Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Why no Lewis Dodd would be no problem for St Helens as stand-in proves his value
NO Lewis Dodd would be no problem for St Helens in the Good Friday derby, says coach Paul Wellens. The homegrown halfback missed Saints’ Challenge…
Sean O’Loughlin on the challenge that comes with seven-year contracts for Wigan Warriors coaches
SEAN O’LOUGHLIN is well aware that Wigan’s coaching team cannot rest on their laurels after signing mammoth new contracts with the club. Head coach Matt…
Joe Burgess eager for another Salford Red Devils reunion as he reflects on Hull KR start
JOE BURGESS can’t wait for another clash with his former club Salford in the Challenge Cup. His new side Hull KR lost in the final…
St Helens rematch in Challenge Cup will be ‘one to watch’ vows Leeds Rhinos star Lachlan Miller
LEEDS’ quick reunion with St Helens in the Challenge Cup will be “one to watch” according to Lachlan Miller. The Rhinos fullback played his part…
Why Gil Dudson hopes his second Salford Red Devils spell is just like the first
GIL DUDSON says he “fell in love with rugby again” during his previous spell at Salford and hopes the same thing happens this time too….
Robbie Mulhern sets dual targets to build on Leigh Leopards and England achievements
ROBBIE MULHERN is hoping to back up a season that brought unexpected joy on both the domestic and international fronts. The prop arrived at Leigh…
Scotland and Ireland lose IRL full member status in damning reflection of lack of progress
SCOTLAND and Ireland cannot compete at the next men’s World Cup after they were stripped of full member status by the International Rugby League (IRL)….
Liam Farrell hails Wigan Warriors’ key traits after snatching win at Salford Red Devils
LIAM FARRELL hailed Wigan’s ability to win ugly after they maintained their winning run with a late victory at Salford. The Warriors remain Super League’s…
Joe Batchelor’s frustration at injury woes following St Helens return
JOE BATCHELOR was thrown straight into what his coach Paul Wellens called a “cyclone” at Leeds – but that’s still preferable to being on the…
‘Only thing we can do’: Craig Lingard on winless Castleford Tigers’ priorities
CASTLEFORD TIGERS will have to play the long game as financial priorities at the club mean that points scored on the pitch are less important…
