Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Batley Bulldogs player Brandon Moore found safe after being reported missing
BATLEY BULLDOGS player Brandon Moore has been found safe after being reported missing by his wife. Moore, 28, was absent for their Championship match against…
Salford Red Devils players receive May wages
SALFORD RED DEVILS’ players have been paid their salaries for May, a day later than expected. Wages are due to be received on the final…
State of Origin sets remarkable TV record in Australia
GAME ONE of this year’s State of Origin was the most-watched TV programme of the year so far in Australia. The match, which New South…
Queensland score late to deny New South Wales a Women’s Origin whitewash
NEW SOUTH WALES 14 QUEENSLAND 18 STEPHEN IBBETSON, McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, Thursday CHELSEA LENARDUZZI scored five minutes from time for Queensland to deny New…
State of Origin preview as Queensland back rookie for opener
ROBERT TOIA will become Queensland’s least experienced debutant in 30 years when he lines up for Wednesday’s State of Origin opener at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium….
Paul Wellens impressed by Tristan Sailor’s wing move
PAUL WELLENS hailed Tristan Sailor’s willingness to take on the wing position after an impressive two-try display in St Helens’ win at Huddersfield Giants. Sailor…
Canberra Raiders battle for heroic win at New Zealand Warriors
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS 10 CANBERRA RAIDERS 16 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Go Media Stadium, Auckland CANBERRA clung on for an impressive win in Auckland that takes them…
Huddersfield Giants boss on key forward’s injury and dropping George Flanagan
LUKE ROBINSON admitted Huddersfield Giants were “blitzed” by St Helens and must tighten up quickly. Saints ran out easy 46-4 winners at the John Smith’s…
How ‘old school tick and pass’ has brought back St Helens’ flair
ST HELENS coach Paul Wellens was delighted with his side’s attacking improvements after blitzing Huddersfield Giants. A 46-4 victory, following a 40-0 success over Catalans…
Impressive St Helens thrash woeful Huddersfield Giants
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 4 ST HELENS 46 STEPHEN IBBETSON, John Smith’s Stadium, Friday ST HELENS eased to a predictable twelfth win in succession over Huddersfield. The…