Author: Stephen Ibbetson
‘Competitor’ Keanan Brand making timely resurgence at Leigh Leopards
LEIGH will be without veteran try-scorer Josh Charnley for the next month, but the blow is softened by the re-emergence of Keanan Brand. Charnley was…
Keenan Palasia providing proof of ‘Leeds Rhinos spirit’
BRAD ARTHUR watched Leeds’ first Super League success of the season and declared: “Those are the sort of wins that bring a group together.” The…
Castleford Tigers’ big hopes for future ‘superstar’ Fletcher Rooney
CASTLEFORD believe they have a future “superstar” on their hands in Fletcher Rooney. The fullback has been secured on a new five-year contract following an…
Niall Evalds makes Hull KR vow amid halfback injury issues
NIALL EVALDS says injuries to both halfbacks will be no excuse for Hull KR as they bid to continue their winning start to the season….
Edwin Ipape signs ‘record’ deal with Leigh Leopards
LEIGH have secured star hooker Edwin Ipape on a new six-year deal, defying rumoured interest from the NRL. The future of the Papua New Guinea…
Matt Frawley praised after playing with eight stiches in hand during Leeds Rhinos win
MATT FRAWLEY helped Leeds to victory over Salford with eight stitches in his hand, coach Brad Arthur revealed. The Rhinos suffered several injuries to their…
Super League finally sees first successful Captain’s Challenge
SUPER LEAGUE finally had a first successful Captain’s Challenge – in the tenth game of the season. Ash Handley made the challenge early in the…
Leeds Rhinos’ Brodie Croft ‘okay’ after being stretchered off following nasty head clash
LEEDS halfback Brodie Croft was stretchered off after more than ten minutes of treatment following a nasty-looking head clash in their Super League game at…
Mikey Lewis injury update and why he stayed on in Hull KR’s win at Wakefield Trinity
WILLIE PETERS expressed his concern over Mikey Lewis’ injury after the Hull KR halfback was forced off in their win at Wakefield. Lewis picked up…
New wheelchair franchise competition to launch next January
A NEW franchise wheelchair Rugby League competition will be launched next January. The tournament, which will be called Wheelchair Rugby Premier League, has been in…
