Prop Jamie l'Anson has rejoined Oldham on a short-term contract after leaving the club at the end of last season to pursue a career in cage fighting.The 22-year-old, who began his career with Leeds Rhinos, played all but three of Oldham's games last year.He has now come to an agreement which allows him to combine the two sports.L'Anson said: The coach hasn't been off the phone so I've agreed a d
Heavy snowfall in the south of France has left a doubt over Castleford's trip to Catalans Dragons on Saturday.The French club have advised Cas's team and fans not to travel until they have completed attempts to clear the pitch in Perpignan of heavy snow. It's crazy, said Catalans general manager Christophe Levy. It snowed for the whole day and everything is closed. The players and volunteers are
Nathan Hauritz and Cameron White led the way for Australia as they beat New Zealand by six wickets in Auckland to clinch victory in their one-day series.The Kiwis were bowled out for 238 despite opener Brendon McCullum's 61, with spin bowler Hauritz taking 3-46.Rain then interrupted proceedings, leaving Australia to chase a revised target of 200 from 34 overs.They were in trouble at 85-3 but Whit
Blues captain Paul Tito says Cardiff old boy Nicky Robinson can expect a warm welcome when Gloucester arrive on Sunday for the LV= Cup semi-final.Robinson left the Blues last season for Kingsholm and has helped spark the Cherry and Whites into some good form. We do look forward to inviting Nicky back to Cardiff and hopefully we will see him in the odd ruck or two! said New Zealander second row
Richie Rees is eager to repay the vote of confidence given to him by Wales for Saturday's RBS Six Nations match against Ireland at Dublin's Croke Park.The Cardiff Blue has kept the starting scrum-half spot and will win his fourth cap, holding off the claims of more experienced players.Blues team-mate Gareth Cooper, Dwayne Peel and Mike Phillips, who has a dead leg, are the other nines in the squa
Elena Baltacha defeated wild card Alexa Glatch to reach the second round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.The world number 65 edged past the American 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 to set up a clash with China's seventh seed Li Na.Fellow Brit Anne Keothavong was beaten for the fourth time by Russia's Anna Chakvetadze, losing 2-6 6-3 6-1.Former world number one Justine Henin, playing in her first match
West Indies took a 2-1 advantage in the five-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe following a commanding 141-run victory in St Vincent.Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck two fours and a six to top score with 58 as the Windies made 245-9 after being put in.Kemar Roach then yorked Vusi Sibanda with the third ball of the Zimbabwe reply and Darren Sammy struck in each of his first three ove
Chris Cusiter says the Scotland team expect to face a fast and physical England side at Murrayfield in the RBS Six Nations match on Saturday.First and foremost, it's a huge physical challenge, said the Scots captain, whose team have suffered three consecutive Six Nations defeats. Secondly, there's the pace they have with the guys out wide. And Cusiter warned: We will have to bring our best perf
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