Author: Stephen Ibbetson
What’s the secret of Wigan Warriors’ success?
Having just claimed a record fifth world club title, and riding high in Super League, we try to discover the secret of Wigan’s success. WIGAN…
Memories of infamous 2004 Good Friday fire up St Helens’ Matt Whitley for his first derby
THIS Good Friday brings the 20th anniversary of one of the most famous Easter games of all. Think St Helens versus Wigan and one of…
Daryl Powell on the lessons learned by Wakefield Trinity ahead of Featherstone Rovers rematch
WAKEFIELD will renew their acquaintance with Featherstone on Good Friday – and they hope to show they’ve learned the lessons from their shock Challenge Cup…
Harry Rushton aiming to learn new role from Huddersfield Giants veteran after injury comeback
LEROY CUDJOE’S successful conversion into a loose-forward has been one of the stories of the new season – and it’s a role Harry Rushton now…
How Warrington Wolves’ Joe Philbin is learning from ‘hero’ Sam Burgess
THEY say never meet your heroes – but Joe Philbin is more than happy to be working under one of his. The 29-year-old, who is…
David Nofoaluma explains reasons for joining Salford Red Devils
DAVID NOFOALUMA expects Salford’s style of play to be just to his liking. The winger swapped Wests Tigers – where he scored 100 tries in…
Jez Litten eager to take on goal-kicking role after Hull KR’s early-season struggles
JEZ LITTEN is willing to keep putting in the hard work to become Hull KR’s first-choice goal-kicker. Kicking has been a notable area for improvement…
Josh Hodson on delayed Castleford Tigers debut and ‘breaking losing habit’ against former club
JOSH HODSON was glad to finally make his delayed Castleford debut – and he hopes it’s the start of better things for both him and…
‘Get better at flops and being offside’: Rohan Smith’s sarcastic ref rant after Leeds Rhinos defeat
ROHAN SMITH has accused match officials of a softening in their crackdown on technical laws after his Leeds side exited the Challenge Cup. The Rhinos…
Why no Lewis Dodd would be no problem for St Helens as stand-in proves his value
NO Lewis Dodd would be no problem for St Helens in the Good Friday derby, says coach Paul Wellens. The homegrown halfback missed Saints’ Challenge…