Rugby League

England and Leeds Rhinos captain Kevin Sinfield requires surgery on a thumb injury and will be out for around six weeks.

England coach Steve McNamara is to travel to Australia this week to meet his international players based in the NRL.

England easily defeat the Exiles in their only scheduled competitive fixture ahead of this autumn's World Cup.

Salford City Reds are deducted two points and fined £5,000 for fielding 14 players during a match against Castleford in April.

Australian's Dean Collis agrees a new contract with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, extending his stay at the club until 2016.

Castleford Tigers sign former Wigan and Widnes prop Ben Davies on a deal until the end of the 2013 season.

Paul Aiton will miss Wakefield's next match after receiving a one-game suspension from the Rugby Football League.

Wigan Warriors are one of three clubs interested in prop Sam Hopkins, says Leigh Centurions director Andy Mazey.

Leeds winger Ben Jones-Bishop is to return to action following six months out with a blood clot on his lung.

Catalan Dragons prop Remi Casty will join former coach Trent Robinson when he moves to Sydney Roosters in 2014.

Widnes complete a deal for Hull FC second-row Danny Tickle to join them on a three-year deal next season.

Salford boss Brian Noble challenges his players to improve their performances after heavy loss to Wakefield.

Bradford full-back Brett Kearney believes the Bulls need to win five of their last eight games to reach the play-offs

Wakefield beat Salford to climb a place to 10th in Super League, ending a run of four straight defeats.