Author: Stephen Ibbetson
‘He’s been playing out of position’: Leigh Leopards eye new role for ex-Hull FC man Ben McNamara
LEIGH are keen to see Ben McNamara flourish at hooker after signing the youngster from Hull FC. The 22-year-old spent four seasons in the Hull…
Sam Halsall on key Huddersfield Giants mistake in 2023 and personal development
HUDDERSFIELD won’t be getting ahead of themselves like last year, according to Sam Halsall. The Giants were one of the 2023 season’s biggest underachievers, finishing…
Mike Cooper ‘training the house down’ to make start of Wigan Warriors’ season
MIKE COOPER is “training the house down” with a view to making the start of the season, according to Wigan head coach Matt Peet. The…
Former RFL chief executive recognised in New Year Honours
FORMER RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list. Rimmer has been recognised for services to Rugby…
New Year Honours for Leeds Rhinos greats and MND heroes Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield
ROB BURROW and Kevin Sinfield have been awarded CBEs in the New Year Honours List. The former Leeds and England team-mates have inspired the nation…
Steve Ganson to leave RFL role as head of match officials following investigation
STEVE GANSON will depart the RFL at the end of 2023 after a year-long investigation into the match officials department. Ganson, who took charge of…
Castleford Tigers’ new boss Craig Lingard on a long and difficult journey to the top
Craig Lingard is used to doing things the hard way in the Championship and League One. Castleford Tigers will be hoping he can bring his…
RFL approve Newcastle Thunder’s application to rejoin League One
NEWCASTLE THUNDER will continue in the professional game after the RFL approved a change of ownership and confirmed their place in League One. The club,…
Castleford Tigers in-depth preview: ‘Ripping up the script’ under Craig Lingard
After a harrowing year, Castleford are starting over from scratch, as new head coach Craig Lingard tells STEPHEN IBBETSON. CASTLEFORD fans recently received something they…
We had 23 hopes for Rugby League in 2023 – here’s how they went
AT the beginning of the year, we set out 23 hopes for 2023, across a range of areas in the domestic and international game. Did…