Author: Stephen Ibbetson
RFL and Mark Aston in war of words after former Sheffield Eagles boss drops ban appeal
MARK ASTON’S appeal against an 18-month ban for breaching medical rules has been dropped the day before the case was scheduled to be heard. The…
Paul Rowley paints bright future for decorator Sam Hill after first Salford Red Devils try
PAUL ROWLEY has painted a bright potential future for Sam Hill after the 18-year-old decorator scored his first Super League try. Hill only joined Salford…
Leeds Rhinos prospect returns from injury after more than two years out
LEEDS RHINOS youngster Max Simpson made a successful return to action on Saturday after two and a half years on the sidelines. The 20-year-old’s appearance…
England star Dom Young makes NRL switch
ENGLAND winger Dom Young has returned to Newcastle Knights on a two-and-a-half-year deal. Young has swapped Sydney for Newcastle after less than two seasons with…
‘It’s like I never left’: Jack Brown’s return inspires Halifax Panthers triumph
JACK BROWN helped Halifax Panthers to the Wheelchair Challenge Cup in only his second game back with the club and declared: “It’s like I never…
Lightning stops play before Canterbury Bulldogs beat South Sydney Rabbitohs
SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS 18 CANTERBURY BULLDOGS 24 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Accor Stadium, Sunday CANTERBURY consolidated top spot in the NRL – after lightning forced a half-hour…
Former St Helens hooker commits to North Wales Crusaders
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS hooker Josh Eaves has signed a contract extension until the end of 2027. The 27-year-old, who made four appearances for St Helens…
St Helens overcome slow start to beat Barrow Raiders
BARROW RAIDERS 6 ST HELENS 40 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Northern Competitions Stadium, Saturday ST HELENS overcame a slow start to shake off the Wembley blues in…
Steely Halifax Panthers beat London Roosters to win Wheelchair Challenge Cup
HALIFAX PANTHERS 46 LONDON ROOSTERS 24 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan, Saturday HALIFAX won a record-extending fifth Challenge Cup title with an impressive…
Castleford Tigers confirm release of Judah Rimbu
CASTLEFORD TIGERS have confirmed the release of hooker Judah Rimbu after only half a season at the club. Director of rugby Chris Chester said “amicable…