Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Castleford Tigers rise to grading challenge with IMG boost and fresh investor
CASTLEFORD have received a double boost to their hopes of remaining in Super League beyond 2024. The RFL has admitted that their actual grading score…
Sam Burgess’ pre-season efforts make impression on Warrington Wolves new boy
SAM BURGESS has made a strong early impression on his Warrington squad – by getting stuck into the pre-season work with them. The England great…
Hull KR bring in rugby union coach as Willie Peters identifies key area for improvement
HULL KR have brought in a kicking coach to work with a bunch of hopefuls keen to take responsibility from the tee next season. Joe…
Super League 2023 Season Review: Wigan Warriors
Super League: 1st (P27 W20 L7 F722 A360 PD+362 Pts40); Play-offs: Winners; Challenge Cup: Semi-finals THE HOPE After a Challenge Cup triumph and a second-placed…
The 50 most significant and memorable Rugby League moments of 2023: Part Two
As 2023 draws to a close, League Express writer STEPHEN IBBETSON continues our annual five-part series of articles that look back at the season just…
St Helens’ Jack Welsby retains Super League Player of the Year crown in Readers’ Poll
JACK WELSBY has been voted Super League’s Player of the Year by League Express readers for the second consecutive season. The St Helens fullback retained…
New Zealand chief defends Michael Maguire ultimatum as coach swaps Kiwis for Blues
THE head of New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has defended the decision to force Michael Maguire to step down as head coach. Maguire recently ended…
Featherstone Rovers’ Josh Hardcastle determined to play again following stroke
JOSH HARDCASTLE is determined to play Rugby League again, after suffering a stroke earlier this year. The 31-year-old has signed a new one-year deal to…
Community sides primed for Challenge Cup draw
THE draws for the first two rounds of the 2024 Challenge Cup will made tomorrow (Tuesday). Twenty clubs from the community game will enter in…
Sam Powell on swapping Wigan Warriors for Warrington Wolves at end of ‘mad’ year
SAM POWELL is keen to make the most of his remaining time as a player after a “mad” year finished with him swapping Wigan for…
