Author: Stephen Ibbetson
England score 82 points – but is it enough?
MARTYN SADLER reflects on England’s 82-0 victory over France. CAN anyone explain to me why this game wasn’t played a week earlier? The two teams…
North Wales Crusaders resume bid for Championship place
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have not given up hope of being in the Championship next season after resuming their application for a licence. Despite months of…
England do their bit by putting huge score on France
ENGLAND 82 FRANCE 0 STEPHEN IBBETSON, HBF Park, Perth, Saturday ENGLAND did about as much as they reasonably could in pursuit of a semi-final place…
Ata Hingano signs long-term deal with Oldham
OLDHAM have hailed a “major coup” after signing halfback Ata Hingano on a three-year deal following his departure from York Knights. Hingano, 29, spent four…
Key figure Marcus Stock signs new London Broncos deal
LONDON BRONCOS will keep the experience of Marcus Stock in their squad, with the forward committing to a fifth season at the club as their…
Netherlands take Euro B to decider
EURO B remains up for grabs after Ryan Keating’s try nine minutes from time saw NETHERLANDS edge home 28-22 against UKRAINE on Wednesday. Ukraine beat…
North Wales Crusaders out of the Championship
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS will not take part in the Championship next season – but their owner remains determined to see the club return in 2028….
Newcastle Thunder appoint Craig Huby as head coach
NEWCASTLE THUNDER have appointed Craig Huby as their new coach – and the former Castleford Tigers forward has promised an expansive style of play. Huby,…
Matty Ashurst the latest to make Salford return
SALFORD have brought back another former favourite in Matty Ashurst, and the back-rower hopes to use all his experience to help drive them up the…
Hull KR youngster earns Goole Vikings contract
GOOLE VIKINGS hope to see “local lad” Joe Thompson provide competition at halfback next season after signing the youngster from Hull KR. Thompson hails from…
