Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Warrington Wolves hold taster day for ‘rugby-like’ electric wheelchair sport
WARRINGTON WOLVES Foundation will host a taster day for a “rugby-like” sport for electric wheelchair users. Power hockey is a contact-based sport typically played by…
Ex-Channel 4 Super League host Adam Hills takes up new rugby league role
ADAM HILLS is looking forward to being a busy RFL president after formally accepting his nomination to the ceremonial role. The Australian comedian, physical disability…
Newest NRL franchise set to be announced in surprise decision with fellow bid rejected
THE NRL are poised to confirm the addition of a Papua New Guinea team to the league. An expansion side is expected to be announced…
Salford Red Devils add prop to Super League first-team
SALFORD have released King Vuniyayawa from his contract, with the forward signing for Championship side Featherstone. Vuniyayawa was contracted to the Red Devils until the…
Wakefield Trinity return to Super League confident of competing at last
Wakefield are looking forward to their return to Super League now the club is in a much better shape to be genuinely competitive than they…
All 23 new Super League signing from Down Under for 2025 and their profiles
STEPHEN IBBETSON introduces the new names arriving in Super League from down under ahead of the 2025 season. DAEJARN ASI Club: Castleford Tigers Position: Stand-off…
England lick their lips for first Ashes series in 22 years
The prospect of a Kangaroo tour next autumn had England licking their lips before this year’s series with Samoa had even finished. IT’S not uncommon,…
Leigh Leopards’ massive amount of investment in one key area to inspire “a powerhouse of Rugby League”
KIERON PURTILL hopes a new top-level Academy will help Leigh become “a powerhouse of Rugby League”. Purtill is head of youth at the Leopards, along…
How Mason Billington went from rugby league novice to England international in one year
At the start of this year, Mason Billington had never played a game of wheelchair rugby league in his life. Now he’s an England international….
Tom Johnstone admits Wakefield Trinity surprise after rejecting marquee contract at former club Catalans Dragons
TOM JOHNSTONE progressed his career by leaving Wakefield and only wants to push on further now he’s back home. The winger’s first spell with the…