wakefield beat Leigh to claim historic last-four spot

Wakefield Trinity reach the Super League semi-finals for the first time in their history with a dominant win over Leigh Leopards.

September 18, 2026

England's Hardcastle announces international retirement

England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle announces her international retirement.

September 16, 2026

McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup

Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup.

September 15, 2026

Rhinos dominate 2026 Super League Dream Team

Leeds Rhinos have six selections in the 2026 Super League Dream Team - more than any other side.

September 13, 2026

Poor Leeds stunned by impressive Hull FC

Lowly Hull FC stun second-placed Leeds Rhinos to end a dire Super League season in style.

September 11, 2026

Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors win a sixth League Leaders' Shield as they beat Catalans Dragons to wrap up top spot in Super League heading into the play-offs.

September 11, 2026

Wigan prepares to say goodbye to Sir Billy Boston

The funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston will take place in Wigan later.

September 10, 2026

Leigh seal top-six spot as St Helens fail to make play-offs

Leigh Leopards secure a Super League top-six finish by thrashing St Helens, ending Saints' hopes of reaching the play-offs.

September 4, 2026

Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win

Huddersfield Giants score five tries to upset in-form Leigh and keep the Leopards waiting to secure their place in the Super League play-offs.

August 28, 2026

Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens

Leeds Rhinos go back to the top of the Super League standings on points difference with a rare and comprehensive away win at St Helens.

August 28, 2026

Arrow to reach 100 Rabbitohs games after MND diagnosis

South Sydney Rabbitohs are given special dispensation to include Jai Arrow in their team so he can reach 100 games for the club, despite his MND diagnosis.

August 27, 2026

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Burgess ready to stay on to end Warrington pain

Sam Burgess has led Warrington to three finals in three seasons as head coach Warrington Wolves head coach Sam Burgess confirmed he is going to stay with the club for next year as the dust settles on

bbc.co.uk•October 4, 2026

'An unbelievable story' - inside unfancied Wakefield's rapid ascent

Wakefield Trinity became the sixth club to win the Super League trophy when they beat Warrington in the 2026 Grand Final There is a moment in the 1939 film 'The Wizard of Oz' where Dorothy swaps her

bbc.co.uk•October 4, 2026

Sinfield completes final ultramarathon challenge

Kevin Sinfield carried the Super League Grand Final trophy into Old Trafford after completing the challenge Sir Kevin Sinfield has completed his latest endurance challenge raising money for motor neu

bbc.co.uk•October 3, 2026

Will Warrington or Wakefield be Super League's sixth winner?

Warrington captain George Williams (left) and Wakefield skipper Mike McMeeken (right) are 80 minutes away from leading their respective sides to a first Super League Grand Final win Just five sides h

bbc.co.uk•October 2, 2026

Will 2026 finally be Warrington Wolves' year?

As a player, Sam Burgess won a premiership in the NRL with South Sydney Rabbitohs - but will his first success in the northern hemisphere come as a coach? Britain did not have a single motorway in 19

bbc.co.uk•October 1, 2026

Quiz: Name every Super League Grand Finalist

The showpiece event in the Super League calendar returns on Saturday as the Grand Final takes place under the lights of Old Trafford. It has been almost 30 years since the first Grand Final took plac

bbc.co.uk•October 1, 2026

Australia-born Strange in England World Cup squad

Jasmin Strange was born in New South Wales, but her parents met when her father John was a rugby league player in England Australia-born Jasmin Strange is one of four potential debutants in England's

bbc.co.uk•September 28, 2026

Play-off exit 'hurts' but Peet proud of Wigan side

Matt Peet's Wigan missed out on a fourth consecutive Super League Grand Final having won two of the past three Matt Peet conceded that Wakefield Trinity were "far too good" for his Wigan side in Satu

bbc.co.uk•September 27, 2026

Ashton hat-trick sees Warrington end Hull KR's reign

There was an error Matty Ashton scores a hat-trick as Warrington Wolves end Hull Kingston Rovers' reign as Super League champions with victory in the play-off eliminator. MATCH REPORT: Ashton bags h

bbc.co.uk•September 19, 2026

Wakefield beat Leigh to claim historic last-four spot

Tom Johnstone scores Wakefield's second try against Leigh Betfred Super League play-off eliminator Wakefield (12) 26 Tries: Smoothy, Johnstone, Vagana, Faatili Goals: Jowitt 5 Leigh (6) 16 Tries:

bbc.co.uk•September 19, 2026

Hardcastle announces international retirement

Amy Hardcastle scored 30 tries in 29 England appearances England women's all-time record try scorer Amy Hardcastle has announced her international retirement. The St Helens centre, 37, scored 30 tri

bbc.co.uk•September 16, 2026

McDermott wants to commit to England for 2030 World Cup

Brian McDermott won eight trophies in eight years as Leeds head coach Brian McDermott says he wants to stay on as England's head coach for the 2030 Rugby League World Cup. The former Leeds Rhinos he

bbc.co.uk•September 15, 2026

Rhinos dominate 2026 Super League Dream Team

Brodie Croft has scored 28 tries in 27 games in all competitions for Leeds in 2026 so far Leeds Rhinos' impressive Super League campaign in finishing second has been reflected in six players selected

bbc.co.uk•September 13, 2026

Wigan beat Catalans to lift sixth League Leaders' Shield

Wigan Warriors have closed out the regular 2026 Super League season with 16 successive victories Betfred Super League Wigan (24) 50 Tries: Smith, Marshall 2, O'Neill, Farrell, Daniel, Field, Eckers

bbc.co.uk•September 12, 2026

Poor Leeds stunned by impressive Hull FC

Logan Moy scored five tries in 20 appearances for Hull FC this season Betfred Super League Leeds (6) 12 Tries: Hankinson, Watkins Goals: Connor 2 Hull FC (6) 18 Tries: Moy, Kemp, Clark Goals: Kem

bbc.co.uk•September 12, 2026

Wigan prepares to say goodbye to Sir Billy Boston

Sir Billy Boston died in August aged 92. The funeral of rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston will take place later. Boston, who was the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a k

bbc.co.uk•September 10, 2026

Leigh seal top-six spot to end Saints' play-off bid

Josh Charnley scored Leigh's first try and celebrated by signing a new contract Betfred Super League Leigh (24) 48 Tries: Charnley, Armstrong, Hanley 2, Cook, Ipape, Alick-Wiencke, Mulhern Goals: C

bbc.co.uk•September 5, 2026

Leeds go back top with thumping win at St Helens

Leeds Rhinos host Wigan Warriors next Saturday in a League Leaders' Shield decider Betfred Super League St Helens (0) 6 Tries: Welsby Goals: Sailor Leeds (18) 34 Tries: Hankinson, Smith, Newman,

bbc.co.uk•August 29, 2026

Huddersfield upset Leigh with five-try win

Taane Milne scored Huddersfield Giants' second try in their win against Leigh Leopards Betfred Super League Huddersfield (14) 30 Tries: Rushton, Milne, Evalds, Geyer 2 Goals: Flanagan 5 Leigh (6)

bbc.co.uk•August 29, 2026

Arrow to reach 100 Rabbitohs games after MND diagnosis

Jai Arrow made his NRL debut in 2016 for the Brisbane Broncos A rugby league player diagnosed with motor neurone disease will be allowed to play the opening seconds of two forthcoming games so he can

bbc.co.uk•August 27, 2026