Author: Stephen Ibbetson
IRL investigate French official after controversial Wheelchair World Cup final antics
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE (IRL) has launched an investigation into the controversial behaviour of official Laurent Abrial during the Wheelchair World Cup final. England beat France…
Ten England players named in World Cup teams of the tournament
ENGLAND have ten players in the three World Cup teams of the tournament selected by Rugby League World magazine. Their victorious wheelchair heroes contribute three…
Former Super League star Matt Cook goes from World Cup role to huge Leeds Rhinos job
A CHANCE stab at a World Cup internship role has led to a full-time job with one of the biggest clubs in the game for…
England set to feature in a European Championships in 2023
ENGLAND will be among eight teams to play in a European Championship at the end of next season. European Rugby League (ERL) have confirmed a…
Work begins on Rob Burrow Centre for MND in Leeds
THE first step towards the construction of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in Leeds has begun with demolition work getting underway…
The key numbers as World Cup attracts impressive TV audiences but falls well short of tickets target
THE World Cup finished with impressive TV audience figures while falling well short of its target for ticket sales. In the build-up to the tournament,…
NRL winners Penrith Panthers ‘haven’t signed off’ World Club Challenge clash with St Helens
ST HELENS’ World Club Challenge participation was thrown into doubt last week by Penrith Panthers’ claim that they “haven’t signed off on the game”. Reports…
Why Matty Russell believes he returns to Warrington Wolves a better player
MATTY RUSSELL believes he will return to Warrington Wolves as a better player than when he left the club. The winger has signed a one-year…
Tony Smith keen to bring next generation of talent into Leeds Rhinos first team
FORMER Great Britain and England player Tony Smith hopes to help the next generation of talent reach the Leeds Rhinos first team. Smith, who played…
Kris Radlinski on ‘outstanding attitude’ of Wigan Warriors’ testimonial man Sam Powell
KRIS RADLINSKI has praised the “outstanding attitude and work ethic” of Sam Powell ahead of the hooker’s testimonial year. Powell has been granted a testimonial…