Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Straight Talking: Change to loan system will sound death knell for rugby league’s integrity
League Express reporter STEPHEN IBBETSON pleads against the introduction of one-week loans. LAST week professional clubs were informed that a new loan system will be…
Leigh Leopards’ fun way to celebrate Josh Charnley milestone try – but exit nears
ADRIAN LAM has indicated that strong performances may not be enough for Josh Charnley to secure a new contract with Leigh Leopards. Charnley reached the…
Wheelchair Super League round-up: Hull FC win late, Leeds Rhinos and Halifax Panthers also triumph
HULL FC needed a last-gasp try by Liam Stancliffe to secure a 36-32 victory in a humdinger with SHEFFIELD EAGLES, whose wait for a first-ever…
Super League loanees help Workington Town beat out-of-form Midlands Hurricanes
WORKINGTON TOWN 29 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 12 CALLUM LINFORD, Fibrus Community Stadium, Sunday SPEEDY Andy Djeukessi scored two tries to make it four in his last…
NRLW round-up: Records tumble as Cronulla Sharks win big
CRONULLA SHARKS matched their record win, 56-6 against Parramatta Eels in 2023, as they put CANBERRA RAIDERS to the sword. Emma Verran scored four of…
St Helens forward set for long spell on sidelines
ST HELENS will be without young forward Noah Stephens for around eight weeks after he suffered a fracture to his thumb. Stephens, who has made…
Adrian Lam delighted to end hoodoo but Leigh Leopards win comes with injury blow
ADRIAN LAM hailed a “really important win” for Leigh Leopards as they beat Hull KR for the first time in seven attempts. Their 28-10 win…
Willie Peters on Hull KR loss, Danny Richardson injury and Jez Litten incident
WILLIE PETERS said his Hull KR side need to be able to “handle chaos” after a second loss in a row at Leigh Leopards. The…
Brilliant Leigh Leopards beat disjointed leaders Hull KR
LEIGH LEOPARDS 28 HULL KR 10 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Leigh Sports Village, Saturday HULL KR lost a second game in succession as brilliant Leigh comprehensively outplayed…
Sydney Roosters edge frantic clash at St George Illawarra Dragons
ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS 24 SYDNEY ROOSTERS 31 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Jubilee Stadium, Saturday VICTOR RADLEY scored the match-clinching try three minutes from time as the…