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Well on his way

STEPHEN IBBETSON speaks to PAUL WELLENS as he prepares for his first season as a head coach with St Helens, the club with which he’s…

Ford drives Trinity forward

MARK APPLEGARTH says that James Ford has been a “god-send” as his assistant coach at Wakefield Trinity. Applegarth is approaching his first season as a…

Hookem backed to make Tigers impression

ANDY LAST has backed Jacob Hookem to make the most of his opportunity this season at Castleford Tigers. The 20-year-old halfback signed an initial one-year…

Peters: Phoenix will rise with the Robins

PHOENIX LAULU-TOGAGA’E will have the opportunity to impress in multiple positions during Hull KR’s pre-season. The 19-year-old is approaching his second season with the Robins,…

York Valkyrie forge ahead with professionalism for Women’s Super League side

YORK have become the second club to commit to paying their female players this season. Women’s Super League champions Leeds previously announced they would pay…

Paul Rowley warns of Salford Red Devils’ ‘tough situation’ preparing for new season

COACH Paul Rowley has warned that it would be no surprise if Salford Red Devils start the campaign undercooked. Pre-season for many top-flight clubs is…

Ian Watson outlines long-term plan for Huddersfield Giants’ best young prospects

HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS’ squad depth is allowing them to develop their younger players “the right way”, according to head coach Ian Watson. The Kirklees club arguably…