Zak Hardaker
Leigh Leopards edge Hull Kingston Rovers in pulsating Challenge Cup final
Lachlan Lam kicks the decisive drop goal as Leigh Leopards win the 2023 Challenge Cup thanks to a 17-16 golden-point win over Hull Kingston Rovers at Wembley.
Aug 12, 18:55
Shaun Wane vows to belt out the England national anthem
Shaun Wane is set to take charge of England for the first time next Friday.
Jun 18, 13:20
England recall Joe Westerman and Gareth Widdop to World Cup squad
Reece Lyne and Tom Davies have also received call-ups.
Jun 11, 13:54
On This Day: Zak Hardaker hit with 14-month ban for failed drugs test
Zak Hardaker had tested positive for cocaine.
Apr 30, 08:46
Sam Tomkins in pole position to start at full-back for England
The Catalans Dragons star has started the season in fine form.
Apr 6, 11:56
Referee James Child pleased with reaction after speaking out
The 37-year-old addressed the subject for the first time on the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast.
Feb 25, 18:05
Kristian Woolf backs Grand Final hero Jack Welsby to star for England
The St Helens centre scored a dramatic winning try in the Super League Grand Final against Wigan.
Nov 28, 08:55
Jack Hughes unfazed to make Lions debut in unfamiliar centre role
Zak Hardaker switches moves to the wing in place of the injured Ryan Hall.
Nov 5, 09:51
Lachlan Coote, Jackson Hastings named in Great Britain lineup
Zak Hardaker handed centre berth for Tonga clash.
Oct 22, 13:42
Zak Hardaker named in Great Britain squad for New Zealand tour
Hardaker was the surprise inclusion in Bennett's 24-man touring party.
Oct 14, 18:12
Hardaker excited to take on 'the best' as Wigan face star-studded Roosters
The former England full-back will be playing in his third World Club Challenge.
Feb 15, 12:35
Zak Hardaker handed 14-month drugs ban
Ex-Castleford Tigers player Zak Hardaker is handed a backdated suspension for testing positive for cocaine last year.
Apr 30, 20:07
Zak Hardaker banned after positive drugs test
Zak Hardaker is provisionally suspended by the Rugby Football League for a failed drugs test last month, ruling him out of World Cup contention for England.
Oct 9, 09:46
Leeds Rhinos begin Super League title defence with defeat
Treble-winners Leeds Rhinos get their Super League title defence off to a losing start with a 12-10 defeat at the hands of the Warrington Wolves.
Feb 4, 22:02
Elliott Whitehead stars in England series win over New Zealand
Elliott Whitehead scores two tries as England see off a late fightback from New Zealand to win the Test series 2-1.
Nov 14, 14:54
England improve to get New Zealand series off to winning start
England recover from a slow start to beat New Zealand 26-12 at the KC Stadium in the first of three matches between the pair.
Nov 1, 18:53
Zak Hardaker: 'I want success with England'
Leeds Rhinos full-back and 2015 Man of Steel winner Zak Hardaker expresses his desire to be successful at international level with England.
Oct 31, 18:09
Ben Roberts drop-goal seals Castleford win at Leeds
Ben Roberts scores a late drop-goal to see Castleford Tigers to a 29-22 win at Leeds Rhinos.
Sep 17, 22:01
Leeds Rhinos see off Wigan Warriors test to remain top
Leeds Rhinos hold off a late fightback by Wigan Warriors at Headingley to remain top of the Super League table.
Aug 14, 22:04
Leeds Rhinos run riot against Warrington Wolves
Leeds Rhinos score eight tries as they crush Warrington Wolves 49-10 in their first Super 8s match in the Super League.
Aug 7, 21:55
Leeds Rhinos through to Challenge Cup final
Defending champions Leeds Rhinos are through to the Challenge Cup final after beating St Helens 24-14.
Jul 31, 21:55
Leeds Rhinos crush Salford Red Devils to return to top of Super League
Leeds Rhinos score 13 tries in a 68-6 rout over Salford Red Devils in Super League.
Jul 17, 21:51
Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker banned for one match
Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker is suspended for one game after pleading guilty to a dangerous throw on St Helens stand-off Travis Burns.
Jul 7, 12:32
Zak Hardaker signs new Leeds Rhinos contract
Brian McDermott admits that he is "really pleased" to see full-back Zak Hardaker commit his future to Leeds Rhinos for a further four years.
Jul 3, 09:29
Leeds Rhinos book Challenge Cup semi-finals spot
Leeds Rhinos score three tries to beat Hull FC 24-6 in the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup.
Jun 26, 21:49
Ash Handley leads Leeds Rhinos to win over St Helens
Ash Handley scores a hat-trick of tries to lead Leeds Rhinos to a 41-16 win over St Helens in the Super League.
Apr 17, 21:56
Jamie Peacock brace sets up Leeds Rhinos win
Leeds Rhinos extend their lead at the top of the Super League to six points with a comfortable win over Salford Red Devils.
Apr 12, 14:43
Leeds Rhinos back Zak Hardaker to take anger management course
Leeds Rhinos back Zak Hardaker is to take an anger management course after allegedly assaulting a student.
Apr 8, 11:20
Leeds Rhinos fight back to overcome Catalans Dragons
Leeds Rhinos run in five tries in the final 25 minutes to come from behind and beat Catalans Dragons at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.
Mar 28, 19:09
Leeds Rhinos reported player Zak Hardaker to police
Leeds Rhino's Zak Hardaker was reported to the police by his own club after they identified him from a photo following an assault.
Mar 21, 14:59
Leeds Rhinos' Zak Hardaker 'admits assaulting a student'
Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker reportedly admits to assaulting a student and is released by West Yorkshire police.
Mar 18, 12:36
Leeds Rhinos drop Zak Hardaker amid police investigation
Zak Hardaker is dropped by Leeds Rhinos after the club confirm that he is involved in a police investigation.
Mar 14, 15:55
Leeds Rhinos thrash Widnes Vikings in Super League
Leeds Rhinos maintain their winning start to the season with a comfortable 38-6 win over Widnes Vikings.
Feb 13, 21:43
Leeds Rhinos edge past Hull Kingston Rovers in thrilling Super League clash
Leeds Rhinos kick off their Super League campaign with a 40-30 victory over Hull Kingston Rovers at Craven Park.
Feb 8, 17:22
Rugby Football League drops Zak Hardaker investigation
The RFL ends its investigation into alleged homophobic comments made by Leeds Rhinos back Zak Hardaker due to insufficient evidence.
Sep 16, 13:51
Wigan Warriors too strong for Leeds Rhinos
Wigan Warriors climb up to fourth in the Super League table following a 21-6 win over Leeds Rhinos.
Sep 5, 22:06
Leeds Rhinos battle to win over Salford Red Devils
Leeds Rhinos stay within two points of Super League leaders St Helens by battling to a 22-18 victory over in-form Salford Red Devils at the AJ Bell Stadium on Friday.
Jul 25, 22:46
Zak Hardaker handed five-match ban for homophobic abuse
Leeds Rhinos and England full-back Zak Hardaker is banned for five matches having been found guilty of homophobic abuse.
Jun 10, 22:38
Late rally moves Leeds Rhinos into Challenge Cup semis
Leeds Rhinos score twice in the final seven minutes to beat Championship side Leigh Centurions 25-12 at Headingley and progress to the last four of the Challenge Cup.
Jun 6, 21:54
Leeds's Zak Hardaker 'investigated by RFL over alleged homophobic comments'
The RFL reportedly investigate Leeds Rhinos full-back Zak Hardaker after he made alleged homophobic comments.
Jun 3, 10:57
