Author: Stephen Ibbetson
‘Depleted’ Batley Bulldogs glad for loan signing as Dane Manning faces lengthy ban
BATLEY BULLDOGS are glad to have signed Leigh forward Brad Martin – as they face up to the prospect of a lengthy period without Dane…
Newcastle Knights spoil Jarome Luai’s Wests Tigers debut
WESTS TIGERS 8 NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS 10 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Friday GREG MARZHEW came up with the decisive try as Newcastle spoiled Jarome Luai’s…
Michael Maguire’s Brisbane Broncos make stunning start to NRL season
SYDNEY ROOSTERS 14 BRISBANE BRONCOS 50 STEPHEN IBBETSON, Allianz Stadium, Thursday BRISBANE made an exceptional start to life under Michael Maguire with a blitz of…
Widnes Vikings release another player
WIDNES VIKINGS have released back Adam Jones from his contract. Jones only joined the club from Wigan ahead of this season but failed to make…
Ex-Super League winger joins York Knights after leaving Sheffield Eagles
YORK KNIGHTS have re-signed winger Ben Jones-Bishop from Sheffield Eagles on a deal until the end of the season. The 36-year-old “enacted a clause in…
Leigh Leopards forward makes Championship loan move
BATLEY BULLDOGS have signed backrower Brad Martin from Leigh on a month loan. Martin, 24, is yet to make his debut for the Leopards since…
Paul McShane taking on bigger coaching role at York Knights
PAUL McSHANE is stepping up his coaching involvement at York Knights following the departure of assistant boss Ged Corcoran. The former England hooker joined York…
Oldham’s Kieran Dixon relieved to reach impressive milestone
PRACTICE made perfect – almost – for Oldham’s Kieran Dixon as kicked his way to the milestone of 1,500 points. The veteran back was two…
Reece Lyne sure of Doncaster ‘quality’ despite winless start
DONCASTER captain Reece Lyne insisted the team has the quality for a successful league season after their cup hopes came to an end. The Dons…
Toulouse Olympique sign international halfback
TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE have signed Thomas Lacans on a two-year deal following his release from Featherstone. The halfback was released on compassionate grounds last month after…