Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Herbie Farnworth’s village roots and determination to down Australia
The boy from Blacko is a superstar in Brisbane but Herbie Farnworth would love nothing more than to defeat Australia. HE may have spent the…
Jett Cleary leads Ukraine to Euro promotion
JETT CLEARY led UKRAINE to a 34-6 victory over GREECE which secured their promotion from European Championship C. The brother of Australia star Nathan and…
Oldham plot transition to a full-time squad
OLDHAM intend to go full-time ahead of the 2027 season, regardless of which division they are in. They missed out on a place in Super…
Jordan Lilley joins Sheffield Eagles after leaving Bradford Bulls
SHEFFIELD EAGLES have signed Jordan Lilley on a two-year contract after the experienced halfback left Bradford Bulls. Lilley’s seven-year spell with Bradford came to an…
St Helens confirm new deal for Jake Wingfield
JAKE WINGFIELD will remain at St Helens for at least another year after signing a new contract. The forward has agreed terms for the 2026…
Guy Armitage signs new Bradford Bulls contract
GUY ARMITAGE is returning to Super League after a three-year absence – and is being backed to translate his Championship try-scoring success to the top…
York Knights retain ‘old-school’ prop for Super League
YORK KNIGHTS have agreed a new deal with Australian prop Jack Martin. Martin joined the club in August 2024 from Wynnum Manly Seagulls and was…
Talking Grassroots: What happened to the County Championship?
THERE’S lots of representative Rugby League taking place around the globe right now (and I’m referring solely to grassroots levels – don’t get me started…
York Knights bring in ex-Super League forward
YORK KNIGHTS have signed former St Helens and Salford Red Devils forward Matty Foster for next season. Foster has left Oldham, where he signed a…
Hunslet sign the Simpsons
HUNSLET have signed the Simpson brothers, Elijah and Darcy, from Rochdale Hornets. The Australian siblings have also both played for Cornwall, with back-rower Darcy moving…
