Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Leigh Leopards’ massive amount of investment in one key area to inspire “a powerhouse of Rugby League”
KIERON PURTILL hopes a new top-level Academy will help Leigh become “a powerhouse of Rugby League”. Purtill is head of youth at the Leopards, along…
How Mason Billington went from rugby league novice to England international in one year
At the start of this year, Mason Billington had never played a game of wheelchair rugby league in his life. Now he’s an England international….
Tom Johnstone admits Wakefield Trinity surprise after rejecting marquee contract at former club Catalans Dragons
TOM JOHNSTONE progressed his career by leaving Wakefield and only wants to push on further now he’s back home. The winger’s first spell with the…
Halifax Panthers sign six players and retain six more as long-serving forward exits
HALIFAX PANTHERS have announced six new signings, retained half a dozen more and said goodbye to a fine servant in the space of a week….
Five-man shortlist for first-ever Super League Player of the Year for League Express readers
THERE will be a first-time Super League Player of the Year in the League Express Readers’ Poll 2024 after the five-man shortlist has been revealed….
Jermaine McGillvary opens up on “freak injuries”, proving two people wrong at Huddersfield Giants and post-playing career
JERMAINE McGILLVARY is satisfied to have finished his career “on my own terms” at Wakefield. The former England star called time after winning a Championship…
Super League rejects international break in damning England blow
SUPER LEAGUE will return to Newcastle for Magic Weekend next season – but won’t take an international break. St James’ Park has won the race…
Leeds Rhinos respond to Brodie Croft transfer rumours
LEEDS RHINOS insist that Brodie Croft is going nowhere despite some recent reported links with a return to the NRL. Australian media have suggested that…
Hull FC and Salford Red Devils call for changes to IMG grading metrics
HULL FC and Salford have called for changes to the club-grading metrics after being among three teams to maintain their Super League places without Grade…
How family and Fergie helped inspire Bevan French to Grand Final heroics with Wigan Warriors
Family and Fergie helped inspire Bevan French to his latest remarkable performance on the big stage for quadruple-winning Wigan. NOT for the first time, Bevan…