Author: Stephen Ibbetson
IMG’s proposed calendar including end of Magic Weekend, Challenge Cup final change and new event
Magic Weekend and loop fixtures will be removed from Super League after next season, while the Challenge Cup final will be moved to May under…
How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?
IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…
IMG reveals plans for Rugby League involving new Super League licensing system
IMG have unveiled their first recommendations for Rugby League, including a return to a form of licensing for Super League. The agency, brought into the…
Rob Burrow to feature in new BBC documentary
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow MBE will feature in a new documentary on the BBC next month. Leeds Rhinos and England great Burrow has been…
Huddersfield Giants trio named in Jamaica squad for World Cup
Jamaica have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with all but five players coming from UK competitions. The group selected by coach Romeo…
Huddersfield Giants confirm signing of Wigan Warriors star
Huddersfield Giants have confirmed the signing of outside back Jake Bibby from Super League rivals Wigan Warriors. Bibby has spent the past three seasons at…
Australia boss Mal Meninga calls for rules overhaul after Joseph Suaalii chooses Samoa
Joseph Suaalii has become the latest NRL star to commit to England’s opening-game opponents Samoa. Matt Parish is building a formidable squad for Samoa’s World…
Rugby League greats to play role in World Cup opening game
Kevin Sinfield and Jason Robinson will bring out the Paul Barrière Trophy as part of a ‘tournament welcome’ at St James’ Park before the opening…
Morgan Knowles among two St Helens players banned following Grand Final
Morgan Knowles has been given a one-match ban following St Helens’ Super League Grand Final victory, meaning he is set to miss England’s World Cup…
England Women reveal their squad for World Cup
England Women have named their 24-player squad for this autumn’s World Cup. After an impressive season with Leeds Rhinos which included a Player of the…
