Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Josh Charnley earns new Leigh Leopards deal
LEIGH LEOPARDS have agreed a new one-year deal with prolific winger Josh Charnley. For much of this season it appeared the 34-year-old’s time with Leigh…
Castleford Tigers sign Jack Ashworth from Hull FC
CASTLEFORD TIGERS have signed Hull FC forward Jack Ashworth on a two-year contract. The 30-year-old has more than 100 Super League appearances to his name,…
Paul Wellens shares jubilation of St Helens’ play-off heroics
ST HELENS head coach Paul Wellens hailed the never-say-die attitude – and high level of skill – behind their winning try in the play-off eliminator…
‘It’s a cruel game’: Brad Arthur ‘lost for words’ after Leeds Rhinos heartbreak
LEEDS RHINOS head coach Brad Arthur could only sit back and say in despair: “It’s a cruel game sometimes.” Just a couple of seconds from…
‘Wide to Wright’ as St Helens incredibly steal play-off from Leeds Rhinos
LEEDS RHINOS 14 ST HELENS 16 STEPHEN IBBETSON, AMT Headingley, Saturday ST HELENS recreated the famous ‘Wide to West’ try 25 years on as Shane…
‘The right decision’: Matty Lees leaves St Helens game for birth of daughter
ST HELENS lost Matty Lees during Saturday’s play-off eliminator against Leeds Rhinos as he left the match for his partner in labour. Prop Lees was…
York Knights hold off brave Halifax Panthers to reach Championship Grand Final
YORK KNIGHTS 30 HALIFAX PANTHERS 18 STEPHEN IBBETSON, LNER Community Stadium, Saturday YORK had to hold off a late rally to end Halifax’s spirited season…
Former Super League duo among four leaving Doncaster
DONCASTER have confirmed the exits of veteran duo Craig Hall and Josh Bowden. Fullback Hall, 37, has spent the past two years with the Dons,…
Castleford Tigers release England centre Sam Wood
CASTLEFORD TIGERS have released centre Sam Wood amid reports of a move to York Knights. Wood signed a three-year deal when he joined from Hull…
Not the ‘Greatest Show’ – but Leigh Leopards have every chance of reaching grandest stage
ALL around the newfangled Progress With Unity Stadium, the signage heralds ‘The Greatest Show in Super League’. And while the lasers, smoke, bubbles and Elvis…