Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Oldham secure new ownership involving former players
OLDHAM are set for new ownership after an agreement was reached for a consortium headed by former players Martin Hall and Terry Flanagan to take…
Two hat-tricks as Huddersfield Giants ease past Featherstone Rovers
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 38 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 4 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Laund Hill, Saturday STAR player Amelia Brown scored a hat-trick as Huddersfield comfortably saw off Featherstone –…
Wigan Warriors’ Jenna Foubister leads Woman of Steel race
JENNA FOUBISTER is leading the race to be named Woman of Steel after topping a list of early front-runners comprised entirely of Wigan Warriors stars….
Bradford Bulls’ style will bring best out of Sam Eseh says coach
KURT HAGGERTY believes Bradford Bulls’ style will bring the best out of Sam Eseh after making the prop their first signing for 2027. Eseh, 22,…
St Helens v Huddersfield Giants preview and 21-man squads
JACOB HOST and Nene Macdonald could make welcome returns for St Helens when they host Huddersfield Giants on Sunday. Australian back-rower Host has been sidelined…
Hull FC find new ‘Mr Fix It’ in young prospect
EMERGING Hull FC youngster Will Kirby has put his hand up for another big shift against Wakefield Trinity on Friday. Hull Wyke product Kirby was…
Liam Farrell on big milestones and Wigan Warriors ‘purple patch’
LIAM FARRELL was delighted to play his 450th career game – and hasn’t ruled out a push for the big 500. The Wigan Warriors captain…
Hull FC release forward Joe Phillips
HULL FC have released forward Joe Phillips just eight months into his two-year contract with the club. Phillips, 20, signed last October after playing nine…
Billy Slater hails the Leeds-born star of Queensland’s Origin victory
QUEENSLAND coach Billy Slater marvelled at the “calmness and skill” of his scrum-half Sam Walker after he played a leading role in their series-levelling victory….
St Helens appoint Craig Richards to key role
ST HELENS have appointed Craig Richards to a new role leading their academy and pathways, tasked with ensuring the best young players are joining the…