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1. 1. Warriors star Botham forced to quit

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 August 2005 WIGAN Warriors star Liam Botham has been forced to retire from rugby league at the age of 27.

2. 2. RL: Cup energised by new deal

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 31 August 2005 THE Rugby Football League have secured a new Challenge Cup sponsorship deal with Powergen, just 24 hours before putting tickets on sale for next year's return to Wembley.

3. 3. Farrell joins England's elite

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 09 August 2005 FORMER Great Britain rugby league captain Andy Farrell has been named in England's elite union squad for the new season.

4. 4. RL: Botham Jnr quits

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 August 2005 LIAM Botham, son of cricket legend Ian Botham, has been forced to retire from rugby league at the age of 27.

5. 5. Saints sign Smith

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 19 August 2005 MATTY Smith, who turned to rugby league despite being a promising footballer with Everton, has been rewarded with a two-year, full-time contract with St Helens.

6. 6. RU: Prop idol Woodie packs in

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 25 August 2005 ENGLAND'S World Cup rugby hero Trevor Woodman has been forced to retire after failing to recover from a back injury sustained while training with Sale Sharks early last season.

7. 7. RL: Sad day as Vikings fall

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 22 August 2005 WIDNES coach Frank Endacott admitted it was a "sad day for our club" after his side were relegated from the engage Super League.

8. 8. Jewell proud of Wigan journey

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 09 August 2005 WHEN Paul Jewell first drove to Wigan from his native Liverpool, he was met by a sight which temporarily left him confused.

9. 9. The Ian Millward column

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 02 August 2005 THE signing by Warrington Wolves of Andrew Johns has got to be one of the best and most innovative decisions I’ve seen by a club and an administrator in a long while.

10. 10. Hull 25 Leeds 24

    Manchester Evening News, Saturday 27 August 2005 A DROP goal from Danny Brough was all that separated the sides after one of the most gripping Challenge Cup finals in history as Hull lifted the trophy for the first time in 23 years.

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