Rob Conlon
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Carlos Carvahal: Fernando Forestieri a "special player"
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvahal heaps praise on summer signing Fernando Forestieri after the Owls beat Preston North End 3-1 at Hillsborough.
Oct 3, 17:46
Bradford Bulls coach James Lowes slams RFL after playoff loss to Wakefield
Bradford Bulls coach James Lowes hits out at the RFL for introducing the Super 8s after his team were beaten 24-16 by Wakefield Wildcats in the Million Pound Game.
Oct 3, 17:31
Sheffield Wednesday hang on to win at Preston North End
Kieran Lee celebrates his 100th appearance for Sheffield Wednesday with the opening goal in the 3-1 win over Preston North End.
Oct 3, 17:03
Demarai Gray guides Birmingham City to victory at Leeds United
Demarai Gray and Jacques Maghoma strike to secure Birmingham City a 2-0 win at Leeds United.
Oct 3, 17:00
Abel Hernandez fires Hull City to victory at Nottingham Forest
Uruguay forward Abel Hernandez scores the winner as Hull City win 1-0 at Nottingham Forest, who have Matt Mills sent off.
Oct 3, 16:56
Half-Time Report: Kieran Lee fires Sheffield Wednesday into lead at Preston North End
Kieran Lee fires Sheffield Wednesday into a 1-0 lead over Preston North End with a goal on the stroke of half time.
Oct 3, 15:57
Half-Time Report: Demarai Gray gives Birmingham City lead at Leeds United
Demarai Gray gives Birmingham City a 1-0 lead at Elland Road at half time.
Oct 3, 15:52
Half-Time Report: Abel Hernandez gives Hull City lead at Nottingham Forest
Abel Hernandez atones for his penalty miss by giving Hull City a 1-0 half-time lead at Nottingham Forest.
Oct 3, 15:49
Preston North End sign Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy on loan
Preston North End sign Crystal Palace defender Paddy McCarthy on a 93-day emergency loan.
Oct 3, 14:45
Team News: Preston North End hand Paddy McCarthy debut at Sheffield Wednesday
Paddy McCarthy starts for Preston North End at Sheffield Wednesday after joining on loan from Crystal Palace.
Oct 3, 14:13
Team News: Jake Livermore starts for Hull City at Nottingham Forest
Midfielder Jake Livermore is given his first Championship start of the season for Hull City at Nottingham Forest.
Oct 3, 14:09
Team News: Leeds United hand Will Buckley debut against Birmingham City
Will Buckley starts for Leeds United against Birmingham City after joining on loan from Sunderland in midweek.
Oct 3, 14:05
Khouma Babacar fires ten-man Fiorentina to victory over Genoa
Senegalese striker Khouma Babacar's second-half header fires ten-man Fiorentina to victory over Genoa in Serie A.
Sep 12, 18:58
Leeds Rhinos centre Jimmy Keinhorst could miss up to six weeks
Leeds Rhinos centre Jimmy Keinhorst could miss the rest of the season after suffering a suspected fractured eye socket.
Sep 12, 18:55
Aitor Karanka praises Middlesbrough patience in MK Dons victory
Manager Aitor Karanka praises Middlesbrough's patience in their 2-0 victory over MK Dons after the hosts struggled to break down the newly-promoted side.
Sep 12, 18:19
Lille hold Lyon to goalless draw at Stade de Gerland
Neither Lyon or Lille manage to find an opening as the duo draw 0-0 at the Stade de Gerland.
Sep 12, 18:01
Uwe Rosler praises Leeds United substitutes following Brentford draw
Leeds United manager Uwe Rosler praises the impact of his substitutes after Mirco Antenucci came off the bench to salvage a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
Sep 12, 17:43
Coach James Lowes accepts blame for Bradford's defeat to Hull KR
Bradford Bulls head coach James Loews accepts the blame for the 48-4 defeat to Hull KR in the Super 8 Qualifiers.
Sep 12, 17:26
Former England duo fire Middlesbrough to victory over MK Dons
Former England internationals Stewart Downing and David Nugent fire Middlesbrough to a 2-0 win over MK Dons.
Sep 12, 17:06
Burnley snatch victory over Sheffield Wednesday with late double
Late goals from Matty Taylor and Andre Gray snatch victory for Burnley, who beat Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 in the Championship.
