Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Leeds Rhinos have work to do ahead of Super League opener says Rohan Smith
LEEDS RHINOS will need to be much better in Thursday’s season opener at Warrington Wolves than they were in their final pre-season game, Rohan Smith…
Renouf Atoni keen to fill David Fifita’s boots as he seeks leadership role at Wakefield Trinity
RENOUF ATONI wants to be a leader at Wakefield Trinity and has no problem filling the large boots of David Fifita. Former Canterbury Bulldogs prop…
Women’s game brings over a million extra viewers to Rugby League World Cup
MORE than a million people watched women’s matches on TV but not men’s at the Rugby League World Cup last year, according to new research….
St Helens have all the goods to emulate past World Club Challenge winners says Paul Wellens
PAUL WELLENS insists the current St Helens team have all the qualities of the World Club Challenge-winning sides he played in. Saints’ rookie head coach…
Introduction of 18th player among rule changes for new season
CLUBS can name an 18th player in their teams this season following approval from the RFL’s Laws Committee. Since 2021, a fifth interchange can be…
No end in sight to NRL dispute which threatens start of new season
THE NRL begins this week with the first trial games that form part of the Pre-Season Challenge, but the build-up to the new season has…
Paul Wellens keen to see St Helens progress in ‘crucial’ tune-up for World Club Challenge
ST HELENS coach Paul Wellens says that this Saturday’s match against St George Illawarra Dragons will be “really crucial” in their preparation for the World…
Salford Red Devils in battle to keep Man of Steel Brodie Croft
SALFORD RED DEVILS are battling to keep hold of their star halfback Brodie Croft ahead of the new season. Croft, 25, won the Man of…
Leeds Rhinos working to repair Headingley pitch in time for Super League start
LEEDS RHINOS are confident that their Headingley pitch will be in much better condition for their first home match of the season. A youthful Rhinos…
‘This club means everything’: Carlos Tuimavave on Hull FC captaincy and goals under Tony Smith
CARLOS TUIMAVAVE is entering his eighth season as a Hull FC player and is doing so as club captain, a situation he says he couldn’t…