Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Ten Rugby League clubs sign up to new boardroom diversity project
TEN professional Rugby League clubs will work with the RFL in a bid to diversify their boardrooms. The RFL last week announced a ground-breaking partnership…
Josh Drinkwater aiming to ‘free up’ George Williams at Warrington Wolves
JOSH DRINKWATER says that his role at Warrington Wolves will be to “free up” his prospective halfback partner George Williams. The experienced Australian has joined…
St Helens’ Mark Percival excited for fitting testimonial clash
MARK PERCIVAL will have hometown support for his testimonial fixture after Widnes Vikings were secured as St Helens’ opponents. John Kear’s Championship team will visit…
The mindset shift that made Salford Red Devils’ Brodie Croft a Man of Steel
KURT HAGGERTY has explained how a crucial mindset shift in Brodie Croft put the Salford Red Devils halfback on the path to becoming Man of…
Michael Shenton’s influence on latest Castleford Tigers recruit
CASTLEFORD TIGERS’ latest signing has hailed the impact of a former club captain on his career. Ilikaya Mafi, a 19-year-old loose forward, has signed for…
Kaide Ellis aware of need to be ‘smarter and cleaner’ in second year with Wigan Warriors
KAIDE ELLIS knows that he needs to clean up his game heading into his second season with Wigan Warriors. Ellis enjoyed a solid first campaign…
NRLW clubs eye top England stars following World Cup
SOME of England’s top prospects in the women’s game are attracting strong interest from NRLW clubs. Unlike the Women’s Super League, the top division of…
Fewer bans among recommended disciplinary changes for 2023 season
THE RFL Board is set to consider disciplinary changes that would see fewer suspensions and more player fines in the 2023 season. In the 2022…
Rhodri Jones’ RL Commercial appointment defended as managing director speaks on TV deal plans
RUGBY LEAGUE Commercial Chair Frank Slevin has defended the appointment of Rhodri Jones as its first Managing Director. The new body will handle the commercial…
Matty Smith targets St Helens success in first coaching role
MATTY SMITH hopes to use the vast experience accrued in a 17-year playing career to lead St Helens’ women to success. Following his playing retirement…
