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RugbyL: Kiwis face big task against Kangaroos

Agence France-PresseApril 18, 2013 02:15
New Zealand will be without their two superstars Benji Marshall and Sonny Bill Williams as they try to halt a losing five-match run against Australia in their rugby league Test on Friday. The Kangaroos are fielding a full-strength side in the first league Test played in the national capital Canberra against the World Cup holders. Playmaker Marshall is out with an injured toe while Williams, back in the 13-a-side code after a spell in rugby union during which he won the 2011 World Cup with the All Blacks, has knee trouble.

RugbyL: Australia v New Zealand teams

Agence France-PresseApril 18, 2013 01:15
Teams for the rugby league Test between Australia and New Zealand in Canberra on Friday: Teams (1 to 17) Australia - Billy Slater; Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Justin Hodges, Brett Morris; Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk; Matt Scott, Cameron Smith (capt), James Tamou, Greg Bird, Sam Thaiday, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Kurt Gidley, Luke Lewis, Nate Myles, Anthony Watmough

RugbyL: Monaghan inspires Wolves to win over Wildcats

April 14, 2013 13:31
Joel Monaghan made it six Super League tries in three games for Warrington Wolves with another double to down Wakefield Wildcats 41-34 on Sunday. Monaghan, who won the Mal Meninga Medal while at the Canberra Raiders in 2008, took his season's tally to 13 while Wolves full-back Brett Hodgson finished the game with 12 points. Wigan Warriors remain top of the table after their 36-6 rout over Bradford Bulls, with Blake Green helping himself to a try. Pat Richards finished the game with 12 points from the tee.

RugbyL: Super League results

April 14, 2013 12:46
Super League results on Sunday: Bradford 6 Wigan 36 Huddersfield 50 Hull KR 30 Wakefield 34 Warrington 41 Saturday Salford 18 Hull FC 24 Castleford 28 Widnes 26 Friday Leeds 30 London Broncos 6 St Helens 12 Catalan Dragons 22 afp

RugbyL: Super League table

April 14, 2013 12:46
Super League table after Sunday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, points for, points against, total points): Wigan 12 9 1 2 451 153 19 Huddersfield 12 9 0 3 362 206 18 Warrington 12 7 1 4 340 241 15 Leeds 10 7 1 2 239 150 15 Catalan Dragons 12 7 1 4 282 246 15 Bradford 12 6 2 4 315 262 14 St Helens 12 6 1 5 268 224 13 Hull 12 5 2 5 258 243 12

RugbyL: World Cup spots in play for Kangaroos - Sheens

April 14, 2013 07:00
Australian coach Tim Sheens said Sunday World Cup places were still up for grabs after making five team changes for this week's rugby league Test against New Zealand in Canberra. Australian regulars Justin Hodges, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough and Sam Thaiday return to the side for Friday's Test after missing last October's 18-10 win over the Kiwis in Townsville through injury. Newcastle Knights utility Kurt Gidley is set to play his first game for the national team since 2010 after being named on the interchange bench.

RugbyL: Australia make five changes for NZ Test

April 14, 2013 04:45
Australian coach Tim Sheens on Sunday made five changes to the side that beat New Zealand last year for the Kangaroos team to take on the Kiwis in Canberra on Friday. Australian regulars Justin Hodges, Luke Lewis, Anthony Watmough and Sam Thaiday return to the side after missing last October's encounter through injury. Newcastle Knights utility Kurt Gidley is set to play his first game for the national team since 2010 after being named on the interchange bench.

RugbyL: Australia team to play New Zealand

April 14, 2013 04:30
The Australian team named on Sunday for the rugby league Test against New Zealand in Canberra on Friday (April 19): Australia (1 to 17) - Billy Slater; Darius Boyd, Greg Inglis, Justin Hodges, Brett Morris; Johnathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk; Matt Scott, Cameron Smith (capt), James Tamou, Greg Bird, Sam Thaiday, Paul Gallen. Interchange: Kurt Gidley, Luke Lewis, Nate Myles, Anthony Watmough afp

RugbyL: Kiwi setback for Australia Test with Sonny Bill

April 14, 2013 04:30
Sonny Bill Williams' anticipated return to the rugby league Test arena was put on hold Sunday when a knee injury ruled him out of the New Zealand squad for their upcoming clash with Australia. The powerful second rower last played league for New Zealand five years ago before switching to rival code union and even dabbling in boxing, beating South African veteran Francois Botha in February. He was ruled out by medical staff at his Sydney Roosters club after their 38-0 win over the Bulldogs on Friday.

RugbyL: Super League table

April 13, 2013 14:16
Super League table after Saturday's matches (played, won, drawn, lost, points for, points against, total points): Wigan 11 8 1 2 415 147 17 Huddersfield 11 8 0 3 312 176 16 Leeds 10 7 1 2 239 150 15 Catalan Dragons 12 7 1 4 282 246 15 Bradford 11 6 2 3 309 226 14 Warrington 11 6 1 4 299 207 13 St Helens 12 6 1 5 268 224 13 Hull FC 12 5 2 5 258 243 12 Hull KR 11 6 0 5 279 322 12 Widnes 11 4 1 6 254 356 9
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