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Rhinos coach Rohan Smith. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com.

Rhinos boss Rohan Smith condemns abuse of refs

Referee Marcus Griffiths pictured during Rhinos' game at Huddersfield on Sunday. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com.

Abuse of ref 'damages our sport' say Rhinos

James Donaldson applauds Rhinos' fans at the end of last week's win over Warrington. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com.

Double delight for Donaldson: Rhinos man granted new deal and testimonial

John Asiata, left, celebrates the Challenge Cup victory with Leigh owner Derek Beaumont. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Wellens slams RFL after Asiata escapes punishment for injuring four players

Leeds Rhinos' Keara Bennett (Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Leeds Rhinos to appeal ban that rules out duo for Challenge Cup final at Wembley

New rules were trialled at Odsal on Thursday night. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Rhinos youth boss expresses concern after concussion trial penalty fest

Warrington's doctor indicates a concussion assessment for Jason Clark after an injury against Huddersfield. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos ready to kick off revolutionary concussion trial

St James' Park hosted the 16th edition of Magic Weekend. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Magic Weekend future close to being resolved

Clubs will now be permitted up to three marquee players but only if at least one of them is federation trained. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

RFL makes changes to salary cap regulations including marquee player extension

Wakefield Trinity hooker Liam Hood receives treatment for a head injury. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Rugby league to trial major changes in bid to reduce risk of head injuries

IMG's proposals will go to a vote later this month. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Changes to grading criteria outlined with greater emphasis on community

Batley Bulldogs are unable to play on home soil tonight. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Batley given green light for late venue switch due to 'special circumstances'

The Belle Vue pitch remains in the spotlight. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

Wakefield lose Sky Sports coverage for Hull KR clash due to pitch concerns

Simon Johnson has defended the recruitment process. (Photo: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

RFL chair on 'jobs for boys' claim and why game is brimming with fresh ideas

Tony Sutton has been tasked with heading up the RFL. (Photo: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com)

RFL confirms Tony Sutton as new chief executive as key appointment explained

Shaun Kenny-Dowall celebrates with Elliot Minchella after Hull KR's victory over Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Kenny-Dowall facing long ban as four players charged in wake of Saints-Leeds

Former referee John Holdsworth, who has died aged 76. (Picture by Varley Picture Agency)

Super League officials to pay respects to former referee John Holdsworth

Gil Dudson is shown a red card by James Child. (Photo: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com)

Dragons threatened with unprecedented punishment following crowd trouble

The RFL's new headquarters in Manchester. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

RFL interim CEO Sutton out to land permanent job after Hull FC apprenticeship

Ralph Rimmer announced his decision to leave earlier this year. (Photo: Bruce Rollinson)

RFL appoints interim chief executive as Ralph Rimmer prepares to stand down

Kevin Sinfield during day five of the Ultra 7 in 7 Challenge from Stokesley to York. The former Leeds captain is set to complete seven ultra-marathons in as many days in aid of research into Motor Neurone Disease, by running into Old Trafford at half-time of the tournament's finale on November 19. Picture: Isaac Parkin/PA Wire.

Who is Kevin Sinfield? Why is he running seven ultra marathons in seven days?
Kevin Sinfield is nearing the completion of his third running challenge to raise money for motor neurone disease charities.

James Bentley looks dejected after Leeds Rhinos' Grand Final defeat by St Helens. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

RFL investigating alleged altercation between Victor Radley and James Bentley

Keighley Cougars celebrate their League 1 success. (Picture: Tom Pearson/SWpix.com)

Keighley MP backs Cougars fight against ‘completely unfair’ RFL shake-up plans

Referee James Child shows a red card to Gil Dudson of Catalans Dragons during the Super League play-off clash in the south of France. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com

RFL to investigate after match officials pelted with missiles by Catalans fans

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, Buckingham Palace has announced. Issue date: Thursday September 8, 2022. (Picture:: Fiona Hanson/PA Wire)

What sporting events will be cancelled following death of the Queen

Hull KR have been fined by NRL. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Hull KR punished by RFL for homophobic chanting

Harry Newman has missed the last two games through suspension. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leeds Rhinos remain without Harry Newman after latest appeal rejected

The RFL is set to realign with Super League. (Picture: SWPix.com)

'This provides a solid platform' - RFL announces profit of more than £1million

Mujizz Mustapha in pre-season action for Leeds. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rhinos' Mustapha banned after disciplinary hearing

Tom Holroyd. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Rhinos' Holroyd hit by huge ban

READY FOR ACTION: Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors' players walk out on to the pitch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to contest the Betfred Challenge Cup Final. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Final’s latest ‘big day out’ one to remember, despite wrong result - Peter Smith

James Child will referee his first Challenge Cup final this weekend. (Picture: SWPix.com)

Huddersfield v Wigan - Match officials revealed for Challenge Cup final
James Child will be the man in the middle when Huddersfield Giants and Wigan Warriors face off in the Challenge Cup final on Saturday.

