Rugby League news
Some of the latest Rugby League news from different news agencies around the world on.
Widnes deny pitch safety concerns
Widnes reject safety concerns over artificial pitch following their Super League opener against Wakefield.
Wigan's Farrell hit by RFL charge
Wigan back-row forward Liam Farrell is charged by the Rugby Football League with a dangerous tackle on Huddersfield centre Leroy Cudjoe.
Hull FC 20-20 Warrington Wolves
England international Ben Westwood misses a last-minute conversion chance as Warrington draw with Hull FC.
Wigan 16-20 Huddersfield
Larne Patrick runs in two tries as Huddersfield shock Wigan at the DW Stadium to ruin Shaun Wane's first game in charge.
Bradford 12-34 Catalan Dragons
Scott Dureau stars at Odsal as Catalan Dragons start off their Super League campaign with an emphatic win against Bradford.
London Broncos 24-34 St Helens
Jamie Foster scores 18 points as St Helens fight back from a half-time deficit to win at London Broncos.
Salford 10-24 Castleford
Castleford spoil Salford's party by winning the first Super League game at the new Salford City Stadium.
Widnes 14-32 Wakefield
Wakefield spoil Widnes's Super League comeback party after producing an impressive second-half performance to seal victory.
Leeds 34-16 Hull KR
Kevin Sinfield kicks five goals on his 400th appearance as Super League champions Leeds begin the defence of their title by beating Hull KR.
Briggs joins Featherstone on loan
Bradford Bulls loan half-back Kyle Briggs back to Championship side Featherstone Rovers for the 2012 season.
Super League is 'better than NRL'
Australians Joel Monaghan and Brett Finch say England's Super League is more attractive than their home competition.
Wigan's Tomkins keen to kick on
Sam Tomkins says committing his future to rugby league was a tough choice - but has set his sights on winning more trophies.
AUDIO: Gentle disappointed with result
Hull FC head coach Peter Gentle tells BBC Radio Humberside that he is disappointed with their 20-20 draw at home to Warrington.
AUDIO: Wane 'gutted' with opening loss
Wigan Warriors head coach Shaun Wane tells BBC Radio Manchester he is "gutted" with the 20-16 loss at home to Huddersfield Giants in the first game of the new Super League season.
AUDIO: Sandercock happy with performance
Hull Kingston Rovers head coach Craig Sandercock tells BBC Radio Humberside that he was pleased with his side's performance in the 34-16 defeat at Leeds.
AUDIO: Wellens excited by St Helens move
St Helens captain Paul Wellens tells School Report he is looking forward to playing at the club's new Langtree Park ground.
VIDEO: Sam Tomkins on life at Wigan
As Wigan prepare for the start of the Super League season, Sam Tomkins tells BBC Sport he is determined to add to his trophy haul.
VIDEO: Sinfield on rugby, retirement and life with Leeds
As Leeds prepare to defend their Super League crown, Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield tells the BBC's Tom Fordyce he will finish his career with the club after revealing his thoughts have begun to turn to retirement.
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 on Monday, 6 February
Joseph earns Bradford Bulls deal
Former Huddersfield prop Phil Joseph joins Bradford Bulls on a one-year contract.
Aussie Grehan moves to Castleford
Castleford sign Aussie utility player James Grehan from French side Limoux on a one-year contract.
Quadruple injury woe for Catalans
Catalan Dragons are rocked by a quadruple injury blow which will see them start the new Super League season without a specialist winger.
London Broncos name Gower captain
London Broncos name Australian half-back Craig Gower as their captain for the forthcoming season.
Huddersfield face prop shortage
Huddersfield Giants are facing a prop shortage just a month before the start of the new Super League season.
Hull FC season preview 2012
Hull FC's off-field transformation could mean a potential season of 'work in progress' at the KC Stadium.
Welham agrees new deal at Hull KR
Hull KR centre Kris Welham signs a three-year contract extension at Craven Park.
Watkins signs new Rhinos contract
Leeds Rhinos centre Kallum Watkins commits himself to the club until 2016.
Salford season preview 2012
With no big names arriving at Salford, Phil Veivers has a big task of settling the Reds into their new home at Barton and improving on last season's 11th-placed finish.
St Helens season preview 2012
St Helens may have lost some star names but they are looking forward to life in their new Langtree Park home with relish.
Wakefield's Moore rejoins Batley
Batley Bulldogs re-sign half-back Gareth Moore following his release by Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
Warrington season preview 2012
Warrington coach Tony Smith targets his team's "attitude" and "mentality" as he again sets his sights on the Super League title after last season's near miss.
Widnes season preview 2012
Widnes may not set Super League alight in their first season back since 2005, but they have potential to upset some of the competiton's established teams.
Wigan season preview 2012
Challenge Cup holders Wigan start life under new coach Shaun Wane looking to reclaim their Super League crown.
New Year Honours: Sport awards in pictures
Sporting greats are recognised
VIDEO: Super League Show preview
Tanya Arnold, Dennis Betts and Ian Millward preview the first Super League Show of the new season, which airs on Monday, 6 February 2012 at 2335 GMT on BBC One.
Super League 2012 guide
BBC rugby league commentator Dave Woods gives his pre-season verdict on how Super League XVII will unfold.