Today's Rugby League Headlines

Saints chief slams play-off plans
St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus is unhappy with the changes made to the play-offs for the 2009 competition.

Castleford sign forward Thompson
Castleford Tigers sign 17-year-old forward Clark Thompson from Normanton Knights.

Fiji cancellation angers Knights
York City Knights say they are disappointed their friendly game against Fiji, scheduled for Sunday, 14 December, has been cancelled.

Peacock reunited with his family
The pregnant wife of rugby league star Jamie Peacock arrives home from Bangkok after being stranded by the Thai airport protests.

Vaeau cancels Crusaders contract
Celtic Crusaders prop Ben Vaeau ends his contract with the Super League newcomers for family reasons.

Super League play-offs overhauled
The Rugby Football League announces a major revamp of the Super League play-offs for the 2009 season.

Toulouse to open season at Widnes
Toulouse Olympique will kick off the 2009 Championship season against Widnes Vikings on 14 March.

Peacock reveals World Cup regret
England captain Jamie Peacock says he may never get over the disappointment of going out of the World Cup.

Giants snap up Whitehaven's Gregg
Huddersfield Giants sign 17-year-old scrum-half Gregg McNally from Whitehaven and loan him back to his hometown club.

Stuart sorry for World Cup rant
Australia coach Ricky Stuart apologises to English referee Ashley Klein for verbally abusing him following the World Cup final defeat to New Zealand.