Rugby League

Team news as Hull FC host Huddersfield in Friday's Super League fixture at the KCOM Stadium (19:45 BST).

England play their first ever Test match against Wales on Friday night, in the run-up to the Rugby League World Cup.

Hull KR have two further Super League fixtures postponed after a Covid-19 outbreak sees another eight players test positive.

Sam Tomkins will captain England in Friday's match against the Combined Nations All Stars after a marathon journey.

Wakefield second-rower Matty Ashurst signs a new deal to remain with the Super League club for a further two years.

Castleford hooker Paul McShane thought he was "past it" before he was named in the England squad to face the Combined Nations All Stars.

Fourteen years after her last England appearance, Vicky Molyneux is ready for an emotionally-proud return against Wales.

Wakefield back-rower Joe Westerman is to return to boyhood club Castleford Tigers from 2022, on a two-year deal.

Hull KR forward Luis Johnson signs a contract extension to keep him with the Super League club for a further two years.

St Helens back-rower Joel Thompson announces he will retire from rugby league at the end of the season.

Salford's Super League game v Leeds is moved to Sunday after the Rhinos requested it be delayed due to international call-ups.

Team news as Castleford Tigers host Catalans Dragons in Thursday's Super League fixture at Mend-A-Hose Jungle (19:45 BST).

England duo Jermaine McGillvary and Jake Connor are in the 19-man Combined All-Stars squad to face England on Friday.

Team news as Warrington Wolves host Leigh Centurions in Thursday's Super League fixture at the Halliwell Jones Stadium (19:45 BST).

Team news as Wakefield Trinity host Wigan Warriors in Thursday's Super League fixture at the Mobile Rocket Stadium (19:45 BST).

BBC rugby league correspondent Dave Woods says the sport needs to overcome its parochial attitude and prioritise a competitive England side in a World Cup year.

Former England international Rangi Chase leaves League One side West Wales Raiders with the club citing family reasons.

England half-back George Williams on his departure from Canberra and the NRL and the return home to be with family.

Half-back George Williams is left out of England's squad for Friday's match against the Combined Nations All Stars.

Salford's Dan Sarginson is given a three-game ban for a high tackle while Wigan's Brad Singleton is banned for headbutting.