Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Blake Austin absence should not discourage Channel 4 or distract Leeds Rhinos
Ahead of a momentous occasion for Rugby League, much of the attention has been on a one-match ban. Silly as it will no doubt seem…
Five things to look out for this weekend in the Betfred Championship
1) Table-toppers face true test Two-horse race? Look at the top of the Championship charts right now and there is not Featherstone, nor Leigh, but…
Bradford Bulls secure Huddersfield Giants forward on season-long loan
Championship side Bradford Bulls have signed Chester Butler from Huddersfield Giants on a loan deal for the 2022 season. The back-row forward is joining the…
Jake Connor included as Hull FC and Wakefield Trinity name squads for Sunday’s Super League clash
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson has included Jake Connor in his 21-man squad ahead of their opening Super League clash at Wakefield Trinity on Sunday….
New Castleford Tigers, Salford Red Devils and Wigan Warriors coaches name first squads
Lee Radford, Paul Rowley and Matt Peet have named their first Super League squads at their new clubs ahead of Friday’s fixtures. Radford’s Castleford Tigers…
Channel 4 boss reveals what to expect from Super League coverage
Channel 4’s head of sport says that the broadcaster is aiming to subtly put their own style on Super League coverage. The free-to-air channel have…
Amateur player receives year-long ban for foul play in Challenge Cup tie
An amateur Rugby League player has been banned for 12 months following three acts of serious foul play in a Challenge Cup tie. Jake Wilson,…
Super League secure new two-year radio broadcast deal
Super League have extended their contract with talkSPORT for radio coverage of the competition for another two seasons. There will be more than 80 live…
Huddersfield Giants name new captain for 2022 season
Ian Watson has reshuffled his Huddersfield Giants leadership team for the upcoming Super League season with Luke Yates named as their new on-field captain. Last…
Rangi Chase hit with doping ban after positive drugs test
Former Man of Steel Rangi Chase has served a one-match suspension issued by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD). The halfback, who currently plays for League 1 side…