Author: Stephen Ibbetson
St Helens legend James Roby receives another huge honour
FANS travelling to the Totally Wicked Stadium from the M62 will now do so along James Roby Way, following a renaming of the main road…
Women’s Super League 2024 club-by-club preview and squads
STEPHEN IBBETSON assesses the runners and riders as the Women’s Super League gets underway this week. BARROW RAIDERS THERE is a top-flight presence in Cumbria…
Wigan Warriors skipper on ’emotional’ first women’s game at DW Stadium and Denis Betts effect
WIGAN’S first-ever women’s game at the DW Stadium will be an “emotional” moment for vice-captain Rachel Thompson. The Warriors open their Super League campaign this…
Kallum Watkins on the benefits of his switch to the pack at Salford Red Devils
KALLUM WATKINS believes he has become a better player for his move into the back row. The 33-year-old has spent the majority of his career…
Ben Currie ‘revelation’ delights and surprises Warrington Wolves boss Sam Burgess
SAM BURGESS has admitted that Ben Currie’s success in the loose-forward role has come as a surprise, even to the coach himself. The Warrington head…
Tara Jones a history-maker as both player and referee
TARA JONES made history yesterday (Sunday) by becoming the first woman to referee a full senior professional game in the northern hemisphere. The 27-year-old took…
‘We’re desperate to win trophies’: Mikey Lewis on Hull KR ambitions and personal growth
HULL KR are “desperate to win trophies”, according to their star halfback Mikey Lewis. The Robins are through to the Challenge Cup semi-finals for a…
St Helens set for welcome injury returnee against Hull FC
ST HELENS expect to have Mark Percival back for the visit of Hull FC this Friday. The veteran centre has been recovering from a head…
Leigh Leopards suffer another long-term injury blow to key man
THE blows keep on coming for Leigh, who have lost both Gareth O’Brien and Robbie Mulhern for at least the next six weeks with torn…
Mike Eccles explains why London Broncos are unable to sign senior players on loan
LONDON are being punished by their geography in the loan market, according to their director of rugby Mike Eccles. The club has been forced into…
