Finally back on the grandest stage once more, St Helens have learnt their lessons according to captain James Roby.

If you ask Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson, being written off at the start of the season was the best thing that could have happened.

One of the biggest weekends in Salford Red Devils’ history is just days away but the build-up Josh Jones is set to embark on will certainly take some beating.

Short of a pair of horns, Danny McGuire is about as Rhino as they come as he prepares to lead his beloved Leeds into battle against Castleford Tigers at Old Trafford.

Last weekend more than 125,000 people came to Manchester to watch both codes of rugby, at long last a chance for union to sell itself to the typically league-loving North.

Wigan Warriors’ battling spirit will put them in contention for Super League Grand Final glory in the coming seasons, says coach Shaun Wane after Leeds came from behind twice to edge the game by two points at the weekend.

Wigan Warriors and head coach Shaun Wane are intent on gaining redemption following last season’s final defeat to St Helens as they prepare for the Super League Grand Final against Leeds Rhinos.

Rugby union organisers simply would not put their game up against a football game with such magnitude, so why do they feel they can do it against the biggest game in English rugby league?

The Warriors ran in five tries at the DW stadium against a Huddersfield side that have yet again fallen at the final hurdle. Wigan’s Grand Final opponents will be decided in tonight’s second semi-final between Leeds and St Helens.

The Warriors issued a statement on their website explaining Flower had been found guilty of gross misconduct due to violent conduct, bringing into disrepute the Wigan club and the game of rugby league.

Shaun Wane’s Warriors are looking to retain their Super League crown for the second season running when they clash with St Helens in the Grand Final at Old Trafford this weekend.