Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Tyson Smoothy shows priceless quality to Wakefield Trinity
WAKEFIELD and Leigh have enjoyed rapid ascents from the Championship to the top end of Super League. In both cases, they have overseen a large…
Leon Pryce hails ‘unbelievable achievement’ by York Valkyrie
LEON PRYCE said he “couldn’t be more proud” of York Valkyrie after reaching the Women’s Super League Grand Final in his first season as coach….
Batley Bulldogs sign Nick Staveley
BATLEY BULLDOGS have made Nick Staveley their first new addition for 2027. The former Hull FC forward spent this year with Goole Vikings, scoring five…
New contract for Huddersfield Giants’ Lewis Jagger
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS have extended the contract of homegrown winger Lewis Jagger through to the end of 2029. Jagger, 19, made a try-scoring first-team debut against…
Andrew Bulman swaps Barrow Raiders for Whitehaven
WHITEHAVEN have secured the return of winger Andrew Bulman for a second spell. Bulman began his professional career with the club, scoring 45 tries in…
Tara Jane Stanley leads York Valkyrie past Leeds Rhinos before cruel blow
LEEDS RHINOS 0 YORK VALKYRIE 12 STEPHEN IBBETSON, AMT Headingley, Friday TARA JANE STANLEY’S return has inspired a remarkable turnaround in York’s season and she…
Wigan Warriors trio on Woman of Steel shortlist
WIGAN WARRIORS have locked out the shortlist for this year’s Woman of Steel award. One of Jenna Foubister, Eva Hunter – last year’s winner –…
David Nofoaluma signs permanent York Knights contract
YORK KNIGHTS have retained one of Super League’s top wingers by agreeing a contract with David Nofoaluma, according to coach Mark Applegarth. The 32-year-old former…
Grand Final and World Cup the targets for Leigh Leopards’ Umyla Hanley
IT’S coming towards the end of the year – but Leigh Leopards star Umyla Hanley hopes his is only just beginning. The centre’s 2026 was…
Resurgent York Valkyrie embrace knockout pressure
CANADIAN centre Petra Woods admits York Valkyrie “took the long way” to make the Women’s Super League play-offs but believes they have the quality to…