Obituary: Eric Prescott – The best uncapped Rugby League star

ERIC PRESCOTT (June 21, 1948 – August 21, 2023) ERIC PRESCOTT was a fiery and accomplished back-row forward for St Helens, Salford, hometown club Widnes…

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Obituary: Shane McNally – The Maroon stalwart who had a fine season with Wakefield Trinity

SHANE McNALLY (May 19, 1954 – August 11, 2023) SHANE McNALLY, who died earlier this month while on holiday in Canada, was a committed Queenslander…

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Rugby League Heroes: Paul Newlove (Part 2)

Last week Paul Newlove talked about his dad John, his uncle Charlie Stone, life at Post Office Road and Odsal, his early Test career, and…

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Super League Round 23: Albert Goldthorpe Medal points

HERE’S who got the Albert Goldthorpe Medal points this week as the best performers in each Super League match… Salford Red Devils 20-0 Wakefield Trinity…

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Leading try, goal and point scorers in Super League, Championship and League One

Here are the current standings for tries, goals and points in all three divisions. BETFRED SUPER LEAGUE – LEADING SCORERS (League games only) Tries 1…

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Wigan Warriors’ win at Catalans Dragons was epic – but Super League structure makes it meaningless

STEPHEN IBBETSON reflects on Wigan Warriors’ stunning victory over league leaders Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. WITH one remarkable result in Perpignan, we have an extraordinary…

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Wakefield Trinity hopeful of injury boost for relegation run-in

MARK APPLEGARTH is hopeful that “favourite toy” Kelepi Tanginoa will be back in time to influence Wakefield Trinity’s season. Wakefield are deep in relegation trouble…

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‘We’ll get through this together’: Adrian Lam behind hungover Leigh Leopards

ADRIAN LAM has vowed to generate a response from his Leigh Leopards after they gave him a birthday to forget. The Challenge Cup-winning head coach…

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Salford Red Devils face ‘significant financial hardship’ amid stadium stand-off

SALFORD RED DEVILS are facing “significant financial hardship” because of an ongoing row over ownership of their stadium, according to a board member. The Salford…

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‘We’ll only get better’: Gary Chambers’ delight as Warrington Wolves end losing run

GARY CHAMBERS admitted great delight after finally ending Warrington Wolves’ long losing run. Warrington’s 18-4 victory at Hull FC on Saturday was their first in…

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