Author: Stephen Ibbetson
Warrington Wolves ‘deserve better’ says determined new coach Sam Burgess
WARRINGTON “deserve better” than their poor performance in recent years, according to Sam Burgess. Burgess, who at 34 becomes Super League’s youngest head coach, has…
England coach shortlisted for top sporting award
ENGLAND’S Wheelchair World Cup-winning coach has been nominated for a top sporting gong. Tom Coyd has been named on a three-person shortlist for UK Sport’s…
Super League 2023 Season Review: Leeds Rhinos
Super League: 8th (P27 W12 L15 F535 L534 PD+1 Pts24); Challenge Cup: Round 6 THE HOPE Fresh from a thrilling ride to their first Grand…
Key points on club grading after seven Super League clubs earn ‘Grade A’ status
SEVEN clubs have been rated ‘Grade A’, one year before the new club-grading system kicks in to determine who plays in Super League. Indicative grades…
IMG admit ‘lot of work to be done’ in London amid Broncos’ lowly ranking
LONDON BRONCOS have been told to improve “across the board” after being ranked 24th among professional clubs under the indicative gradings. Barely a week after…
First Women’s Super League players sign professional contracts in landmark move
THREE York Valkyrie stars have become the first women’s players in England to sign professional contracts. York, alongside Leeds, took the historic move a year…
Brad Dwyer ‘a bit older and a bit wiser’ on Warrington Wolves return
BRAD DWYER says he returns to Warrington after six years “a bit older and a bit wiser”. The hooker came through the Wolves’ Academy to…
Wheelchair game continues to grow in thrilling Super League season
THIS year’s Wheelchair Super League was, by any measure, the biggest and best yet. More fans. More exposure. More competitive games. After all the success…
Super League 2023 Season Review: Huddersfield Giants
Super League: 9th (P27 W11 L16 F473 A552 PD-79 Pts22); Challenge Cup: Round 6 THE HOPE After finishing third in the Super League table in…
‘He nailed it’: Jack Welsby to retain England captaincy after impressing in Tonga win
JACK WELSBY will captain England again in the second Test against Tonga this Saturday, after impressing Shaun Wane in the role. The St Helens fullback…