Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Joe Batchelor’s frustration at injury woes following St Helens return
JOE BATCHELOR was thrown straight into what his coach Paul Wellens called a “cyclone” at Leeds – but that’s still preferable to being on the…
‘Only thing we can do’: Craig Lingard on winless Castleford Tigers’ priorities
CASTLEFORD TIGERS will have to play the long game as financial priorities at the club mean that points scored on the pitch are less important…
‘Some really poor stuff’: Ian Watson shares Huddersfield Giants frustration in defeat
IAN WATSON lamented a “step back” from his Huddersfield team in Saturday’s defeat to Hull KR. The Giants’ coach was broadly satisfied with the opening…
Championship 2024: Club-by-club preview and squads
BARROW RAIDERS BARROW failed to match the heights of their 2022 play-off charge last year, finishing eleventh, and staying clear of relegation concerns will be…
League One 2024: Club-by-club preview and squads
CORNWALL THE professional game’s newest club made clear strides forward in their second season, going from one win in 2022 to five in 2023, including…
Eamonn McManus keen to take St Helens to Las Vegas as NRL chairman supports English involvement
EAMONN McMANUS would like to take St Helens to Las Vegas if English clubs can get involved in the NRL’s American venture. The NRL season…
Adam Keighran sets out the area table-topping Wigan Warriors must improve
WIGAN may sit top of the table after four weeks of the season but their centre Adam Keighran knows they still need to tighten up…
Mike Eccles admits London Broncos’ major shortcoming but insists ‘we’re in for a fight’
MIKE ECCLES knows London need to improve their defence urgently after taking a hammering at the hands of world champions Wigan. A 60-22 defeat on…
‘One of the best in the comp’: George Williams’ high praise for in-form Warrington Wolves star
GEORGE WILLIAMS believes Warrington have one of the best players in Super League on their hands in Matt Dufty. The speedy Australian fullback joined the…
Sam Halsall sees the potential in new Huddersfield Giants attack
SAM HALSALL says there’s a lot more still to come from Huddersfield after they thrashed Yorkshire neighbours Castleford on Friday night. The young outside back…