New Hull recruit Michael Crocker is one of a number of players bound for Super League whose arrival is being held up by visa problems.
Sky Sports' top team of pundits tell us who they are tipping to make a name for themselves in 2009.
Check out skysports.com's highs and lows of 2008 and share your thoughts on the rugby league year..
From Ricky Hatton to the Ryder Cup, Sky Sports pundits reveal their highs and lows in the Year of the Rat.
Sky Sports is the home of the Rugby League World Cup and skysports.com had every angle covered... | Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Saturday 10th January | |
| 13:30 | Oldham St Annes vs Wigan St Judes |
| 13:30 | vs Ince Rose Bridge |
| 13:30 | Ellenborough vs Wigan St Patricks |
| 13:30 | Bank Quay vs Queens |
| 13:30 | Egremont Rangers vs Thornhill Trojans |
| Friday 6th February | |
| 20:00 | Leeds vs Celtic Crusaders |
| Sunday 8th February | |
| 15:00 | Wigan vs Wakefield |
| 15:00 | Harlequins RL vs Bradford |
| Friday 13th February | |
| 20:00 | St Helens vs Warrington |
| 20:00 | Hull vs Wigan |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 3rd January | |
| Skirlaugh 56 - 4 Heworth | |
| Siddal 30 - 12 Normanton Knights | |
| Stanley Rangers 12 - 40 Leigh Miners | |
| Shaw Cross Sharks 16 - 21 Castleford Lock Lane | |
| Halton Simms Cross 46 - 12 York Acorn | |
| Engage Super League Top 6 |
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| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Helens | 27 | 43 |
| 2 | Leeds Rhinos | 27 | 42 |
| 3 | Catalans Dragons | 27 | 34 |
| 4 | Wigan Warriors | 27 | 29 |
| 5 | Bradford Bulls | 27 | 28 |
| 6 | Warrington Wolves | 27 | 28 |
Phil Clarke applauds the bold play-off change, but hopes more clubs can hit the right note in 2009.
Bill Arthur reports on the visit of the Australian Fijian rugby league squad to a freezing Rochdale.
Phil Clarke makes it his mission to identify the wider failings behind England's World Cup exit.
Sky Sports brings you the best rugby league action with 58 live games from engage Super League XIV.
For some the next 12 months will be huge. We take a look at those who have plenty to prove in 2009.
How well do you remember the last 12 months? Put yourself to the test with our 100-question quiz.
Sky Sports' top team of pundits tell us who they are tipping to make a name for themselves in 2009.
Bradley WhitfieldIt's about time he was given a chance at a higher level. I am devastated to be losing him because what he has done with Burton has been nothing short of amazing. Hopefully Derby give him the opportunity to prove how good a manager he ...