Author: Stephen Ibbetson
New props backed to make a difference to resurgent Hull FC
JACK ASHWORTH expects Hull FC to be a bigger and better force after their recent pack recruits. In recent weeks Hull have signed props Liam…
Huddersfield Giants forward glad to have picked rugby league over union
JACK BILLINGTON is more than happy to have picked Rugby League over the other code. The forward was a promising player in rugby union even…
Paul Wood wants Swinton Lions ‘to be ruthless’
SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood has challenged his side to be more ruthless as they bid to put together a promotion challenge. That’s despite being…
Goole Vikings prop grateful to work under Scott Taylor
GOOLE VIKINGS prop Jack Coventry is grateful to be working under former England front-row star Scott Taylor. Well-travelled Coventry has been an ever-present for the…
Challenge Cup quarter-final draw including Hull derby
THE HULL clubs will play out a Challenge Cup derby after being paired in the quarter-finals. Hull FC, fresh from shocking holders Wigan Warriors in…
Huddersfield Giants sign Niall Evalds from Hull KR
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS have signed Niall Evalds on loan from Hull KR for the remainder of the season. Evalds’ arrival boosts a Huddersfield side still looking…
Rochdale Hornets prop announces retirement
ROCHDALE HORNETS prop Joe Taira has retired from the professional game following a brief comeback at the age of 35. Taira joined the club for…
No rest for Keighley Cougars as ailing team search for answers
KEIGHLEY COUGARS will have no rest amid a tough start to the season, interim coach Jordie Hedges has vowed. Keighley have won only one of…
Chris Thorman praised for ‘great job’ at Newcastle Thunder
NEWCASTLE THUNDER team chief Chris Thorman has been praised by a rival coach for his work in the face of adversity. The former Workington boss…
North Wales Crusaders make key off-field appointment
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have appointed a new head for their performance team. Chris Williams joins the club with experience working in strength and conditioning across…