Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Call for review of disciplinary crackdown after huge number of bans to start Super League season
TONY SMITH has called for less severe punishments from the match review panel after retrospective action was taken against 16 players following the opening round…
New Zealand appoint former great to replace Michael Maguire as head coach
NEW ZEALAND have appointed Stacey Jones as their head coach through to the 2026 World Cup. Jones is regarded to be one of the country’s…
Josh Thewlis repays Sam Burgess with Warrington Wolves win after ‘mad’ two weeks
JOSH THEWLIS was pleased to end a “mad” couple of weeks with a first Warrington win under Sam Burgess. The winger kicked six goals –…
Castleford Tigers to make part of ground all-seater imminently for grading boost
CASTLEFORD hope to have the Princess Street end of the Jungle fully seated by May. At present, the covered section of the main stand is…
Owen Trout ready for Leigh Leopards debut after ten-month lay-off and Huddersfield Giants exit
OWEN TROUT is chomping at the bit for his Leigh debut – understandably so, after almost ten months on the sidelines through injury. The forward…
Matt Peet’s pride as Wigan Warriors deliver – on and off the field – in World Club Challenge
MATT PEET was proud to see Wigan showcase themselves and all of Super League in a magnificent World Club Challenge on and off the field….
World Club Challenge verdict: Controversy aplenty but Wigan Warriors deserve their place in history
LIKE all the great battles in human history, it finished with 24,000 people staring at a 60-square-metre LED screen. The fate of the world –…
Jai Field on Wigan Warriors’ task against ‘benchmark’ Penrith Panthers in World Club Challenge
JAI FIELD will put admiration for his compatriots to one side when he bids to lead Wigan to world glory. The speedy Australian fullback will…
The Garry Schofield Column: Such contrasting fortunes in the Hull derby
TALKING about bursting the bubble – at least on the black and white side of Hull. Judging by the big Super League opener at a…
Daryl Clark reflects on memorable St Helens debut as Paul Wellens hails ‘excellent’ hooker
DARYL CLARK enjoyed a St Helens debut to remember with a try-scoring, man-of-the-match performance on Friday night. The hooker scored one try and set up…
