Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Tristan Sailor promises new flair to St Helens under Paul Rowley
TRISTAN SAILOR believes supporters’ prayers will be answered by new St Helens coach Paul Rowley. After three seasons under the charge of club legend Paul…
Workington Town forward Caine Barnes forced to retire by ‘cruel’ injury
WORKINGTON TOWN forward Caine Barnes has retired from rugby league following a serious back injury. The 26-year-old ruptured a disc in his lower back during…
North Wales Crusaders stalwart leaves on eve of season
PROP Jack Houghton has departed North Wales Crusaders by mutual agreement, two weeks before the Championship season begins. The 28-year-old has been an important figure…
Celebrating rugby league’s three exceptional treble winners in 2025
Hull KR, Wigan Warriors and Halifax Panthers all found the ingredients to dominate the men’s, women’s and wheelchair games respectively in 2025. CHRISTMAS is a…
Davy Litten’s mixed emotions watching Hull KR success
HULL FC supporters may feel that they were overshadowed by their city rivals in 2025. While the Robins won the treble in an extraordinary year,…
Newcastle Thunder sign ex-Super League forward
NEWCASTLE THUNDER have signed King Vuniyayawa from Featherstone Rovers for next season. The Fiji international prop brings experience from the NRL, in which he played…
Trailblazing rugby league duo recognised in New Year Honours List
TWO female trailblazers in rugby league have been recognised in the New Year Honours List. Julia Lee, the first woman to referee men’s matches in…
Ryan Brierley vows Salford sustainability after ‘pain’ of club falling apart
RYAN BRIERLEY has vowed to run Salford responsibly, even if that means taking the club to the top becomes a long-term project. A key player…
Barrow Raiders wingers return after year out of game
SAM NORMAN and Emma Hutchinson have returned to Barrow Raiders after a year away from rugby league. The wing pair both missed the 2025 season…
Jake Arthur on his journey to Hull FC and why playing for dad became ‘awkward’
Jake Arthur is following in his dad’s footsteps from Australia to England, but while Brad charts a course for success at Leeds, Jake will be…