Category: News
Introduction of 18th player among rule changes for new season
CLUBS can name an 18th player in their teams this season following approval from the RFL’s Laws Committee. Since 2021, a fifth interchange can be…
No end in sight to NRL dispute which threatens start of new season
THE NRL begins this week with the first trial games that form part of the Pre-Season Challenge, but the build-up to the new season has…
Paul Wellens keen to see St Helens progress in ‘crucial’ tune-up for World Club Challenge
ST HELENS coach Paul Wellens says that this Saturday’s match against St George Illawarra Dragons will be “really crucial” in their preparation for the World…
Salford Red Devils in battle to keep Man of Steel Brodie Croft
SALFORD RED DEVILS are battling to keep hold of their star halfback Brodie Croft ahead of the new season. Croft, 25, won the Man of…
Leeds Rhinos working to repair Headingley pitch in time for Super League start
LEEDS RHINOS are confident that their Headingley pitch will be in much better condition for their first home match of the season. A youthful Rhinos…
‘This club means everything’: Carlos Tuimavave on Hull FC captaincy and goals under Tony Smith
CARLOS TUIMAVAVE is entering his eighth season as a Hull FC player and is doing so as club captain, a situation he says he couldn’t…
Alex Mellor on Leeds Rhinos exit, play-off heartbreak and having ‘fire back in belly’ at Castleford Tigers
ALEX MELLOR says he has the “fire back in my belly” ahead of his first full season at Castleford Tigers. The backrower is at his…
Wigan Warriors star Bevan French sets goal for 2023
WIGAN WARRIORS winger Bevan French insists the constant murmurings about his future last season were not a distraction, but he is glad everything has since…
‘I’ll always say what I think’: Stefan Ratchford sets out approach as Warrington Wolves captain
STEFAN RATCHFORD will continue to give team-mates a piece of his mind as Warrington Wolves captain. The long-serving, versatile back was recently appointed as the…
Catalans Dragons have ‘scent of Super League’ as Steve McNamara reflects on pre-season win
CATALANS DRAGONS have got the scent of Super League after a “pretty perfect” pre-season trial victory over a French Elite One Select side. Coach Steve…
