
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.

Huddersfield Giants have 'invested in the future' with the signing of England Academy star Gregg McNally.

Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McClennan is refusing to under-estimate engage Super League new-boys Celtic Crusaders.

Leeds full-back Brent Webb will miss the World Cup and possibly the start of next season after undergoing surgery on his back problem.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 27 | 43 |
| 2 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 28 |
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.