Author: Stephen Ibbetson
St Helens set for welcome injury returnee against Hull FC
ST HELENS expect to have Mark Percival back for the visit of Hull FC this Friday. The veteran centre has been recovering from a head…
Leigh Leopards suffer another long-term injury blow to key man
THE blows keep on coming for Leigh, who have lost both Gareth O’Brien and Robbie Mulhern for at least the next six weeks with torn…
Mike Eccles explains why London Broncos are unable to sign senior players on loan
LONDON are being punished by their geography in the loan market, according to their director of rugby Mike Eccles. The club has been forced into…
Huddersfield Giants coach explains long-term ‘project’ behind Thomas Deakin
IAN WATSON is excited to work with long-term “project” Thomas Deakin after the hooker made his senior debut. Deakin, who was born in England but…
Hull FC, Hull KR and Salford Red Devils men banned by match review panel among eight charges
SAM LUCKLEY will miss Hull KR’s Challenge Cup quarter-final against Leigh Leopards after receiving a one-match suspension. The prop has been punished for a Grade…
Bevan French reveals the moment he knew he didn’t need to leave Wigan Warriors and his future goals
BEVAN FRENCH says World Club Challenge Cup glory helped convince him he didn’t need to return to the NRL to prove himself. The 28-year-old last…
Castleford Tigers dedicate first Super League win to George Lawler following seizure
CASTLEFORD dedicated their first Super League win of the season to George Lawler following news of the forward’s seizure last week. Lawler was taken to…
‘Difficult times’: Adrian Lam on Leigh Leopards’ struggles and way out
ADRIAN LAM insists Leigh are “really close” to finding a way out of their current predicament. The Leopards have lost five of their opening six…
‘We love winning’: Seb Bechara on Catalans Dragons’ latest wheelchair title
CATALANS reinforced their dominance of Wheelchair Rugby League by becoming European champions, and star player Seb Bechara says they “feed off” winning titles. The reigning…
Castleford Tigers target new signings amid fresh injury crisis
CRAIG LINGARD is on the lookout for reinforcements after gaining his first victory as a Super League head coach. His Castleford side defeated Salford on…