Hull KR claimed the city bragging rights with a 22-0 win in a wild derby with Hull FC on Super League opening night.
St Helens great Sean Long has returned to the club as part of Keiron Cunningham's coaching staff.
Leeds have loaned out teenage stand-off Liam Sutcliffe to struggling neighbours Bradford.
Lee Mossop is determined to go out on a high when he plays his last game for the Warriors in Saturday's Grand Final.
Four Wigan youngsters have been called up for the England Knights, who face Samoa in a friendly later this month.
Leeds Rhinos have won the race to sign highly-rated England winger Tom Briscoe from Hull FC.
Bradford have released full-back Curtis Naughton to enable him to emigrate with his family to Australia.
Liam Carberry and Tom Spencer have both left Wigan and joined Widnes and Leigh respectively.
With Super League XVIII nearing its conclusion we look back at previous Grand Finals and pick out the best.
Boots 'n' All speak to the Huddersfield Giants skipper after he wins the coveted prize.
Saints' James Roby the early 12/1 favourite with Sky Bet to claim a second Man of Steel title.
Shaun McRae saluted Wigan's defence after they secured a Grand Final showdown with Warrington.