Author: Stephen Ibbetson
How did things get so bad at Hull FC – and where on earth do they go from here?
After a string of defeats in Super League and the departure of coach Tony Smith, Hull FC hit rock bottom with an away loss to…
‘Tap-in merchant’ Waqa Blake gives verdict on start to Super League life and St Helens form
WAQA BLAKE feels he’s finally getting up to speed at St Helens – even if he called himself a “tap-in merchant” after grabbing his first…
Inside Sam Hewitt’s slow rise to the top with Huddersfield Giants
SAM HEWITT’S journey to becoming a first-team regular at Huddersfield has been a long one – but he was always confident in Ian Watson’s plan…
Can the Challenge Cup be revived or is it destined to continue its decline?
Has the Challenge Cup become a poisoned chalice for rugby league? Revered for its past, but now suffering from declining interest from fans and clubs,…
Wigan Warriors’ Matt Peet questions consistency on high tackles and sure Liam Byrne won’t be banned
MATT PEET has questioned the consistency of refereeing decisions in Super League as he expressed full confidence Liam Byrne will be available for Wigan’s Challenge…
Leeds Rhinos hero Rob Burrow wins four awards at prestigious ceremony
FORMER Leeds hero Rob Burrow has won four prizes at a prestigious radio awards ceremony. Burrow’s podcast Seven, in which he interviews fellow sports stars,…
Sky Sports’ Super League fixtures to move to new platform
SKY SPORTS have revealed details of their new streaming service, on which the majority of Super League matches will be shown from August. Since the…
State of Origin history to be made on eve of NRL Magic Round
THE first three-match Women’s State of Origin series begins on Thursday with game one taking place at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on the eve of the…
Trio of Rugby League winners at sports awards including Billy Boston and Sheffield Eagles
HEADINGLEY played host to the Sporting Heritage Awards last week – and Rugby League was suitably a big winner, claiming three awards. The Rugby Codebreakers…
Ryan Hall bids to deliver parting gift to Hull KR before Leeds Rhinos return
RYAN HALL is determined to end his time at Hull KR with a trophy. The veteran winger is leaving the Robins at the end of…