Stephen Ibbetson

Huddersfield Giants forward signs new long-term deal

Huddersfield Giants have agreed a new two-year contract extension with Sebastine Ikahihifo, keeping the prop at the club until the end of 2025. The New…

St Helens duo ruled out of England squad for World Cup

Jonny Lomax and Mark Percival will not be part of England’s squad for the World Cup because of their injury concerns. Halfback Lomax has been…

What IMG’s recommendations mean for the lower leagues

IMG have set out their proposals for the future of Rugby League, which include an end to promotion and relegation from Super League. But instead…

IMG’s plans for international game including alignment and an annual fixture

IMG will look to focus on international Rugby League as “a vehicle for growth”. The sports agency have made a raft of recommendations for the…

Scotland reveal World Cup squad including four players from NRL clubs

Scotland have named their men’s and wheelchair squads ahead of the World Cup. Nathan Graham’s 24-man squad for the tournament includes not only six Super…

IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France

IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…

IMG’s proposed calendar including end of Magic Weekend, Challenge Cup final change and new event

Magic Weekend and loop fixtures will be removed from Super League after next season, while the Challenge Cup final will be moved to May under…

How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?

IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…

IMG reveals plans for Rugby League involving new Super League licensing system

IMG have unveiled their first recommendations for Rugby League, including a return to a form of licensing for Super League. The agency, brought into the…