Author: Stephen Ibbetson
‘Best feeling in the world’: Tom Halliwell on match-winning try in World Cup final for England
TOM HALLIWELL described the moment he scored the winning try in a World Cup Final as “the best feeling in the world”. The England captain…
Craig Richards makes call for professionalism as he departs England role
CRAIG RICHARDS called for professionalism in the women’s game after confirming his time as England head coach was up. England’s World Cup campaign ended at…
Kevin Sinfield raises extraordinary funds for MND after completing latest challenge
KEVIN SINFIELD has raised more than £1.8m for motor neurone disease (MND) after completing his third epic challenge. The Leeds Rhinos and England legend ran…
Mal Meninga keen for Australia to have more regular action following World Cup win
MAL MENINGA had a simple question after leading Australia to World Cup glory once again: “Where to from now?” The Kangaroos won their twelfth World…
Wheelchair game being ‘stolen’ by more able-bodied players say French after World Cup final loss
FRANCE expressed their concern that more able-bodied participants are “stealing the game” of wheelchair Rugby League after losing the World Cup Final. Winners of the…
England hero Jack Brown hails French rivalry after epic World Cup triumph
JACK BROWN hailed the rivalry between England and France as he expressed his hope that Australia will soon join the two nations at the top…
Our composure won us the World Cup final says England star Rob Hawkins
ENGLAND’S “cool heads” made the difference in winning a gripping World Cup final, according to Rob Hawkins. The hosts edged out defending champions France 28-24…
Jake Trueman targets Castleford Tigers reunion for Hull FC injury return
JAKE TRUEMAN is pushing to be fit for the start of Hull FC’s season. The halfback is approaching his first campaign with the Black and…
‘Like I’ve never been away’: Richard Marshall on Warrington Wolves first-team return
RICHARD MARSHALL said “it doesn’t feel like I’ve ever been away” after returning to the Warrington Wolves first-team set-up. Head coach Daryl Powell has promoted…
‘Belief got us this far’: Jarome Luai on Samoa’s journey to World Cup final
JAROME LUAI says Samoa always retained the belief that they could succeed at this World Cup – and he hopes that it can carry them…