James O'Brien

Challenge Cup final dress rehearsals are becoming one of rugby league's strangest recurring traditions.

Jim Lenihan told Huddersfield Giants that they must "stop being victims" after slumping to a 52-0 defeat at Leeds Rhinos.

There was little pushback when Kurt Haggerty declared that any promoted club avoiding the bottom three would represent "a pretty incredible achievement".

Daryl Powell insists Wakefield Trinity's away clash with Toulouse Olympique is less about revenge and more about finding consistency.

Ryan Carr has expressed his confidence that Jason Qareqare will remain at Castleford Tigers after the winger underlined his value with a hat-trick against St Helens.

Wigan Warriors star Bevan French could be in line for a surprise Wembley appearance after being named in Matt Peet's 21-man squad.

There was no talk of retirement when Rhyse Martin spoke earlier this week.

Paul Lakin knows Hull KR's rise cannot last forever – but he is embracing the challenge of making it last as long as possible.

Hull KR have spent the past few years proving they belong among rugby league's elite.

If Hull KR arrived at Wembley believing the balance of power had shifted, Wigan Warriors delivered a crushing reality check.