Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Sylvain Houles to remain Toulouse Olympique boss in Championship
Toulouse Olympique have announced that Sylvain Houles will remain as head coach next season. Houles has been in charge of the club since 2013, including…
St Helens duo included in Tonga’s World Cup squad
Outgoing St Helens boss Kristian Woolf has named Super League Grand Final players Will Hopoate and Konrad Hurrell in his Tonga squad for the World…
New Zealand name six NRL Grand Finalists in World Cup squad
New Zealand have named their World Cup squad, featuring six players who played in the NRL Grand Final. Penrith Panthers stars James Fisher-Harris, Moses Leota…
Australia name 13 uncapped players in World Cup squad
Australia will have their least experienced World Cup squad ever when they head to England. Mal Meninga has named his 24-man squad for the tournament,…
Clubs give guarded welcome to IMG’s proposals for future of Rugby League
The reaction of Rugby League clubs in membership of the RFL appears to have been largely positive after they heard the recommendations of IMG for…
Wigan Warriors’ Thomas Leuluai prepared for final farewell before retirement
Wigan Warriors legend Thomas Leuluai is looking forward to a final farewell appearance before his official retirement. The 37-year-old will wear a New Zealand shirt…
Leeds Rhinos’ Kiwi clash a ‘fitting send-off’ for departing stars
Rohan Smith says that this weekend’s pre-World Cup game against New Zealand will be used as a “fitting send-off” for Leeds Rhinos’ departing players. The…
Huddersfield Giants’ Sebastine Ikahihifo backed to be among Super League’s top props
Ian Watson believes Sebastine Ikahihifo can be one of the best props in Super League. The 31-year-old New Zealander last week signed a two-year contract…
Oliver Partington keen for fresh start with Salford Red Devils
Oliver Partington says his Wigan Warriors-supporting family have had no issue with his switch to Salford Red Devils. The 24-year-old forward came through the Wigan…
England Knights name line-up for France B clash including Huddersfield Giants quintet
Paul Anderson has selected his 17-man England Knights team to take on France B tonight in Bordeaux. The match, kick-off 6.30pm UK time, is one…