Engage Super League: Fri 5th Sep Belle Vue

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.

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will get their 2009 Super League season underway with a trip to the Wigan Warriors.

Wakefield have bolstered their front-row options with the signing of Gold Coast Titans prop James Stosic.

Castleford Tigers have signed Brett Ferres on a three-year deal after the second-rower was released by Wakefield.
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 28 |
| 7 | Hull K R | 27 | 23 |
| 8 | Wakefield Wildcats | 27 | 22 |
| 9 | Harlequins FC | 27 | 22 |
| 10 | Huddersfield Giants | 27 | 21 |
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.