
The Rugby Football League has confirmed that the top-eight teams in next year's engage Super League will go forward to the play-offs.

Bradford Bulls open the 2009 season a week earlier than their rivals with a visit to Harlequins.

Huddersfield Giants have begun strengthening for next season with the announcement that they have bought Keal Carlile

Teenage prop forward Steve Crossley has been handed a two-year full-time contract with the Bradford Bulls.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 28 |
| 6 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 28 |
| 7 | Hull K R | 27 | 23 |
Rob Burrow takes a look back at the 2008 World Cup and looks forward to a long overdue holiday.
Phil Clarke makes it his mission to identify the wider failings behind England's World Cup exit.
After several weeks of Pommie Bashing in Australia, Bill Arthur attempts to redress the balance.