Author: Stephen Ibbetson
St Helens’ Jack Welsby retains Super League Player of the Year crown in Readers’ Poll
JACK WELSBY has been voted Super League’s Player of the Year by League Express readers for the second consecutive season. The St Helens fullback retained…
New Zealand chief defends Michael Maguire ultimatum as coach swaps Kiwis for Blues
THE head of New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL) has defended the decision to force Michael Maguire to step down as head coach. Maguire recently ended…
Featherstone Rovers’ Josh Hardcastle determined to play again following stroke
JOSH HARDCASTLE is determined to play Rugby League again, after suffering a stroke earlier this year. The 31-year-old has signed a new one-year deal to…
Community sides primed for Challenge Cup draw
THE draws for the first two rounds of the 2024 Challenge Cup will made tomorrow (Tuesday). Twenty clubs from the community game will enter in…
Sam Powell on swapping Wigan Warriors for Warrington Wolves at end of ‘mad’ year
SAM POWELL is keen to make the most of his remaining time as a player after a “mad” year finished with him swapping Wigan for…
Batley Bulldogs to play important role for Craig Lingard at Castleford Tigers
DUAL-REGISTRATION partners Batley will be the first port of call for the Castleford’s squad players next season – despite head coach Craig Lingard not being…
Cameron Smith proud to be Leeds Rhinos captain – but won’t change
CAMERON SMITH says he’ll be just the same player next season despite achieving his long-held ambition of becoming Leeds captain. The 25-year-old has grown in…
Robbie Mulhern ‘grateful’ for transformative Leigh Leopards move
ROBBIE MULHERN will be happy to keep proving the naysayers wrong with Leigh. The 29-year-old was one of the best props in Super League in…
Elliot Minchella eager for familiar pre-season tests with Hull KR
ELLIOT MINCHELLA is excited to go up against two of his former sides in pre-season. Hull KR will welcome Championship side Sheffield to Craven Park…
Versatile signing Jayden Okunbor eyes impact with Hull FC
JAYDEN OKUNBOR wants to bring skill as well as size to Hull FC along with his fellow arrivals from down under. Okunbor, who has signed…
