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A dramatic announcement from Hull KR It's time for them to start planning for a future without the now iconic Willie Peters Author | Amy W Treble-winning head coach Peters will leave the reigning Super League champions at the end of the season to take up a role as the inaugural head coach of new National Rugby League side Papua New Guinea Chiefs. The 47-year-old, who took charge in 2022, remains under contract at Craven Park until 2028. The Chiefs are not due to enter the NRL until the 2028 campaign, but Peters is set to spend next year overseeing recruitment for the competition’s newest club, which will be based in Port Moresby. Hull KR currently hold all four major honours available to Super League clubs, having beaten Brisbane Broncos to claim the World Club Challenge in February. Watch | How Peters celebrated their Super League success at Old Trafford They ended a 40-year wait for a league title with victory over Wigan Warriors in last October’s Grand Final. That success fo...

Luke Littler 7 - 1 Gian van Veen Luke Littler delivered a performance of authority to overwhelm Gian van Veen and retain the PDC World Championship title at Alexandra Palace. Author |  Amy W The 18 year old became only the fourth player to defend the crown, joining Phil Taylor, Adrian Lewis and Gary Anderson in an exclusive club. It was a second triumph in just his third appearance on the sport’s biggest stage, underlining the pace at which Littler’s reputation continues to grow. Only Taylor, with 14 titles, and Michael van Gerwen, on three, now sit ahead of him in the list of PDC world champions. While Taylor’s record still appears distant, the quality of Littler’s display ensured that talk of how far he might go will only intensify. Van Veen was left chasing shadows  Littler maintained an average above 107 for long stretches, eventually finishing on 106.02. The Dutchman’s own near 100 average was impressive but proved nowhere near enough to stem the flow. With the ...

An important win for Castleford on a bad day for Warrington Warrington Wolves' Super League play-off hopes were dealt a significant blow as they slipped to defeat against Castleford Tigers Author | Amy W Sam Stone’s early try gave the visitors a promising start, but Castleford responded with two quickfire scores. Daejarn Asi muscled his way over the line after brushing off several weak tackles, before George Lawler capitalised on a fumble from Lachlan Fitzgibbon to give the Tigers a 12-6 lead. Jake Thewlis crossed for Warrington just before the break, reducing the deficit to two points at half-time. However, the hosts extended their lead through a Chris Atkin penalty and a try from Josh Simm, who finished off a sweeping counter-attack after Marc Sneyd lost possession in the middle of the park. There was late drama when Stefan Ratchford touched down from a George Williams grubber, just after Alex Mellor had been shown a yellow card for a high tackle on Thewlis. Warrington appeal...

An amazing night at Anfield as The Boss entertained The Kop Bruce Springsteen brought a slice of the American East Coast to Liverpool, performing to a packed Anfield stadium in a characteristically sprawling and energetic show. Author | Amy W The home of Liverpool FC has, in recent years, found itself increasingly on the map as a destination for international touring giants. Taylor Swift brought her juggernaut Eras Tour to the stadium in 2024, and now it’s The Boss's turn to take centre stage. Liverpool is one of only a handful of UK stops on Springsteen’s current tour. Notably, London was left off the schedule this time, despite a string of sold-out shows at Wembley last year, with the singer seemingly turning his focus further north. READ MORE |  Music news and gig reviews READ MORE |  Sam Fender at London Stadium At 75, Springsteen remains an electrifying presence. His set stretched close to the three-hour mark and ranged from timeworn classics to lesser-performed deep ...

It's turning into a memorable month for Hull KR Can they add the Super League to their Challenge Cup title? Author | Amy W Tom Davies, fresh from his Challenge Cup heroics, helped Hull KR extend their celebrations with the opening try in a dominant 12-try Super League rout of Catalans Dragons, whose evening unravelled following a first-half red card for captain Benjamin Garcia. Davies, who scored the late winner that secured Hull KR’s first Challenge Cup triumph in 45 years just six days earlier, wasted little time in finding the line again at a jubilant Craven Park, where the French side crashed to a record defeat. James Batchelor and Sauaso Sue also crossed before Catalans were briefly reduced to 11 men, Garcia dismissed just moments after Franck Maria had been shown a yellow card. READ MORE | How Hull KR won the Challenge Cup READ MORE | Rugby League news from the 2025 season Batchelor grabbed a second try as Hull KR turned the screw, with Kelepi Tanginoa, Jack Broadbent and...

