Bill Tupou should be in contention for Man of Steel award, insists Tom Johnstone

Wakefield winger Tom Johnstone has insisted centre and partner-in-crime Bill Tupou belongs on the shortlist for this year’s Man of Steel: but admits he may…

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Albert Kelly hopeful of full recovery from concussion layoff in time for 2019 pre-season

Hull FC half-back Albert Kelly has expressed his frustration over a difficult 2018 spent battling concussion – but he insists he is hopeful of being…

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Zak Hardaker can help Wigan in bid for Grand Final glory despite ban, insists Shaun Wane

He may not be able to return to playing until November but Shaun Wane has insisted that Zak Hardaker’s influence, while training with his new…

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Players union working with RFL on recognition agreement to give players a voice

Professional players in this country will soon have a voice in the sport’s biggest issues. That’s the hope of Garreth Carvell, head of the players’…

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Hughes aiming to continue record run of appearances for a good while yet

Super League’s marathon man Jack Hughes admits he’s got no intention of seeing his record run of consecutive appearances come to an end any time…

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Castleford unlikely to recruit Jake Webster replacement for 2019, admits Daryl Powell

Castleford coach Daryl Powell has indicated that Greg Minikin, rather than a new recruit, is the favourite to fill the centre spot which will be…

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Wane warns Wigan to ‘expect the unexpected’ against Wakefield Trinity

Wigan Warriors coach has admitted his side need to expect the unexpected against Wakefield Trinity tonight. Unlike the Warriors, who can strengthen their grip on…

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The most open Man of Steel vote in years? Six of the leading contenders

As recently as a few weeks ago, there seemed to be only one clear winner for the 2018 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel award:…

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OPINION: Why don’t the players get a vote in the league structure if other entities do?

It will be a relief for many, if not everyone within rugby league, that what feels like the longest-running saga in the sport’s recent history…

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Squad news for Friday’s two Super League Super 8s games

Hull FC v Castleford (7:45pm, KCOM Stadium, Sky Sports) Despite being beaten 80-10 at Warrington last week, injury-hit Hull FC make just one change to…

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