Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Tony Smith on Hull FC transfer plans as he outlines expectations for new spine
TONY SMITH believes Jake Clifford and Tex Hoy will be well suited to Super League, but he doesn’t expect any further Hull FC signings as…
Ed Chamberlain to take World Cup experience into Super League return with Leigh Leopards
LEIGH LEOPARDS back Ed Chamberlain hopes to take the lessons from his World Cup experience into his return to the Super League stage. The former…
Shaun Wane excited for ‘sudden death’ rugby as he outlines challenge of picking quarter-final team
SHAUN WANE says he is excited for the start of knockout rugby and is “fairly close” to knowing his team for this weekend’s World Cup…
Wales deserve something for World Cup efforts says John Kear ahead of PNG tie
WALES coach John Kear says his players have shown “hearts of lions” at the World Cup and deserve something to show for their efforts. The…
Tom Halliwell excited to play on Copper Box stage as England start campaign
TOM HALLIWELL says it will be a “‘pinch me’ moment” to lead out England at the Copper Box as they begin their World Cup challenge…
Female referees make World Cup history days apart
AFTER 68 years of waiting for the first female referee of a men’s World Cup match, there were two in the space of five days…
‘We want to be an inspiration’: Brazil’s Amazonas prepare for historic World Cup debut
The World Cup will experience its first South American flavour tomorrow (Tuesday) when Brazil’s Amazonas make their debut. They will take on hosts England to…
Women’s Rugby League to take landmark step forward as Leeds Rhinos make pay pledge
WOMEN’S RUGBY LEAGUE in England will take a landmark step forward next year after Leeds Rhinos announced that they will be the first club to…
‘I knew he could do it’: Kris Radlinski on ‘brave decision’ to appoint Matt Peet at Wigan Warriors
KRIS RADLINSKI says he always knew Matt Peet would be up to the job as Wigan Warriors head coach. Peet had more than a decade…
Ryan Hall plays down succession of try-scoring records with England
HULL KR winger Ryan Hall played down the significance of his latest try-scoring achievements at the World Cup. The England veteran scored two tries in…
