Stephen Ibbetson – Total Rugby League

Wigan Warriors star philosophical on season’s end

WIGAN WARRIORS should still reflect on this year with pride, according to Junior Nsemba. Matt Peet’s side won the Challenge Cup by beating Hull KR…

Tonga leave humbled England on brink of early World Cup exit

ENGLAND 12 TONGA 30 STEPHEN IBBETSON, HBF Park, Perth, Saturday NEW coach, new players and a new style – but it was the same old…

France put to the sword by Papua New Guinea

PAPUA NEW GUINEA 58 FRANCE 4 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, Saturday PAPUA NEW GUINEA put on a show in their first…

Mitchell Moses out of World Cup – but Kiwis keep Kalyn Ponga hope

AUSTRALIA have ruled halfback Mitchell Moses out of the remainder of the World Cup – but New Zealand remain hopeful their star fullback Kalyn Ponga…

London Broncos record-holder Will Lovell retires

FORMER London Broncos captain Will Lovell has announced his retirement from rugby league. The 33-year-old is the capital club’s record appearance maker, having played 210…

England will be ready in time for Tonga says Junior Nsemba

JUNIOR NSEMBA is confident that England can gel in time for Saturday’s World Cup opener in Perth. Brian McDermott will take charge of his first…

Dolphins finally announce George Williams signing

THE DOLPHINS believe they have signed “one of the most accomplished halves in the game” after finally confirming the upcoming arrival of George Williams. The…

Jasmin Strange to debut in England’s opener with Wales

JASMIN STRANGE will make her England debut in the back row after Stuart Barrow named his squad for Saturday’s World Cup opener against Wales. The…

Zach Eckersley among England debutants to face Tonga

ZACH ECKERSLEY will make his England debut alongside NRL stars Hugo Savala and Max King when Brian McDermott’s side begin their World Cup campaign on…