Paul Wellens reveals his standout St Helens youngster from Swinton Lions friendly

PAUL WELLENS hopes to see Swinton develop more of his St Helens youngsters following the pre-season game between the clubs. The Championship Lions ran out…

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Catalans Dragons enhance their French identity with Super League history made

CATALANS have named eight French players among their opening 13 squad numbers for the first time in their Super League history. Les Dracs’ vintage 2024…

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Huddersfield Giants newcomer Thomas Deakin sets out his goals

THOMAS DEAKIN is yet to play a first-grade game, but he hopes to change all that with Huddersfield. The English-born hooker, who has lived in…

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Wigan Warriors in-depth preview: Matt Peet on how Super League champions can sustain success

STEPHEN IBBETSON hears how Matt Peet intends to deliver sustained success for Wigan Warriors. IN two seasons, Matt Peet has coached Wigan to every honour…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Catalans Dragons in Super League 2024

OLD TRAFFORD proved a step too far for our French friends, but after two Grand Finals in three years, building on that historic Challenge Cup…

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Talking Rugby League: Is addiction to overseas players bad for our game?

RECENTLY the RFL eased the criteria for recruiting players from overseas. At one time, in order to obtain a visa, a player needed to have…

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England coach Stuart Barrow on the big decisions and omissions in his new squads

THE coach of the England women’s team, STUART BARROW, announced a national performance squad of 27 players for 2024, along with an England Knights development…

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The Garry Schofield Column: My prediction for Hull KR in Super League 2024

THE recent recruitment of Joe Burgess following his release by Salford has only strengthened Rovers’ chances of a fourth straight play-off appearance. They’ve come within…

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Talking Rugby League: Sky Sports deliver – but Super League clubs get in the way

SKY SPORTS will broadcast all the Super League matches in the early rounds of this season’s competition on their array of sports channels. No game…

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Harrison Hansen on why he’s going around again for a 21st season with Toulouse Olympique

HARRISON HANSEN is turning back the clock on a career that has covered just about every base in the game. The 38-year-old prop forward will…

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