Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Oliver Pratt’s rise with Wakefield Trinity to be one of Super League’s hottest talents
Oliver Pratt only had one Super League appearance to his name before this season, but he’s turning heads just like his club Wakefield. SOME young…
Queensland drop captain as State of Origin game two squads named
BILLY SLATER has dropped Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans for game two of this year’s State of Origin series. The Maroons trail New South Wales after…
Stronger, faster, fitter: Wigan Warriors’ next generation herald new era in women’s game
PLACING a sporting event in its historical context immediately after it has happened is generally a fool’s game. But it doesn’t seem too outlandish to…
Challenge Cup final stats – most tackles, most metres, possession and the kicking battle
HULL KR are Challenge Cup winners for only the second time in their history after snatching victory from Warrington Wolves at the end of a…
BBC’s Challenge Cup TV ratings revealed with increase on 2024
HULL KR’S Challenge Cup final victory over Warrington Wolves was watched by a peak of 1.2m people on BBC One. That’s up from around 900,000…
Upper tier opened at Wembley for Ashes opener
TICKETS are now on sale for part of the upper tier at Wembley Stadium for the first match of this autumn’s Ashes series. England will…
Hull KR savour Challenge Cup triumph but Willie Peters admits ‘we got away with it’
AFTER leading Hull KR to their first major trophy in 40 years, coach Willie Peters admitted “we got away with it”. The Robins trailed with…
‘You don’t always get what you deserve’: Sam Burgess gives Wembley verdict
SAM BURGESS told his Warrington Wolves players to be proud amid the heartbreak of Challenge Cup final defeat. Despite going into the game as heavy…
Try or no try? Why Tom Davies’ Challenge Cup winner for Hull KR stood
THE RFL have clarified that Tom Davies’ crucial late try in Hull KR’s Challenge Cup final win was correctly awarded. Winger Davies scored with three…
Lance Todd Trophy voting breakdown as Marc Sneyd praised in defeat
MARC SNEYD was a decisive winner of the Lance Todd Trophy despite being on the losing side in the Challenge Cup final. The halfback’s inspired…