Author: Stephen Ibbetson
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…
Alex Mellor on Leeds Rhinos exit, play-off heartbreak and having ‘fire back in belly’ at Castleford Tigers
ALEX MELLOR says he has the “fire back in my belly” ahead of his first full season at Castleford Tigers. The backrower is at his…
‘I’ll always say what I think’: Stefan Ratchford sets out approach as Warrington Wolves captain
STEFAN RATCHFORD will continue to give team-mates a piece of his mind as Warrington Wolves captain. The long-serving, versatile back was recently appointed as the…
Salford Red Devils feel the benefit of Welsh Rugby League link-up
SALFORD RED DEVILS are beginning to see the fruits of their link-up with Wales Rugby League. In October 2020, the Super League club began a…
RFL take national view in restructure of women’s leagues from 2024
THE RFL has confirmed a major restructure of the women’s game from the 2024 season onwards. At present, two six-team divisions make up the Women’s…
‘We let him down’: George Williams insists England’s World Cup failure not Shaun Wane’s fault
GEORGE WILLIAMS has said that England’s players let Shaun Wane down as he made a plea for the coach to remain in post. Wane’s position…