Rugby League

Toronto Wolfpack forward Jack Bussey is banned for eight games after pleading guilty to a Grade F biting charge.

England international Sam Burgess is "happy for the truth to be found" following allegations his social media account was used to send lewd pictures to a woman in May.

The RFL is to investigate a biting allegation against Toronto's Jack Bussey after their Qualifiers win over Toulouse.

Hull KR move one step closer to assuring a Super League place next season by beating London Broncos.

Liam Sutcliffe's last-minute penalty goal steers Leeds towards Super League safety with an 18-16 victory over Salford.

Rugby league clubs vote to scrap the Super 8s format and return to a conventional promotion and relegation system from 2019.

Hull KR will be without injured trio Adam Quinlan, Lee Jewitt and the departing Justin Carney for the remaining Super 8s Qualifiers.

Catalans Dragons winger Fouad Yaha swaps codes to join French rugby union club Agen on a two-year contract.

Team news as St Helens host Hull FC in Friday's Super 8s fixture at Totally Wicked Stadium (19:45 BST).

Elliot Kear will captain Wales during this autumn's European Championship.

Team news as Wakefield Trinity host Catalans Dragons in Friday's Super 8s fixture at The Mobile Rocket Stadium (19:45 BST).

Team news as Wigan Warriors host Warrington Wolves in Friday's Super 8s fixture at The DW Stadium (19:45 BST).

Team news as Castleford Tigers host Huddersfield Giants in Thursday's Super 8s fixture at Mend-A-Hose Jungle (19:45 BST).

Salford will be without half-back Jackson Hastings for two games after he is suspended for a high tackle.

Wigan Warriors forward Macauley Davies has been forced to retire at the age of 22 on medical grounds.

Ex-Wales rugby union defence coach Clive Griffiths is recovering from a suspected heart attack, his club Doncaster Knights have confirmed.

Leeds Rhinos and Hull KR both win in the Qualifiers to move closer to retaining their Super League status.

Salford Red Devils take a huge step towards a Super League place with a 28-16 Qualifiers win over Toronto Wolfpack.

Leeds Rhinos appoint South Sydney Rabbitohs assistant David Furner as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Former Leeds Rhinos and Wales rugby league player Damian Gibson explains how his work in The Home Run Project uses running to unite the homeless community.