Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Wigan Warriors boss shares admiration for ‘stronger’ Hull KR
MATT PEET has concurred with Hull KR counterpart Willie Peters in believing Saturday’s Super League Grand Final will “come down to moments”. The Wigan Warriors…
St Helens confirm Paul Wellens’ exit as head coach
ST HELENS have confirmed the departure of head coach Paul Wellens after three seasons in charge. A club legend as a player, Wellens stepped up…
Hull KR v Wigan Warriors Grand Final squads and likely line-ups
MICHAEL McILORUM has been named in Hull KR’s 21-man squad for the Super League Grand Final. The veteran hooker last played in early August after…
England’s Herbie Farnworth ends speculation with new Dolphins deal
HERBIE FARNWORTH has settled speculation over his future by signing a one-year contract extension with the Dolphins. The England international centre featured in the NRL’s…
Keighley Cougars add winger from Batley Bulldogs
KEIGHLEY COUGARS have signed young winger Alfie Dean from Batley Bulldogs. The 21-year-old scored five tries in eight appearances for Batley after joining ahead of…
‘Fear of losing’ still drives Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell ahead of tenth Grand Final
WIGAN WARRIORS captain Liam Farrell says a “fear of losing” continues to be his biggest motivation as he prepares for a tenth Grand Final. The…
England boss Shaun Wane ‘very disappointed’ over Victor Radley affair
SHAUN WANE says he is “very disappointed” to be without Victor Radley for the Ashes. The loose-forward made himself unavailable after receiving a ten-match suspension…
Rochdale Hornets bring hooker out of retirement while ex-Wigan Warriors man returns
FORMER Swinton Lions hooker Luke Waterworth has come out of retirement to join Rochdale Hornets. Waterworth spent more than six years with Swinton, making 133…
Goole Vikings sign Castleford Tigers youngster and versatile Aussie
GOOLE VIKINGS have signed prop Brad Bullock from Castleford Tigers and centre or back-rower Cooper Howlett from Workington Town. Bullock, 18, featured in Castleford’s academy…
All the Rugby League Awards winners as Jake Connor earns Man of Steel
LEEDS RHINOS’ Jake Connor has been named this year’s Man of Steel. In his first season following a move from Huddersfield Giants, Connor has excelled…