Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Salford Red Devils to send reserves team to St Helens for Super League opener
SALFORD RED DEVILS will field a team made up mostly of reserves players for their Super League opener at St Helens after confirming that they…
Wakefield Trinity a ‘sleeping giant’ ready to awaken says Tom Johnstone
WAKEFIELD are back in Super League to “shake things up”, winger Tom Johnstone has vowed. Trinity return to the top level after a one-year absence…
How Salford Red Devils have stuck together through pre-season of adversity
RYAN BRIERLEY believes Salford’s players became tighter than ever during the club’s crisis. Only last week was a much-needed takeover completed, by a consortium led…
Sam Wood keen to justify captaincy call of childhood hero Danny McGuire at Castleford Tigers
SAM WOOD hopes to repay the faith shown by one of his childhood heroes as Castleford captain. The centre has been picked to lead the…
‘We’re not getting any younger’: Hull FC old heads want success soon
AIDAN SEZER insists it’s about the present as well as the future as Hull FC bid to begin their turnaround. After their worst ever Super…
Salford Red Devils look to future – on and off field – after takeover
A TAKEOVER of Salford, led by Swiss investment banker Dario Berta, has been completed on the eve of the new season. Full ownership has been…
Next steps set out in rugby concussion lawsuit with preparations for landmark trial
IT could be another three years before a landmark action by former players over the effects of head injuries reaches trial. That’s despite a step…
Tristan Sailor explains St Helens role and makes Ben Barba comparison
TRISTAN SAILOR says he’ll be unafraid to take risks as he prepares for a major role in St Helens’ hoped-for revival. A new arrival from…
‘It doesn’t happen overnight’: Luke Robinson on turning Huddersfield Giants around
THERE will be no bold predictions from Huddersfield this year – only a commitment to grow, one step at a time. With a new coaching…
Leigh Leopards captain steps down after announcing pregnancy
LEIGH will tackle their Super League entrance without their promotion-winning captain after Mairead Quinn stood down because she is expecting a child. Prop Quinn was…
