Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Super League set for increased overseas quota
THE overseas quota for each Super League squad will increase to ten next season, clubs have been told. Currently teams can have a maximum of…
Wakefield Trinity seal new contract to keep rising star
DARYL POWELL said Josh Rourke is “as good as anyone in world rugby league” at catching high balls after Wakefield Trinity agreed a new two-year…
Castleford Tigers let Danny McGuire go after poor start to season
DANNY McGUIRE has left Castleford Tigers after just half a season as head coach. Previously the club’s assistant and in his first head coach role,…
Leeds Rhinos prop banned among eight Super League players charged by panel
LEEDS RHINOS prop Tom Holroyd will miss Friday’s home clash with St Helens through suspension. Holroyd was charged with Grade B head contact by the…
‘I haven’t given up’: Leeds Rhinos’ Jake Connor on England omission and Shaun Wane
JAKE CONNOR says he hasn’t given up hope of appearing for England in this autumn’s Ashes series, despite being excluded from Shaun Wane’s training squad….
Wheelchair Super League round-up: Halifax Panthers, London Roosters and Wigan Warriors win
IT’S been a tough start to life in Super League for this season’s two newcomers as, for the second round running, both SHEFFIELD EAGLES and…
Super League Team of the Week: Leeds Rhinos and Leigh Leopards dominate
WHICH Super League stars make the League Express Team of the Week? 1. Josh Rourke – Wakefield Trinity Two tries and a couple of assists…
Injury Corner: Hull KR, St Helens and Warrington Wolves suffer blows
WHICH Super League stars suffered concerning blows over the weekend? Salford Red Devils 12-24 Warrington Wolves Rodrick Tai – Warrington Wolves – pec Hull FC…
NRLW round-up: Canterbury Bulldogs enjoy debut win
NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS were given a harsh reintroduction to the NRLW as they were beaten 30-6 at defending champions SYDNEY ROOSTERS. Back after a five-year…
Nick Meaney inspires tough Melbourne Storm win at North Queensland Cowboys
NORTH QUEENSLAND COWBOYS 20 MELBOURNE STORM 26 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Saturday NICK MEANEY scored a second-half double to ensure Melbourne avoided a…