Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Prop pair sign new Whitehaven deals
WHITEHAVEN have agreed new two-year contracts with props Brad Brennan and Aaron Turnbull. Veteran Brennan played 20 games last season, adding to more than 200…
Rochdale Hornets sign former NRL and Super League star
ROCHDALE HORNETS have signed former New Zealand international Junior Sa’u from Keighley Cougars on a one-year deal. The 38-year-old played 90 NRL games with Newcastle…
Hull FC sign teen talent from Goole Vikings
HULL FC have signed Goole Vikings youngster Joe Phillips on a two-year contract. The 19-year-old came through Leeds Rhinos’ development system and played for England…
RFL try error admission sets ‘dangerous precedent’ says St Helens boss
ST HELENS head coach Paul Wellens has warned that the RFL’s admission of an officiating error in his side’s play-off win sets a “dangerous precedent”….
St Helens sign NRL back-rower Jacob Host
ST HELENS have secured their first fresh face for next season by signing back-rower Jacob Host from South Sydney Rabbitohs. The 29-year-old has 119 NRL…
Michael Cheika lands full-time rugby league role
MICHAEL CHEIKA has made a full-time switch of codes to rugby league, joining the Sydney Roosters coaching staff. Cheika is a hugely respected figure in…
Carl Forster is League One Coach of the Year as three-man shortlist in for player award
CARL FORSTER has been named League One Coach of the Year – with one member of his title-winning North Wales Crusaders team in contention for…
Phil Bentham defends appointment of ex-St Helens star to WSL Grand Final
PHIL BENTHAM, the RFL’s head of match officials, has called Tara Jones the “outstanding candidate” to take charge of the Women’s Super League Grand Final…
Keighley Cougars sign Wales international and retain hooker
KEIGHLEY COUGARS have signed outside back Max Clarke from Workington Town and retained hooker Oli Burton. Well-travelled Clarke played for London Broncos and Sheffield Eagles…
Rochdale Hornets sign Hunslet youngster as forward returns to Dewsbury Rams
ROCHDALE HORNETS have recruited back-rower Ethan Wood from Hunslet. Former Wakefield Trinity youngster Wood helped Hunslet to promotion from League One in 2024 on loan…