Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Double draw to be held at Wembley to start historic Challenge Cup campaigns
THE DRAWS for the opening rounds of the men’s and women’s Challenge Cups will be held together ahead of this year’s historic double-header final. For…
Champions top IRL rankings as new standings revealed following World Cup
TOM COYD hailed England’s progression to the top of the IRL wheelchair world rankings as “a great way to finish an amazing year”. England start…
Record-high new NRL salary cap widens gulf to Super League
THE gulf between the hemispheres has been further widened by an increase in the NRL salary cap to a new record high. While Super League…
Paul Vaughan insists he has ‘good intentions’ at Warrington Wolves
PAUL VAUGHAN insists that he comes to Warrington Wolves and Super League with “good intentions”. The 31-year-old former Australia international has made over 200 NRL…
Morgan Gannon on new halfback role with Leeds Rhinos
MORGAN GANNON enjoyed his first Leeds Rhinos appearance as a halfback on Boxing Day. The 19-year-old has established himself as a regular in the Leeds…
Hull KR will feel benefit of pre-season start says Willie Peters
WILLIE PETERS has said that his Hull KR squad’s Christmas break was well-earned after a positive pre-season so far. The Australian coach is embarking on…
‘Longer term’ Huddersfield Giants thinking behind George Flanagan Jr move
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS believe they have their replacement for NRL-bound Will Pryce in George Flanagan Jr. Pryce, 20, is heading to Newcastle Knights at the end…
Liam Farrell on ‘dream’ new role at Wigan Warriors
LIAM FARRELL has said that the honour of being Wigan Warriors captain is the dream of “every little boy” in the town. The forward will…
Two Jakes set to lead Hull FC charge as squad numbers offer insight
HULL FC’S two new Jakes, Trueman and Clifford, are set to form the halfback partnership the club hope will lead them up the Super League…
Rugby League breaks new ground with first wins at prestigious awards
RUGBY LEAGUE has been recognised for the first time in the 73-year history of the Sports Journalists Association’s British Sports Awards, with not one but…
