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1. 1. Farrell facing biggest test

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 31 March 2005 AFTER weeks of speculation, Andy Farrell has joined the ranks of rugby union and will be fast-tracked into an England side bidding to retain their World title in 2007. But some believe that, for all his super-star status in the 13-a-side code, Farrell wil find it hard to switch codes as smoothly as former team-mate Jason Robinson did. Geoff Green asks those in the know how he'll do.

2. 2. Seven out for Wigan

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 27 March 2005 WIGAN will be without seven regulars for their Easter Monday match at Hull after their injury crisis took a turn for the worse.

3. 3. Robinson has no remorse

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 27 March 2005 ENGLAND rugby union boss Andy Robinson refuses to apologise for plundering rugby league as he continues rebuilding for the next World Cup.

4. 4. Hands on role for Robinson

   Manchester Evening News, Sunday 27 March 2005 ANDY Robinson might have extended the truth somewhat when he declared after England's Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland that his side are ready to "take on the world", but his brain is working faster than his hands at present.

5. 5. Warriors do it for Farrell

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 26 March 2005 WIGAN'S wounded heroes showed that there is life after Andy Farrell as he heads off into rugby union.

6. 6. Leader of the pack

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 25 March 2005 SAINTS ace Paul Sculthorpe is the red-hot favourite to become Great Britain captain following Andy Farrell's '700,000 switch to rugby union.

7. 7. Farrell ready to crack new code

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 24 March 2005 ANDY Farrell will become one of the highest paid players in world rugby after Saracens announced the Wigan and Great Britain captain's '700,000 cross-code switch from league to union.

8. 8. Resignations shock Leigh

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 March 2005 SUPER League newcomers Leigh Centurions are today reeling from the sudden resignation of executive directors Derek Beaumont and Stephen Blakeley.

9. 9. Running back to happiness

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 23 March 2005 FORMER Manchester Grammer student Neil Baxter has given up his career with the Salford Reds in favour of a move into gridiron football.

10. 10. Sale trio ready to fire

    Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 22 March 2005 SALE Sharks' international stars have fired out a warning to Zurich Premiership rugby union rivals London Wasps - we're back, and we're gunning for you!

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