Sep 12, 17:02
Mirco Antenucci equaliser denies Brentford at Leeds United
Mirco Antenucci grabs an equaliser to secure Leeds United a 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road.
Sep 12, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Sheffield Wednesday forward Atdhe Nuhiu cancels out David Jones's opener
Striker Atdhe Nuhiu cancels out David Jones's opener for Burnley to ensure that Sheffield Wednesday go into the break all square at Turf Moor.
Sep 12, 16:18
Half-Time Report: Middlesbrough held goalless by MK Dons
Championship big-spenders Middlesbrough are so far goalless by MK Dons at the Riverside.
Sep 12, 15:55
Half-Time Report: Marco Djuricin debut goal gives Brentford lead at Leeds United
Marco Djuricin strikes on his debut to give Brentford a 1-0 half-time lead against Leeds United at Elland Road.
Sep 12, 15:48
Andrew Ayew cites Garry Monk as major influence in joining Swansea City
Premier League Player of the Month Andre Ayew cites manager Garry Monk as the major factor in his decision to join Swansea City.
Sep 12, 14:48
Team News: Sheffield Wednesday hand debuts to trio at Burnley
Daniel Pudil, Barry Bannan and Fernando Forestieri all make Sheffield Wednesday debuts at Burnley, who have Matt Lowton back fit.
Sep 12, 14:17
Team News: David Nugent starts as Middlesbrough host MK Dons
David Nugent is given the nod ahead of top scorer Kike to start up front for Middlesbrough against MK Dons.
Sep 12, 14:14
Team News: Uwe Rosler names unchanged Leeds United side for Brentford clash
Manager Uwe Rosler names an unchanged Leeds United side from the team that won at Derby for their clash with Brentford.
Sep 12, 14:09
Barry Bannan eyes promotion with Sheffield Wednesday
New Sheffield Wednesday signing Barry Bannan is targeting promotion to the Premier League with the Championship's "sleeping giants"
Sep 5, 22:54
Courtney Lawes regains tackling confidence following shoulder injuries
England lock Courtney Lawes reveals that he has finally regained his confidence in defence after injuring both shoulders last season.
Sep 5, 22:33
France snatch late victory against Scotland in final World Cup warm-up game
Winger Noa Nakaitaci's late try secures France a dramatic 19-16 victory over Scotland, who spurned the chance to level the scores with a final-play penalty.
Sep 5, 22:07
Stevan Jovetic inspires Montenegro to victory over Liechtenstein
Inter Milan forward Stevan Jovetic inspires Montenegro to a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in a Euro 2016 qualifier in Podgorica.
Sep 5, 21:37
McDermott bemoans "tired" Leeds Rhinos following St Helens defeat
Coach Brian McDermott admits that Leeds Rhinos' 50-0 Challenge Cup final victory over Hull KR caught up with the players in their 32-18 home defeat to St Helens.
Sep 5, 21:16
Keiron Cunningham hails St Helens captain Jon Wilkin
Coach Keiron Cunningham hails the influence of captain Jon Wilkin, who returned from injury in St Helens' 32-18 victory at Leeds Rhinos.
Sep 5, 21:00
Stuart Lancaster: England ready for World Cup
Head coach Stuart Lancaster declares that England are "ready" for the World Cup after beating Ireland 21-13 at Twickenham.
Sep 5, 20:37
Wales sweat on injured duo Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb
Wales suffer a double injury blow as key duo Leigh Halfpenny and Rhys Webb are stretchered off during the narrow victory over Italy.
Sep 5, 20:17
Lee Johnson: 'Lack of patience cost Barnsley'
Manager Lee Johnson bemoans Barnsley's lack of patience as they are beaten 2-1 at home by Shrewsbury Town.
Sep 5, 19:51
Shaun Wane hopes Wigan Warriors wowed London fans with victory over Catalans
Coach Shaun Wane hopes that Wigan Warriors' 42-16 victory over Catalans Dragons has helped attract new fans to rugby league after the game was held at Millwall FC's The Den.
Sep 5, 19:37
Season start pleases Leeds United manager Uwe Rosler
Manager Uwe Rosler admits that he is pleased with Leeds United's start to the season.
Sep 5, 19:21
Report: Hull FC full back Jordan Rankin to join Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
According to reports, Hull FC full-back Jordan Rankin will join Wakefield Trinity Wildcats at the end of the season.
Sep 5, 19:07