A memorable day for Hull KR fans and players They underlined their title credentials with a dramatic late victory over Warrington Wolves at Wembley Author | Amy W The Super League leaders left it late, with Davies diving superbly to touch down Tyrone May’s clever grubber kick. Mikey Lewis added the conversion to confirm a famous win in the capital. Warrington had edged ahead just before half-time, as Josh Thewlis finished acrobatically in the corner to give his side a four-point advantage at the break. READ MORE | Latest Rugby League news from the 2025 season READ MORE | News from Hull KR as they look for success on multiple fronts Played out in persistent rain and swirling winds on a chilly June afternoon, the match was a bruising contest short on attacking flair but rich in intensity.  Warrington failed to build on their lead, and were punished late on when Davies struck with just three minutes remaining to bring an end to Hull KR’s 44-year wait for silverware. KR finally win...

Hull KR face Warrington Wolves in the Challenge Cup final at Wembley The Super League leaders go into the game as heavy favourites. Hull KR will look to inflict a second successive cup final defeat on Warrington. Author | Amy W Could this finally be Hull KR’s moment? After decades of disappointment, near misses and painful defeats in major finals, the chance to end 40 years of hurt feels closer than ever. This time, surely? On paper, it seems straightforward. A side in form, with momentum and a settled squad, up against an opponent struggling and potentially missing a key playmaker. It ought to point towards a comfortable afternoon at Wembley. But this is Hull KR in a major final, and nothing is ever quite that simple. READ MORE | The sides recently faced each other in the Super League   READ MORE | Latest Rugby League news from across our network That said, their performances this season, coupled with the way they’ve handled the build-up from the semi-final to now, suggest th...

Hull KR tighten grip at Super League summit with a dominant win Hull KR extended their lead at the top of Super League to four points with a commanding victory over fellow Challenge Cup finalists Warrington Wolves, securing their 11th league win of the season. Author | Amy W Jack Broadbent opened the scoring for the Robins following a lapse in Warrington’s defence, but Dan Russell responded quickly with a try for the visitors. From there, Hull KR began to assert control. Tom Davies and Mikey Lewis crossed the line before half-time, while Joe Burgess added another try after the break to strengthen the home side’s position. Tyrone May’s score took the Robins 18 points clear and, although Josh Thewlis replied for Warrington to briefly narrow the margin, Davies’ second of the evening and a bold last-minute drop goal from Lewis confirmed a comfortable victory. The result maintains Hull KR’s impressive momentum in the 2025 campaign and gives them breathing space at the top of the table,...

There has been an interesting new addition to the women's game  Smoke cannons erupted behind the goal, live music pumped from a DJ booth during corners, and free shirts were hurled into the crowd at half-time.  This wasa all a far cry from the typical matchday experience for Europe’s elite women footballers. Author - Amy W "Carnage. Just chaos," were the words from Manchester United manager Marc Skinner, fresh from his side's 3-2 win over Roma in Portugal. The Women's World Sevens kicked off in Estoril on Wednesday with Manchester United and Manchester City among the eight clubs involved. The new seven-a-side competition has a huge prize money pool and is reportedly more than what the Women's Champions League winners will earn three days later in Lisbon. With rolling substitutes, no offsides and 15-minute halves, it's a format that brings out flair and creativity, as well as loads od attacking intent. England international Jess Park began lighting thin...

A fantastic win and performance for Hull KR The home side moved back to the top of Super League with a comfortable victory over a struggling Huddersfield side Author - Amy W After Wigan Warriors had overtaken them on Friday by beating Leigh Leopards, the Robins did what was required, and in emphatic fashion. The game started off slowly before Hull KR displayed their class Joe Burgess scored the only points of the first half. Mikey Lewis, Tyrone May, Kalepi Tanginoa, Jack Brown and Burgess again all picked up points in the second half. The Giants were unable to breach the league's meanest defence as they stay 11th with a 10th defeat out of 11 games. What was alarming from a neutral perspective was the clear gulf in class between a side at the top and a side at the bottom. Is that something that the organisers of the Super League should be concerned about? A closer look at what happened and why it happened With the Challenge Cup final on the horizon at Wembley on 7 June, the moo...

I love The Simpsons. You love The Simpsons. Let’s face it, everyone used to love The Simpsons. But at some point, that affection began to fade.  Author - Amy W Most fans agree that the golden age ended somewhere around the twelfth or thirteenth season. It is hard to say exactly when things started to go wrong, but many critics refer to the episodes that followed as part of the ‘Zombie Simpsons’ era. The show, while still on air, is often described as a lifeless version of what it once was. So now, the popular verdict seems to be that The Simpsons is a show people no longer enjoy. Worst. Show. Ever. Let’s take a breath. Let’s look again. There have still been moments of brilliance since 2005, and some episodes are every bit as sharp, funny and moving as the classics. Here are some of the best episodes from the later years that prove The Simpsons still has something to offer. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind (Season 19, Episode 9) This inventive episode plays with memory and s...

