The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…

Highlights of Leigh Leopards and Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.

The East maintained their spot at the summit of the Racing League after a competitive night of racing at Chepstow.

Chelsea have confirmed defender Levi Colwill has undergone successful surgery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

Welsh Fire’s Tom Abell is run out after Tom Kohler-Cadmore causes a crazy mix up for his team-mate leaving him with no choice but to leave the field.

Georgia Wareham starred with bat and ball as Northern Superchargers eased past Welsh Fire at Headingley.

New Wales head coach Steve Tandy has welcomed Louis Rees-Zammit’s return to rugby and says the winger will be a “massive” addition to his squad. 

Jason Weaver caught up with Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Robbie Dolan ahead of his participation in the Shergar Cup at Ascot on Saturday

Harry Brook pulls off a cartwheel in front of his team-mate Zak Crawley during the warm-up for Northern Superchargers’ game against Welsh Fire in The Hundred.

Salford Red Devils have announced the departures of Ryan Brierley and Jack Ormondroyd as the club’s financial crisis continues to spiral.