Rugby League news
Some of the latest Rugby League news from different news agencies around the world on.
Flannery to quit at end of season
St Helens' Australian forward Chris Flannery plans to retire at the end of the season after five and half years' service.
Kavanagh blow 'not down to pitch'
Widnes say their new artificial pitch is not to blame for Ben Kavanagh's torn Achilles as he and Anthony Watts both face six months out.
Westerman faces three months out
Hull lose Joe Westerman for three months because of a dislocated shoulder, while Sam Moa gets a one-game ban.
Haven sign Papua New Guinea duo
Whitehaven sign the Papua New Guinea international duo of Glen Nami and Jesse Joe Parker for the 2012 Championship One season.
Giants' Lee handed two-match ban
Huddersfield Giants utility player Tommy Lee is given a two-match ban after he submitted an early guilty plea for a high tackle.
Wolves fear over Harrison injury
Warrington fear forward Ben Harrison could miss the rest of the season with suspected cruciate ligament damage.
Jones-Buchanan in lengthy lay-off
Leeds and England forward Jamie Jones-Buchanan is out for 10 to 12 weeks after keyhole surgery on his injured knee.
Millward on compassionate leave
Castleford grant head coach Ian Millward compassionate leave after the sudden death of his teenage son.
Bulls face Donaldson injury blow
Bradford Bulls back row forward James Donaldson faces six months on the sidelines after rupturing a cruciate ligament.
Aussies agree to expansion talks
The RFL and ARL will discuss staging regular fixtures between top English and Australian clubs.
Hull KR 36-36 St Helens
St Helens winger Jamie Foster salvages a 36-36 draw with a last-ditch penalty in a thriller against Hull KR at Craven Park.
Bradford 16-54 Wigan
Josh Charnley bags another brace as rampant Wigan run in 10 tries in a 54-16 victory against Bradford at Odsal.
Widnes 18-38 Salford
Luke Patten runs in two tries as Salford earn their first win of the season with a 38-18 triumph at Widnes.
Hull FC 22-14 London Broncos
Hull's 12 men hold off a second-half fightback to beat London Broncos 22-14 at the KC Stadium.
Huddersfield 22-32 Warrington
Chris Riley runs in two tries as Warrington come from behind to win at Huddersfield.
Catalan Dragons 28-20 Castleford
Castleford winger Josh Griffin claims a hat-trick but ends up on the losing side as Catalan Dragons stage a late fightback.
Leeds 26-12 Manly
Leeds Rhinos become the first Super League club since 2008 to win the World Club Challenge courtesy of victory over Manly.
AUDIO: 'Filthy' second-half by Reds - Veivers
Salford City Reds head coach Phil Veivers tells BBC Radio Manchester he thought the second-half performance in the 38-18 win at Widnes was 'filthy' and it is something they have to improve on.
AUDIO: Rovers paid the penalty - Sandercock
Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock tells BBC Radio Humberside that his team will learn from their mistakes in the 36-36 home draw with St Helens.
AUDIO: Wane praises 'outstanding' Richards
Wigan head coach Shaun Wane tells BBC Radio Manchester that Pat Richards was "outstanding" as he scored 16 points in the Warriors' 54-16 win at Bradford.
AUDIO: McDermott praises 'brave' victory
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott praises the "brave" performance that saw them clinch the World Club Challenge with a 26-12 victory over Manly at Headingley.
A man for all seasons
BBC Sport's chief sports writer Tom Fordyce takes a closer look at Leeds legend Kevin Sinfield's career
BBC's Super League Show returns
The Super League Show returns for its 14th series in February
Bulls lose Purtell for six weeks
Bradford Bulls lose Australian centre Adrian Purtell for six weeks after he picks up a chest injury.
Castleford 12-20 Bradford
Bradford earn the West Yorkshire bragging rights with a 20-12 win at rivals Castleford.
Hull FC face Catalan date problem
Hull FC admit fixture congestion means the club faces problems rearranging the postponed fixture at Catalan Dragons.
Warrington 50-10 London Broncos
Stylish Warrington run in nine tries as they come from behind to ease to a comprehensive win over London Broncos.
Huddersfield 66-6 Widnes
Huddersfield dominate Widnes in a one-sided Super League encounter at the Galpharm Stadium.
Catalan Dragons P-P Hull FC
Saturday's Stobart Super League clash between Catalan Dragons and Hull FC is postponed because of a frozen pitch.
Rovers face Dobson injury blow
Hull KR half-back Michael Dobson is likely to be out for a month after suffering a shoulder injury.
Burrow buzzing at meeting Aussies
Rob Burrow is excited at getting another chance to represent club and country again in the World Club Challenge - at Headingley.
Reds confident of paying tax bill
Salford say the future of the club is safe and that they are confident of paying off an outstanding five-figure tax bill.
St Helens 38-10 Salford City Reds
St Helens fight back after a nervy first half to win their first Super League game at their new Langtree Park home.
Wakefield 10-22 Hull KR
Hull KR hold off a determined Wakefield to claim their first Super League win of the new season.
Hull FC 20-20 Warrington Wolves
England international Ben Westwood misses a last-minute conversion chance as Warrington draw with Hull FC.
Trio suspended by Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings suspend first-team trio Scott Moore, Hep Cahill and Simon Finnigan for a breach of club discipline.
Wigan 20-6 Leeds
Josh Charnley scores his first Wigan hat-trick as the Warriors get their Super League campaign up and running with victory over champions Leeds.
In pictures: St Helens' new ground
St Helens' new Langtree Park Stadium is ready for their first Super League match against Salford on Friday.
Super League 2012 guide
BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold.