Author: Matthew Shaw
Five players that impressed this weekend
With a number of teams taking to the field this weekend, it finally feels like the new season is upon us. We had shocks in abundance…
Smith expects Gidley and Sandow to flourish
Warrington Wolves’ head of coaching and rugby Tony Smith believes Kurt Gidley and Chris Sandow have plenty of improvement left in them despite impressive performances…
Wane plays down Wigan defeat
Shaun Wane highlighted a number of notable absences from his team as a factor for Wigan’s 32-16 defeat to Salford Red Devils. Wigan were left…
Nielsen signs for Souths
Dane Nielsen has completed his anticipated return to the NRL by signing for South Sydney Rabbitohs on a two-year deal. The former Bradford centre left…
McDermott heaps praise on Bulls after strong showing in defeat
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott believes Bradford are a ‘better team’ after watching his Leeds Rhinos side scrape to a 26-12 victory over the Bulls….
HIGHLIGHTS: Hull FC vs Hull KR
Hull FC made an emphatic statement yesterday as they thrashed fierce rivals Hull KR 60-20 to inject a serious dose of momentum into their season…
HIGHLIGHTS: Leeds Rhinos vs Bradford Bulls
Leeds won their first match at Headingley in 2016 after defeating a determined Bradford outfit 26-12. In what was a difficult game for the…
Defeat a reality check for Wildcats, says Smith
Wakefield Wildcats head coach Brian Smith has demanded more from his side following their 32-6 defeat to Castleford. The Wildcats were far from their best…
Radford delighted with ‘box office’ Pritchard
Lee Radford heaped praise on debutant Frank Pritchard after he put in a wonderful display in Hull FC’s 60-20 hammering of rivals Hull KR. Pritchard…
KR couldn’t cope, admits Chester
Chris Chester expressed his dismay following Hull KR’s embarrassing 60-20 defeats to fierce rivals Hull FC. Rovers conceded ten tries in what was another disappointing…