Rugby

St Helens have suffered a blow with the news that second rower Sia Soliola will be out for up to 10 weeks with a foot injury.

Adrian Morley is expected to be fit to line-up for Warrington in Monday's Super League clash with Wigan.

Players have overwhelmingly rejected the Rugby Football League's (RFL) plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the course of the season.

Rock-bottom Salford City Reds host St Helens on Friday looking to bounce back from two hammerings.

Jacob Miller could make his Super League debut for Hull FC as they travel to face Castleford Tigers in a game live on Sky Sports on Friday.

Wigan Warriors ace Liam Farrell sees no reason why the Super League leaders cannot have a strong presence at the World Cup later this year.

South Africa have made at least two changes to their pack but will wait until the day before Saturday's four-nations final against Samoa to make decisions on captain Jean de Villiers and flanker Willem Alberts's fitness.

British and Irish Lions assistant coach Rob Howley is hoping the defeat to the Brumbies will inspire them to a Test series victory in Australia.

Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of fly-half Jonny Bentley from Cornish Pirates.

Hull Kingston Rovers are resigned to losing star forward Mickey Paea to their city rivals Hull FC.