Author: Stephen Ibbetson
The 10 most significant and memorable Rugby League moments of 2023
AS 2024 begins, League Express writer STEPHEN IBBETSON concludes our annual five-part series of articles that look back at the season just gone and picks…
Opinion: Why improving Rugby League in heartlands first is key to growing game
SIMON GREENWOOD-HAIGH is the head of emerging brands for Associated British Foods and he has worked in sales and marketing in fast-moving consumer goods for…
Sheffield Eagles favourite Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e recovering after heart attack
VETERAN Sheffield Eagles fullback Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e suffered a heart attack over Christmas. The Championship club said that the popular 39-year-old, known as ‘QLT’, is now…
Sheffield Eagles the next women’s side to make pay pledge ahead of first Challenge Cup campaign
SHEFFIELD will join the list of clubs paying their women’s players this year, as they prepare to make their Challenge Cup bow. The Eagles only…
Full International Rugby League rankings as England men climb up a place
ENGLAND have reclaimed third place in the International Rugby League (IRL) men’s rankings following their three-match series whitewash over Tonga. Shaun Wane’s side overtook Samoa…
Lachlan Fitzgibbon feeling home comforts despite move across world to Warrington Wolves
LACHLAN FITZGIBBON is “a pretty proud Novocastrian” – so he is delighted to still feel close to home after moving across the world. The forward…
Hull KR boss Willie Peters happy with leadership group after losing experienced players
WILLIE PETERS is confident Hull KR have all the experience and leadership qualities they need, fronted by new captain Elliot Minchella. The loose-forward has been…
‘He’s been playing out of position’: Leigh Leopards eye new role for ex-Hull FC man Ben McNamara
LEIGH are keen to see Ben McNamara flourish at hooker after signing the youngster from Hull FC. The 22-year-old spent four seasons in the Hull…
Sam Halsall on key Huddersfield Giants mistake in 2023 and personal development
HUDDERSFIELD won’t be getting ahead of themselves like last year, according to Sam Halsall. The Giants were one of the 2023 season’s biggest underachievers, finishing…
Mike Cooper ‘training the house down’ to make start of Wigan Warriors’ season
MIKE COOPER is “training the house down” with a view to making the start of the season, according to Wigan head coach Matt Peet. The…