AFTER the emotional turmoil of Paris and the shock of Mike Ruddock’s departure there may be a temptation to gloss over this weekend’s round of Celtic League fixtures.

OFFICIALS from the London Broncos rugby league outfit have hailed the club’s merger with rugby union’s Harlequins as the dawn of a bright new era for rugby league in the English capital.

Formula One organisers today announced a minute’s silence will be held before Sunday’s British Grand Prix as a mark of respect to those who died and were injured in the terrorist attacks in London.

Big-hitting Wasps hooker Trevor Leota is being lined up for a summer switch to rugby league in a bid to keep him in shape for next season.

League side London Broncos have copied the format of television’s popular music talent shows to launch their own search for a star of the future.

Darren Albert, Super League’s exciting capture from Australian champions Newcastle Knights, is bracing himself for his first St Helens-Wigan derby.

Duncan McRae will relaunch his rugby career against the Lions tomorrow after firing a parting shot at Premiership under-achievers Saracens.