Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Paul McShane praised for leading new Castleford Tigers after initial ‘apprehension’
PAUL McSHANE started this pre-season apprehensive of the changes being made at Castleford – but has ended up at the forefront of them. The hooker…
Hull FC new boy Franklin Pele sets major goal ahead of Super League debut
FRANKLIN PELE is putting in the extra work to be fit and ready for his Super League debut. The 120kg prop has signed a two-year…
Mike Eccles joins London Broncos owner in criticising grading and ‘short-sighted’ criteria
MIKE ECCLES has called for more support for London Broncos after owner David Hughes criticised the grading system that will almost certainly limit them to…
Hull FC in-depth preview: Tony Smith on the necessary changes made
TONY SMITH tells STEPHEN IBBETSON how he has refreshed Hull FC ahead of his second season in charge. ACROSS his long coaching career, there is…
Rush brothers in poignant day – but player and referee roles could have been reversed
SUNDAY’S pre-season game between Dewsbury and Huddersfield was a unique – and poignant – day for Liam and Kieran Rush – although their roles could…
England stars backed to do ‘excellently’ in NRL after leaving Wigan Warriors
MATT PEET has backed former Wigan stars Morgan Smithies and Kai Pearce-Paul to succeed in the NRL. Both players left the Warriors following their Super…
London Broncos sign their ‘general’ after year-long pursuit by Mike Eccles
LONDON BRONCOS’ recruitment of “general” Jack Campagnolo was the result of a year-long pursuit by coach Mike Eccles. The halfback has signed a one-year deal…
Castleford Tigers boss on the traits that can make Luke Hooley a ‘top-class fullback’
LUKE HOOLEY has everything it takes to be a “top-class” fullback, according to the man who knows him best. Craig Lingard coached the fullback for…
‘I wasn’t in a good head space’: Carlos Tuimavave explains why he wanted to give up Hull FC captaincy
CARLOS TUIMAVAVE says he is glad to have the weight of the Hull FC captaincy off his shoulders. The centre has been replaced as skipper…
Paul Wellens reveals his standout St Helens youngster from Swinton Lions friendly
PAUL WELLENS hopes to see Swinton develop more of his St Helens youngsters following the pre-season game between the clubs. The Championship Lions ran out…