James Bentley scored Rhinos' first two tries against Wakefield before being sin-binned. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Rhinos' Bentley banned for third time this season

Keighley Cougars are building for the future, once again. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Rugby League has to embrace its roots in the north, urges Keighley Cougars chief

Maurice Lindsay pictured at his home in Wigan in 1999. Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com

Maurice Lindsay: RFL mourn former chief executive

REALIGNMENT: The Rugby Football League's members today voted in favour of a realignment of the sport's governance. Picture: Manuel Blondeau/SWpix.com.

Realignment of rugby league's governance is unanimously approved by RFL members

Huddersfield Giants Will Pryce is sent off in the defeat to Hull FC Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Giants' Pryce has to ‘lick wounds’ after red card against Hull FC

FLASHPOINT: Referee Chris Kendall shows the red card to Leeds Rhinos James Bentley (far right) against Warrington Wolves Picture: Tony Johnson

Salford v Rhinos: Bentley relieved to be back in the thick of it

Ian Watson,
Hudderfield Giants head coach (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Super League coaches to meet RFL over sin-binnings and suspensions

Tigers coach Lee Radford before Saturday's game. Picture by Bruce Rollinson.

Giants v Tigers: Coaches' reaction

Ken Davy. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

RFL and Super League recommend rugby league clubs back realignment of governance

BANNED: Bureta Faraimo of Castleford Tigers appeals to the referee after an incident with Will Dagger of Hull KR. Picture by Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Two Castleford Tigers players banned following defeat at Hull KR

Huddersfield Giants' Danny Levi is suspended for the Super League trip to Wigan Warriors. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

Watson eager to tackle Warriors despite ‘shock’ over ban

FINED: Wakefield Trinity have been fined £10,000 by the RFL. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Wakefield fined £10,000 by the RFL following a breach of operational rules

Hull KR coach Tony Smith. Picture: Will Palmer/SWpix.com

Hull KR boss Tony Smith supports crackdown on dangerous tackles

James Bentley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Rhinos star Bentley's ban INCREASED after appeal fails

Leeds Rhinos'
Blake Austin, centre left, is sin-binned against Hull FC last week. Picture: Steve Riding.

Blake Austin set to miss Rhinos’ Super League opener against Warrington

Rovers' Dane Chisholm has been cleared of using discriminatory language. Picture by Ed Sykes/SWpix.com.

Cleared: Rovers ace Chisholm has long ban overturned on appeal

England Knights coach Paul Anderson after their win against Jamaica at Wheldon Road. (ALLAN MCKENZIE/SWPIX)

New coaching appointments at England rugby league

HEAD COACH: Lee Radford. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Castleford Tigers preparing for training return after Covid shutdown

A scrum in Leeds Rhinos' derby at Wakefield two years ago. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

RFL issue plea to players over Covid jabs

SUPPORT ROLE: RLWC 2021 chief executive Jon Dutton pictured with the Rugby League World Cup Trophy. Matt Cook will play a key role when the tournament finally takes place next year. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Former Castleford and Hull KR star Cook keen to make supporting role count

CITY RIVALS: Hull KR will host Hull FC in the rivals round on Friday, April 15. Picture by John Clifton/SWpix.com

Super League 2022 Fixtures: Hull FC’s Pearson senses good times ahead

SANCTIONED: Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Featherstone CEO expresses disappointment as the club are sanctioned by RFL

Bobbie Goulding, pictured in action for Leeds in 1991 against his former club Widnes, is included in a list of former players preparing a concussion lawsuit against the RFL. Picture: Chris Cole/Allsport/GettyImages.

RFL concussion legal case comes as no surprise to Leeds chief

Sheffield Eagles' Josh Guzdek takes on Bradford Bulls' Aaron Murphy in the opening game of the 2021 Betfred Championship season. Next year, matches will be shown live by Premier Sports. (John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Championship seals broadcast deal with Premier Sports for live Monday night game...

Ralph Rimmer. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

RFL boss Ralph Rimmer excited about rugby league’s ‘watershed moment’

Super League and the RFL looking to bring change throughout all forms of the sport. (SWPIX)

RFL and Super League announce joint plan for change

RFL referees' boss Steve Ganson. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Leeds-based player banned for ref assault

Oliver Stickney is 17 years old, 6'7 tall and with size 16 feet

Yorkshire rugby player, 17, with size 16 feet in desperate appeal for boots