SALFORD’S financial mess has been caused by having to do a takeover deal the wrong way around in order to save the club. And money is dripping through, in stages because of foreign bank rules and the fact the new owners had to move so quickly. 3 Salford’s new owners were meant to buy the… … Read more
CHRIS Irwin has a three-word phrase that sums up the feeling at Salford – season starts today. But he feels the Rugby Football League could have moved quicker to get their takeover done. 3 Chris Irwin has told of the hold-ups that saw Salford’s takeover delayed – and sparked a controversy over a… CHRIS Irwin … Read more
TURNS out Luke Littler is not the only 18-year-old from Warrington who can hit a 180. The world darts champion will see his home town’s stadium named after him as the Wolves honour his achievement. 2 Warrington honours one of its own tonight as the Wolves rename their ground The Luke Littler… Arron Lindop copies … Read more
GARETH O’BRIEN was Leigh’s golden boy after Super League’s big build up was left literally pointless. Not even Michael Buffer could make either side ready to rumble as they amazingly battled out a scoreless 80 minutes. 3 Leigh stars mob match-winner Gareth O’BrienCredit: PA 3 Michael Buffer was… Legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer emcees Super … Read more
MATT Peet found himself sweating after guiding Wigan to an awesome foursome of trophies, even though he was as far from rugby league as you could get. Super League, Challenge Cup, World Club Challenge and League Leaders’ Shield success saw the Warriors named Team of the Year at the Sports… Wigan boss Matt Peet tells … Read more
SALFORD have new owners after Swiss moneyman Dario Berta finally bought the club. And as SunSport revealed, the Community Stadium is likely to follow. 2 Salford Red Devils have new owners after Swiss banker Dario Berta bought the cash-strapped clubCredit: SWPIX.COM The Red Devils had a fire sale of… Salford get new Swiss owner in … Read more
MICHAEL BUFFER is swapping Las Vegas for Wigan this Valentine’s Day. The legendary boxing announcer, 80, is jetting to the North West to spread the love ahead of the Wigan Warriors’ trip to Sin City in March. 3 Michael Buffer is heading to Wigan ahead of the new Super League seasonCredit: Getty… Legendary boxing announcer … Read more
SEEING is believing for Tom Johnstone version 2.0 when it comes to Wakefield 2.0 – as he hopes to turn back the clock. The winger has returned to where it all began – turning down NRL interest as he revealed to SunSport – from Catalans Dragons. 2 Tom Johnstone believes Wakefield have proved… Tom Johnstone … Read more
SAM Burgess has called on rugby league to become better at selling itself. The Warrington coach and dual-code England star knows the 13-a-side code’s product is as good as any, but not many people know that. 3 Sam Burgess has called on rugby league to make bigger stars of players like Mikey Lewis… Rugby league … Read more
SAM Burgess has blasted rugby league chiefs as he received official notification of a new disciplinary process AFTER he had read about it. Instead of being issued with charges and instant bans, players will now have points allocated to them over a 12-month period – top six and they are given a… Sam Burgess slams … Read more