Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Super League play-offs preview: Big two are the teams to beat
WHO can stop Wigan and St Helens? That’s the big question being asked ahead of the Super League play-offs, with the odds surely in favour…
The stories and the stats behind each 2023 Super League Dream Team member
Jack Welsby (St Helens) VOTED as League Express readers’ player of the year for 2022, Jack Welsby has only gone from strength to strength in…
Leigh Leopards’ Oliver Gildart set for another ‘weird’ Hull KR meeting before move
OLIVER GILDART’S full focus is on Leigh Leopards as his current club gets ready to meet his future one in the first round of the…
Warrington Wolves chief calls for disciplinary reform after Paul Vaughan controversy
WARRINGTON WOLVES Chairman Stuart Middleton has called for a review of disciplinary procedures after star forward Paul Vaughan received a controversial suspension last week. Vaughan…
League Leaders’ Shield is for everyone at Wigan Warriors, says Matt Peet
WIGAN WARRIORS’ League Leaders’ Shield triumph is a success for the whole club, according to their coach Matt Peet. The Cherry and Whites secured top…
Mark Applegarth admits ‘failure’ as new owner pledges Wakefield Trinity success
MARK APPLEGARTH admits he “failed” as Wakefield Trinity coach after their relegation, with Daryl Powell set to succeed him as a takeover by local businessman…
Paul Rowley ‘super proud’ of Salford Red Devils after missing out on play-offs
PAUL ROWLEY remains proud of his Salford Red Devils players despite missing out on the Super League play-offs. Salford needed to beat League Leaders’ Shield-chasing…
Moses Mbye on his perfect St Helens start and settling in England
ONLY one thing will make Moses Mbye’s start to life in England any better – his family’s imminent arrival. St Helens’ mid-season Australian signing from…
Tony Smith on why Danny Houghton remains ‘valuable asset’ amid Hull FC rebuild
TONY SMITH wants change at Hull FC, but he is delighted to have one piece of continuity going into next season. A run of five…
Match of my Years: Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final 2021
FUTURE TENSE Stephen Ibbetson doesn’t have far to look back to find an encounter that will live long in the memory and also influence the…