Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Hull FC in-depth preview: Tony Smith on the necessary changes made
TONY SMITH tells STEPHEN IBBETSON how he has refreshed Hull FC ahead of his second season in charge. ACROSS his long coaching career, there is…
Rush brothers in poignant day – but player and referee roles could have been reversed
SUNDAY’S pre-season game between Dewsbury and Huddersfield was a unique – and poignant – day for Liam and Kieran Rush – although their roles could…
England stars backed to do ‘excellently’ in NRL after leaving Wigan Warriors
MATT PEET has backed former Wigan stars Morgan Smithies and Kai Pearce-Paul to succeed in the NRL. Both players left the Warriors following their Super…
London Broncos sign their ‘general’ after year-long pursuit by Mike Eccles
LONDON BRONCOS’ recruitment of “general” Jack Campagnolo was the result of a year-long pursuit by coach Mike Eccles. The halfback has signed a one-year deal…
Castleford Tigers boss on the traits that can make Luke Hooley a ‘top-class fullback’
LUKE HOOLEY has everything it takes to be a “top-class” fullback, according to the man who knows him best. Craig Lingard coached the fullback for…
‘I wasn’t in a good head space’: Carlos Tuimavave explains why he wanted to give up Hull FC captaincy
CARLOS TUIMAVAVE says he is glad to have the weight of the Hull FC captaincy off his shoulders. The centre has been replaced as skipper…
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…
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…
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…
Wigan Warriors fans told to ‘enjoy and cherish’ star player following new deal
KRIS RADLINSKI has told Wigan fans to “cherish” watching star fullback Jai Field over the next four years. The Aussie, who has scored 43 tries…
