Kiwis and Kangaroos head for Britain in 2004
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Great Britain is to host a Tri-Nations tournament involving Australia and New Zealand in the autumn of 2004. The countries will play each other twice, leading to a final in November. The competition, the first to be played in this form, will start with the Kiwis and the Kangaroos playing each other in Britain, with the hosts joining in when the domestic season is over.
The game's oldest domestic competition gets into full swing today with Super League clubs entering the Challenge Cup at the fourth round stage. Today's programme includes two all-Super League ties, with Castleford going to Wakefield and Warrington hosting Bradford.
Graham Steadman, the Castleford coach, is one of the growing number who believe that the Cup should be later in the season and there is a risk of his side being ambushed by a Wakefield team that looks to have strengthened considerably over the winter.
Bradford will be wary of Warrington, after losing there twice in league games in recent seasons.
This evening, the French club destined for Super League, Union Treiziste Catalane, will be out to show against St Helens that they have improved since the same stage last season, when they were thrashed 72-6 by Wigan.
The amateurs of Wath Brow, who beat Workington in the last round, have another tilt against professional opposition this evening in the shape of Batley.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments