Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Warrington Wolves chief calls for disciplinary reform after Paul Vaughan controversy
WARRINGTON WOLVES Chairman Stuart Middleton has called for a review of disciplinary procedures after star forward Paul Vaughan received a controversial suspension last week. Vaughan…
League Leaders’ Shield is for everyone at Wigan Warriors, says Matt Peet
WIGAN WARRIORS’ League Leaders’ Shield triumph is a success for the whole club, according to their coach Matt Peet. The Cherry and Whites secured top…
Mark Applegarth admits ‘failure’ as new owner pledges Wakefield Trinity success
MARK APPLEGARTH admits he “failed” as Wakefield Trinity coach after their relegation, with Daryl Powell set to succeed him as a takeover by local businessman…
Paul Rowley ‘super proud’ of Salford Red Devils after missing out on play-offs
PAUL ROWLEY remains proud of his Salford Red Devils players despite missing out on the Super League play-offs. Salford needed to beat League Leaders’ Shield-chasing…
Moses Mbye on his perfect St Helens start and settling in England
ONLY one thing will make Moses Mbye’s start to life in England any better – his family’s imminent arrival. St Helens’ mid-season Australian signing from…
Tony Smith on why Danny Houghton remains ‘valuable asset’ amid Hull FC rebuild
TONY SMITH wants change at Hull FC, but he is delighted to have one piece of continuity going into next season. A run of five…
Match of my Years: Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup Final 2021
FUTURE TENSE Stephen Ibbetson doesn’t have far to look back to find an encounter that will live long in the memory and also influence the…
“It’s my job to make the players adaptable, so they can face whatever is in front of them.” – James Simpson MBE
RIDING HIGH England Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup hero James Simpson MBE has now switched his focus to coaching and the results are already impressive….
Castleford Tigers’ Charbel Tasipale homesick no longer after World Cup struggles
CHARBEL TASIPALE is finding comfort in the UK second time around, after admitting to feeling homesick on his first visit. The Castleford Tigers signing played…
Mark Applegarth on Sean Long’s Wakefield Trinity impact and lessons learned from season
MARK APPLEGARTH plans to keep Sean Long at Wakefield Trinity for the long term after welcoming the voice of his new assistant coach. Head coach…
