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The Leigh Leopards have been one of the fairytale stories in Rugby League, going from the Championship to the Super League top four in two seasons, during a run which also involved a Challenge Cup win at Wembley. Owner, Derek Beaumont, has been instrumental in their turnaround. Often dressed in his flamboyant Leopard print suit, Beaumont has…
St Helens legend Paul Sculthorpe has outlined what he calls the “worst rule in rugby league”, following Saints’ defeat to Leigh Leopards. Recently inducted to the Rugby League Hall of Fame, Sculthorpe was the only player to win two consecutive Man of Steel awards and made over 250 St Helens appearances. Speaking about their defeat…
Wigan Warriors star Junior Nsemba enjoyed a sensational breakthrough season, earning selection in the Super League Dream Team as well as England’s extended squad. But the humble 20-year-old says he wouldn’t be anywhere near the level he is today without the help and guidance of his ‘big brother’ team-mate Willie Isa. Nsemba actually got his opportunity…
Rugby league has further tightened its concussion rules for the 2023 season, but the sport will not amend its stance on tackle height despite significant and controversial changes adopted by rugby union. The Rugby Football Union will ban tackling above waist height from next season in the community game, a decision that has met a…
Newly-appointed St Helens assistant coach Lee Briers has revealed when he will begin in the role as well as what ‘excites’ him about the job. Briers was a man in high demand given how he transformed Brisbane’s attack in 2023 but the former Wigan Warriors assistant and Warrington Wolves star opted to join Paul Wellens…