But, although welcoming back Cameron Phelps, George Carmont, Mark Riddell and Iafeta Paleaaesina, the injury-hit leaders were without Amos Roberts, Thomas Leuluai, Stuart Fielden and Harrison Hansen.

BBC: Salford City Reds 4-18 Wigan Warriors

Phelps' bid to match Mark Spitz's historic 1972 haul of seven swimming gold medals has been thwarted by third place finishes in the 4x100m free relay and the 200m freestyle.

CNN: Phelps strikes gold, misses record

ATHENS, Greece -- Michael Phelps has won a fifth gold to claim a place alongside Mark Spitz as one of the greatest swimmers in Olympic history.

CNN: Phelps wins gold medal number five