Author: Stephen Ibbetson
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…
Huddersfield Giants winger Jermaine McGillvary provides update on injury recovery
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS winger Jermaine McGillvary is close to a return to full training. The 34-year-old missed the final two months of the 2022 season with…
Matty Ashurst inspired by predecessors as Wakefield Trinity captain
MATTY ASHURST hopes to follow in the footsteps of the previous two Wakefield Trinity captains after earning the role for the 2023 season. The 33-year-old…
‘They said I’m not going anywhere’: Ryan Brierley on new Salford Red Devils deal
CONTRACT negotiations were a simple affair for Ryan Brierley – Salford Red Devils told him he was “not going anywhere” and he agreed! The fullback…
Hull KR working to avoid the severe injury toll suffered in 2022
HULL KR captain Shaun Kenny-Dowall has said the club is working hard under new head coach Willie Peters to avoid the kind of injury toll…
Rapid Warrington Wolves reunion for Leigh Leopards’ new recruits
LEIGH LEOPARDS said they are “honoured” to be taking part in Ben Currie’s testimonial, which will provide a number of their recruits with a rapid…
Reserves system a saviour for newest Castleford Tigers player Elliot Wallis
ELLIOT WALLIS has praised the Reserves system for keeping him in Rugby League. The 22-year-old winger has signed a professional deal with Castleford Tigers after…
World Cup trophy proves sweetest reward of all for Golden Boot winner Sebastien Bechara
THE HONOUR of winning the Golden Boot award paled in comparison to the feeling of lifting the World Cup for Sebastien Bechara. The England star…
Le Crunch between England and France set to become annual fixture
THE ENGLAND men’s and women’s teams will face France in a mid-season international in 2023, in what IMG hope will become an annual event. The…