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WCC to be broadcast worldwide
Sunday’s Gillette World Club Challenge match between Leeds Rhinos and Melbourne Storm to decide the best club Rugby League side in the world will be broadcast around the world to more than 30 countries.
Sinfield: We're miles ahead of last year
Leeds captain Kevin Sinfield believes that his squad are in a better position than last year heading into Sunday’s World Club Challenge against Melbourne Storm.
Quins rookie ready for NRL champs
Harlequins youngster Ben Bolger only made his Super League debut three weeks ago; this Sunday he could be facing NRL champions, Melbourne Storm at the Twickenham Stoop.
Hoffman wary of Rhinos charge
Australian champions Melbourne Storm are expecting to face a Leeds Rhinos team at their explosive best when the two sides meet in the Gillette World Club Challenge at Elland Road on Sunday week.
Inglis and Slater face fitness race
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy is confident that two of the greatest players in the world will be fit to face Leeds next week.
Quins ready for Storm test
Harlequins head coach, Brian McDermott, says fans will be in for a real treat when his side take on Melbourne Storm play at the Stoop on Sunday.
Wigan boss offers Leeds advice
Former Melbourne coach Michael Maguire has identified three Storm forwards as major threats to Leeds Rhinos ahead of the Gillette World Club Challenge at Elland Road on Sunday February 28.
Hat-trick hero relishing Storm clash
Harlequins winger Will Sharp - who scored a hat trick in Sunday's victory over Catalans Dragons - says he cannot wait for the arrival of Melbourne Storm this weekend.
David Cameron backs Rhinos
Conservative Party leader David Cameron MP has give his backing to Leeds ahead of the World Club Challenge against Melbourne.
Leeds football stars have divided loyalties
Leeds United team-mates Andy Hughes and Patrick Kisnorbo have divided loyalties ahead of the World Club Challenge.
World success could spur on Rhinos
Kevin Sinfield believes success in the World Club Challenge could spur Leeds on to win a fourth successive Super League title.
McNamara wishes rivals luck
Bradford coach Steve McNamara has sent Leeds a "good luck" message ahead of their World Club Challenge match with Melbourne next month.M
Storm deny Mason reports
Melbourne have denied reports that they have signed Willie Mason, who could still yet move to Super League with Crusaders.
Hoffman confident of Rhinos scalp
Melbourne Storm’s Ryan Hoffman is in confident mood ahead of the World Club Challenge against Leeds in February.
Rhinos warned to expect Storm backlash
Melbourne skipper Cameron Smith has warned Leeds that the NRL champions will be smarter and better prepared for the 2010 World Club Challenge.
Slater plots Leeds revenge
Melbourne star Billy Slater has his sights fixed on revenge as his team prepares for February's World Club Challenge against Leeds.
Gillette Fusion to sponsor 2010 World Club Challenge
Gillette Fusion will sponsor the 2010 World Club Challenge match between Super League champions Leeds Rhinos and NRL winners Melbourne.
Storm make treble signing
Melbourne Storm has completed the signings of former Parramatta Eels forward Todd Lowrie, Bulldogs prop John Kite and ex-Newcastle outside back Luke MacDougall.
Melbourne win NRL
Melbourne won their second NRL crown in three years with a 23-16 victory over brave Parramatta in the Grand Final.
Storm face Eels in NRL Grand Final
Parramatta will face Melbourne in the NRL Grand Final after becoming the first team in history to qualify from 8th position.
