Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Challenge Cup semi-final draw
HULL KR will play Catalans Dragons while Warrington Wolves face Leigh Leopards in the Challenge Cup semi-finals. The Robins beat city rivals Hull FC in…
Hull FC face back-row injury crisis after three fresh blows
HULL FC are facing a back-row injury crisis after suffering three fresh blows before and during their Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat to Hull KR. Brad…
Willie Peters provides update on Mikey Lewis injury after Hull KR derby win
HULL KR believe Mikey Lewis has only a minor groin injury after the star halfback limped off early in their Challenge Cup quarter-final win at…
Paul Cooke on Featherstone Rovers challenge and unusual coaching journey
A decade after his last head coach role, Paul Cooke has been thrust unexpectedly into the Featherstone hot seat. NOT for the first time, it’s…
Hull KR crush Hull FC in ruthless Challenge Cup derby display
HULL FC 16 HULL KR 32 STEPHEN IBBETSON, MKM Stadium, Saturday HULL KR reinforced the current city hierarchy with a ruthlessly dominant derby display to…
Leeds Rhinos reveal extent of Brodie Croft injury
BRODIE CROFT will be sidelined until next month by a hamstring injury suffered in Leeds Rhinos’ defeat at Warrington Wolves. Leeds have confirmed that halfback…
Adrian Lam sets signing target after getting Leigh Leopards back on track
LEIGH LEOPARDS coach Adrian Lam hopes to make “one or two” signings before the Challenge Cup semi-finals after progressing past Wakefield Trinity. A tight quarter-final…
Daryl Powell details two Wakefield Trinity injury blows in Challenge Cup exit
WAKEFIELD TRINITY’S Challenge Cup exit at the hands of Leigh Leopards was compounded by injuries to their two Russells, Olly and Matty. Halfback Olly Russell…
Leigh Leopards gain Wakefield Trinity revenge to reach Challenge Cup semi-finals
WAKEFIELD TRINITY 12 LEIGH LEOPARDS 20 STEPHEN IBBETSON, DIY Kitchens Stadium, Friday LEIGH avenged the previous week’s Super League defeat and snapped their two-game losing…
The inside story of Leigh Leopards’ rise and rise – and what the future holds
Leigh Leopards’ irresistible rise has been one of rugby league’s great tales in recent years. This is the inside story of their success – and…
