Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Mark Applegarth Q&A as new Wakefield Trinity head coach sets out his stall
Mark Applegarth last week replaced Willie Poching as Wakefield Trinity’s boss, stepping up from assistant coach for his first job as a head coach. What…
England double injury blow adds to Shaun Wane’s squad dilemmas
England coach Shaun Wane has been dealt two major setbacks to his World Cup plans in the past week with the loss of both Alex…
Fiji show their World Cup intentions with star-studded squad
England are set to receive a stern test a week ahead of the World Cup after Fiji named a star-studded provisional squad for the tournament….
Paul Rowley hails Salford Red Devils ‘character’ in adversity after semi-final defeat
Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley praised the character of his side in their Super League semi-final defeat to St Helens, but felt they…
St Helens’ Kristian Woolf says he’d be ‘flabbergasted’ if Morgan Knowles receives Grand Final ban
St Helens head coach Kristian Woolf says that he would be “flabbergasted” if Morgan Knowles was banned for the Super League Grand Final. His side…
Leeds Rhinos’ Harry Newman ruled out of World Cup for England
England will not have Harry Newman available for the World Cup as the Leeds Rhinos centre has suffered a further injury setback. Leeds say that…
Huddersfield Giants secure signing of NRL and international star
Huddersfield Giants have signed New Zealand international centre Esan Marsters from Gold Coast Titans. The 26-year-old has played in the NRL for Wests Tigers, North…
Early Leeds Rhinos team news for Super League Grand Final as star ruled out
Harry Newman will not play for Leeds Rhinos in the Grand Final, while the status of Aidan Sezer remains uncertain. Leeds will play at Old…
Matt Peet on Wigan Warriors pride in Leeds Rhinos defeat and John Bateman’s red card
Matt Peet said Leeds Rhinos deserve “an enormous amount of credit” after beating his Wigan Warriors side in the Super League play-off semi-finals. Wigan completed…
‘Proud and privileged’ Rohan Smith on journey to Grand Final with Leeds Rhinos
Rohan Smith said he was “proud and privileged” to be a part of Leeds Rhinos’ success after reaching the Super League Grand Final. Leeds are…