Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Craig Lingard explains Sheffield Eagles coaching addition and replacing departed players
SHEFFIELD EAGLES have appointed Mick Piper as a new assistant coach. Piper has previously worked as a coach, mostly at Academy level, at Bradford, Wakefield…
Barrow Raiders weigh up longer move for St Helens’ Tee Ritson
BARROW RAIDERS are weighing the prospect of retaining fan favourite Tee Ritson on a longer loan spell from St Helens. Ritson scored 70 tries in…
London Broncos welcome break after ‘fantastic start’ to season
LONDON BRONCOS are happy to have an extended break after a better-than-expected start to the season. Fresh from relegation and with a skeleton squad amid…
Sheffield Eagles complete smash-and-grab raid at Featherstone Rovers
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 12 SHEFFIELD EAGLES 19 STEVE SLATER, Millennium Stadium, Sunday SHEFFIELD upset the odds with three well-taken tries against the run of play amid…
Melbourne Storm run riot against Parramatta Eels to continue remarkable streak
MELBOURNE STORM 56 PARRAMATTA EELS 18 STEPHEN IBBETSON, AAMI Park, Sunday MELBOURNE completed the biggest win of the opening round to continue their remarkable starting…
Ryan Hampshire signs for Championship club
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have announced the signing of Ryan Hampshire on a deal for the rest of the season. Versatile back Hampshire has been a free…
Hunslet sign Bradford Bulls duo as loan market remains key
HUNSLET will continue to use the loan market to patch up an injury-affected squad as they bid to kick-start their campaign. Bradford pair Emmanuel Waine…
Oldham chairman threatens to step down after ‘abuse’ on social media
OLDHAM chairman Bill Quinn has threatened to step down from the Championship club after receiving “abuse” on social media. Quinn has been a key figure…
Paul Cooke picks up pieces at Featherstone Rovers after ‘real shock’ of James Ford exit
PAUL COOKE is firmly focused on getting a tune out of Featherstone Rovers after his instalment as head coach. The Championship club recently parted company…
Local amateurs help Halifax Panthers prepare for Championship test
HALIFAX PANTHERS have had an opposed session with local amateurs Illingworth ahead of Sunday’s return trip to York. Kyle Eastmond’s side are facing the Knights…