Celtic Crusaders to kick-off Super League XIV

The newcomers will get the new season underway when they play Leeds Rhinos on February 6, plus the rest of the 2009 fixtures

Kiwis rule the world

Australia 20 New Zealand 34: Written off as no-hopers, they ripped away the World Cup that Australia had "owned" since 1975

Kiwis snatch World Cup

Australia 20 New Zealand 34: Australia soundly beaten by an indefatigable Kiwis side, who dominated the second half

Australia ready to emulate Meninga dynasty

Ricky Stuart's side have the look of an immovable object as they prepare for the World Cup final

England handed World Cup consolation

James Graham, the prop, and Gareth Ellis, the second-row forward, are named in team of the year at inaugural ceremony

Smith remains defiant after England's exit

Coach says he will not walk away but believes national team may have to change the way they play at international level

England failure blamed on recruiting

New Zealand 32 England 22: Tony Smith's side bow out of the Rugby League World Cup with another error-strewn performance

Romp for Australia despite bumps and bruises

Australia 52 Fiji 0: current world champions make short work of Fiji to set up World Cup final date with New Zealand

Fiji lose match but win friends

Australia 52 Fiji 0: the hosts reach the World Cup final after the competition's minnows overcome big-stage nerves

England miss out on World Cup final

New Zealand 32 England 22: England are out of the World Cup after losing today's semi-final in Brisbane

Fiji bring element of surprise to Australia's party

There is talk of a cricket score being rattled up in the second semi-final but the underdogs should not to be under-estimated

Captain's diary: It's do or die against New Zealand

Strengthening England's defence can lead the team past their conquerors of last week to the final, says Jamie Peacock

Smith's men hope to sizzle in semi-final

A more relaxed attitude among the players suggests England's rugby league side will test New Zealand

Smith attempts cloak and dagger operation

England coach names surprising 19-strong squad for World Cup semi-final but New Zealand team are unlikely to be fooled

Gardner has key role as Smith keeps faith

St Helens player will have the job of taming Manu Vatuvei, the New Zealand wing, in Rugby League World Cup semi-final

Gardner and McGuire left out

Tony Smith leaves pair out of England's preliminary 19-man squad for Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Fiji end Ireland's World Cup dream

Ireland 14 Fiji 30: The World Cup's surprise package are out after comprehensive defeat by Fiji in semi-final qualifier

Upbeat England ready to bounce back

Tony Smith and Ade Gardner say the squad has the talent and the belief to win Saturday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

England left in fragile state after latest defeat

Team still hope to reach World Cup final, but inexplicable loss seems to indicate that they are deluding themselves

England let lead slip against New Zealand

England 24 New Zealand 36: Tony Smith's team led 24-14 at half-time but lost after an error-strewn second half