Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Batley Bulldogs to play important role for Craig Lingard at Castleford Tigers
DUAL-REGISTRATION partners Batley will be the first port of call for the Castleford’s squad players next season – despite head coach Craig Lingard not being…
Cameron Smith proud to be Leeds Rhinos captain – but won’t change
CAMERON SMITH says he’ll be just the same player next season despite achieving his long-held ambition of becoming Leeds captain. The 25-year-old has grown in…
Robbie Mulhern ‘grateful’ for transformative Leigh Leopards move
ROBBIE MULHERN will be happy to keep proving the naysayers wrong with Leigh. The 29-year-old was one of the best props in Super League in…
Elliot Minchella eager for familiar pre-season tests with Hull KR
ELLIOT MINCHELLA is excited to go up against two of his former sides in pre-season. Hull KR will welcome Championship side Sheffield to Craven Park…
Versatile signing Jayden Okunbor eyes impact with Hull FC
JAYDEN OKUNBOR wants to bring skill as well as size to Hull FC along with his fellow arrivals from down under. Okunbor, who has signed…
Huddersfield Giants partner with Championship side and confirm pre-season games
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS have paired up with a former player for their dual-registration agreement in 2024. The Giants did not have any dual-registration deal in place…
Why Kevin Sinfield is taking on yet another challenge for Rob Burrow and MND
THE running shoes are out, the donations are coming in, and we’re all preparing to get emotional again – it can only be another Kevin…
The 50 most significant and memorable Rugby League moments of 2023: Part One
As 2023 draws to a close, League Express writer STEPHEN IBBETSON introduces our annual five-part series of articles that look back at the season just…
The Garry Schofield Column: Elland Road just won’t work for Magic Weekend
WHY, why, why? I think the RFL need to open up and give a far more detailed explanation of the decision to take Magic Weekend…
Super League 2023 Season Review: Catalans Dragons
Super League: 2nd (P27 W20 L7 F722 A420 PD+302 Pts40); Play-offs: Runners-up; Challenge Cup: Sixth round THE HOPE Catalans refreshed their squad significantly for the…