June 2007 - Rugby League News

McRae confirmed as new Reds boss

Salford City Reds unveiled Shaun McRae as head coach at a press conference this morning, giving the former St Helens and Hull FC boss five days to get his side ready for a tough home encounter with Harlequins.

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Broncos have confirmed that Brent Tate will pursue his rugby league career elsewhere.
Tate announced today he will leave the Brisbane Broncos at the end of 2007 and join the New Zealand Warriors. But the Queensland side have snapped up robust powerhouse prop, Joel Clinton from the  Penrith Panthers for next term.

BARLA GREAT BRITAIN LIONS ROAR TO HISTORIC VICTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA

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GERMISTON STADIUM, KEMPTON JOHANNESBURG

The BARLA Great Britain Lions roared to a historic first ever Test victory in South Africa when they defeated the Rhinos 30-12 in what was at times a bloody and brutal battle.

Bradford Bulls 52-20 Huddersfield Giants

New boy Tame Tupou bagged a brace on his debut as Bradford put Huddersfield to the sword in a clinical display, with Paul Deakin collecting the Carnegie Man of the Match award as the Bulls run out convincing winners 52-20.

BARLA GREAT BRITAIN LIONS NAME SQUAD FOR THE FIRST TEST

The BARLA Great Britain Lions squad for the opening First Test against the South Africa Rhinos tomorrow at Germiston Stadium, Kempton Johannesburg kick off 2.30pm has been named by Head Coach Chris Middlehurst.

 

BARLA LIONS ROAR TO VICTORY IN OPENING TOUR GAME

 

The BARLA Great Britain Lions roared off to a great start in the opening game of the tour with a 17 try salvo, against gallant Sables X111 at the Germiston Stadium, Kempton, and Johannesburg.

Report by Steve Manning, BARLA Media Manager  &  PRO

     

St Helens 25-14 Warrington Wolves

Warrington Wolves showed a tangible improvement from the last time they met with St Helens, but was not enough to stop Daniel Anderson’s men from making their way into the semi finals of the Carnegie Challenge Cup.

Wigan Warriors 25-6 Harlequins

Wigan Warriors made good their passage to the Carnegie Challenge Cup semi finals and gained revenge for last week’s engage Super League defeat with a 25-6 win over 12-man Harlequins at the JJB Stadium.

Catalans dominate French squad

Seven players from French Super League side Les Catalans Dragons have been named by John Monie in the squad to face Great Britain at Headingley Carnegie Stadium in the Frontline Test Match.

Saints within their rights

St Helens stand out as the rugby league club that has caused the most controversy by fielding weakened teams in league matches to keep their top players as fresh as possible. This time the outcry was not as pronounced as in previous years - possibly because we’ve all grown used to it - but some people were aggrieved at Saints’ perceived arrogance.