Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Harry Smith takes fresh step to improve his Wigan Warriors goalkicking record
HARRY SMITH is benefitting from the guidance of a specialist kicking coach as he tries to improve his accuracy from the tee. Ahead of Friday’s…
Hull FC’s Jake Trueman backed to ‘come back stronger’ from latest injury horror
TONY SMITH has backed his “resilient” halfback Jake Trueman to bounce back from the latest serious injury of his young career. The 24-year-old suffered an…
Jack Walker on being in best-ever shape, Super League future and Hull KR play-off push
JACK WALKER started the year delivering windows and finishes it as a hot property in the Super League shop window. The fullback was released by…
Wakefield Trinity prepared for early farewell by returning hero David Fifita
DAVID FIFITA will be “talked about for many years to come” regardless of whether he stays at Wakefield Trinity to see out their relegation battle,…
‘The mood has changed’: Matty Ashton on Warrington Wolves’ rediscovered confidence
WARRINGTON WOLVES know every remaining game is pivotal to their season – not least this Sunday’s showdown with play-off rivals Salford Red Devils. Wire travel…
Ryan Brierley calls on Salford Red Devils to ‘knuckle down’ for gritty Super League climax
SALFORD RED DEVILS fullback Ryan Brierley expects the climax to the Super League season to be gritty rather than pretty. Paul Rowley’s side is chasing…
James Bell on why he’s thriving in second season at St Helens and club’s impressive form
JAMES BELL says he is benefiting from being a more settled player in his second season at St Helens. The loose forward made 17 appearances…
Wheelchair Rugby League heads to the USA with international tours
INTERNATIONAL Wheelchair Rugby League will be played in the Americas for the first time next year. The USA will host Wales in a two-match series…
Wigan Warriors’ win at Catalans Dragons was epic – but Super League structure makes it meaningless
STEPHEN IBBETSON reflects on Wigan Warriors’ stunning victory over league leaders Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. WITH one remarkable result in Perpignan, we have an extraordinary…
Wakefield Trinity hopeful of injury boost for relegation run-in
MARK APPLEGARTH is hopeful that “favourite toy” Kelepi Tanginoa will be back in time to influence Wakefield Trinity’s season. Wakefield are deep in relegation trouble…