Author: Stephen Ibbetson
No regrets for Josh McGuire after picking Warrington Wolves over World Cup
JOSH McGUIRE has revealed that he turned down the chance to be part of Samoa’s history-making World Cup campaign to join Warrington Wolves early, and…
Wigan Warriors boss Matt Peet lauds development of Sean O’Loughlin as a coach
MATT PEET has been impressed by one performer in particular so far in pre-season – Sean O’Loughlin. Wigan Warriors are preparing for their second campaign…
Willie Peters sets out Hull KR’s goals for Tenerife pre-season trip
WILLIE PETERS is hoping that Hull KR return from a ten-day training camp in Tenerife a more closely-knit group. The Robins are setting off to…
Castleford Tigers youth head on the ‘hard work’ behind earning Elite Academy Licence
CASTLEFORD TIGERS’ head of youth development Rob Nikolay says “sleepless nights” and “a hell of a lot of hard work” have been behind the club…
What will be the legacy of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair World Cup tournaments?
With RLWC2021 done and dusted, League Express reporter STEPHEN IBBETSON considers the potential legacy of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments. MEN If the World…
Former England star George Burgess announces retirement from Rugby League
GEORGE BURGESS has announced his retirement from Rugby League at the age of 30. The former England international prop forward spent the majority of his…
IRL investigate French official after controversial Wheelchair World Cup final antics
INTERNATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE (IRL) has launched an investigation into the controversial behaviour of official Laurent Abrial during the Wheelchair World Cup final. England beat France…
Ten England players named in World Cup teams of the tournament
ENGLAND have ten players in the three World Cup teams of the tournament selected by Rugby League World magazine. Their victorious wheelchair heroes contribute three…
Former Super League star Matt Cook goes from World Cup role to huge Leeds Rhinos job
A CHANCE stab at a World Cup internship role has led to a full-time job with one of the biggest clubs in the game for…
England set to feature in a European Championships in 2023
ENGLAND will be among eight teams to play in a European Championship at the end of next season. European Rugby League (ERL) have confirmed a…