Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Mark Applegarth’s twelve months of progress with York Knights
ON Thursday, Mark Applegarth marked one year as York Knights head coach. On Saturday, he’ll lead the club out at Wembley. It’s fair to say…
Why Wembley veteran Richard Marshall knows Warrington Wolves can overcome the odds
RICHARD MARSHALL has been involved in all four of Warrington’s Challenge Cup triumphs this century. Thrice an assistant coach under Tony Smith as they lifted…
Jodie Cunningham explains how St Helens find fresh motivation to defend Challenge Cup
JODIE CUNNINGHAM says St Helens always have new motivations to retain the Women’s Challenge Cup as they bid for a fifth triumph on the spin….
The ‘one club’ approach driving Wigan Warriors to new heights
DENIS BETTS says the commitment of the whole club has been key to Wigan Warriors being on the cusp of Women’s Challenge Cup glory. It’s…
England star Kai Pearce-Paul to move NRL clubs
ENGLAND international Kai Pearce-Paul will swap Newcastle Knights for fellow NRL side Wests Tigers at the end of the season. The former Wigan Warriors forward…
Mal Meninga leaves Australia job to coach Perth Bears
AUSTRALIA are searching for a new coach for this autumn’s Ashes tour after Mal Meninga was appointed by NRL expansion team Perth Bears. Meninga will…
Rochdale Hornets sign Jack Miller in Keighley Cougars swap deal
ROCHDALE HORNETS have signed halfback Jack Miller from Keighley Cougars for the rest of the season. The 30-year-old has been a Cougar Park favourite over…
‘Like a married couple’: The duo leading St Helens to Wembley as rare joint-coaches
WHEN St Helens walk out at Wembley on Saturday they will be led by not one but two coaches thanks to a rare arrangement. While…
The poignant story behind the man who will lead Featherstone Rovers out at Wembley
FOR Terry Mullaney and his family, Challenge Cup finals day is always a poignant occasion. For Terry and his wife Denise, it stirs memories of…
Hull FC’s Oliver Holmes forced to retire with immediate effect
OLIVER HOLMES has been forced to retire from rugby league – after playing just one game for Hull FC. The former Castleford Tigers, Warrington Wolves…