Mikey Lewis stars with hat-trick as Hull KR crush Huddersfield Mikey Lewis ran the show with a hat-trick as Super League leaders Hull KR ran in nine tries to dismantle a struggling Huddersfield Giants side. Author - Josh D   The dynamic half-back set the tone early, bouncing out of a tackle to release Oliver Gildart for the opening try in the sixth minute. Huddersfield briefly hit back with a superb solo effort from George Flanagan Jr, but that was as good as it got for the hosts. Lewis responded immediately, crossing for Rovers' second before bursting 70 metres downfield to tee up new signing Arthur Mourgue for his first try in club colours. The visitors showed no mercy after the break, running in six unanswered tries. Lewis completed his treble, while Jai Whitbread, Jez Litten, Sauaso Sue and Tom Davies also got on the scoresheet. The emphatic win maintains Hull KR’s perfect start to the season, moving them three points clear at the top. Huddersfield, still winless, remain ro...

This is the Netflix miniseries that has got everyone talking  For us, it's the best TV series in years. Author - Amy W Source | Netflix The story begins with police storming into 14-year-old Jamie Miller’s home, arresting him on suspicion of murdering his classmate Katie the previous night.  The first two episodes take us deep into the police station, focusing on procedural details and the detectives’ efforts to build a case against Jamie (Owen Cooper), despite his insistence that he had no involvement. Jamie chooses his father, Eddie (Stephen Graham), as his appropriate adult. Over the course of 13 months, we witness Eddie’s initial disbelief transform into an unbearable grief. It’s no spoiler to reveal that Jamie killed Katie, the evidence is presented early and is indisputable.  The real question the drama explores is why. It pulls us into a teenage world that exists largely online, beyond the full comprehension or control of adults, no matter how much they believe...

Super News Affiliate is now the best place for Women's Football news! The first of many articles is reaction to England's 1-0 over Spain Author - Amy W England produced a commanding performance at Wembley to secure a well-earned victory over world champions Spain in the Women's Nations League. It was the first meeting between the two sides since Spain triumphed in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final , but this time, Sarina Wiegman’s team made sure to turn the tables. Jess Park struck the decisive goal in the first half, reacting quickest to a rebound from Alessia Russo’s effort and making the most of England’s dominant spell. After a 1-1 draw with Portugal on Friday, England had faced criticism for recent displays, but this was a performance far closer to their best—organised in defence, dynamic in attack, and proving they can still go toe-to-toe with the world’s elite. Click here to find more Women's Football news from our friends at European Super Football  Chelsea’s Lau...

Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love.  Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all out favourite RPG cliches. Author - Amy W It's like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looting every single slain enemy before their corpse has even begun to cool.  The writing, world-building, and open-world maps are all quite good, and running around lobbing deadly spells at reanimated skeletons and violent lizardfolk to claim shiny new gear is as entertaining as you might expect, if not exactly breaking new ground. That’s a bit of a trend, actually: Avowed draws so much from the Skyrims and Dragon Ages of the past that it ends up an overall unsurprising adventure that has few distinctive ideas to call its own. Microsoft's impact on the gaming industry Games Review - Sniper Elite: Resistance As both a chosen Godlike infused with mag...

More success for Luke Littler Fresh from his meteoric rise in the world of darts, he is set to receive one of his hometown’s highest honours. Author - Amy W The Warrington teenager, who was crowned BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year in 2024, made history in January by becoming the youngest-ever winner of the PDC World Darts Championship. On Monday, Warrington Borough Council is expected to formally recognise his achievements in a special meeting at Parr Hall, where he will be granted the title of honorary citizen. Littler has been widely credited with sparking a surge in interest in darts, while also raising more than £1m for Prostate Cancer UK and supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Despite only turning 18 recently, he has already claimed 11 senior PDC titles and currently holds the Premier League, Grand Slam, and World Series Finals crowns. The council’s nomination statement traces his remarkable journey, from picking up a dart for the first time at just 18 m...

England kick-started their Six Nations campaign with a win over France They sealed a dramatic 26-25 victory at Twickenham with a last-gasp try from Elliot Daly. Author - Amy W In wet and slippery conditions, Louis Bielle-Biarrey looked to have snatched the win for France with five minutes to go, but England had other ideas. Ollie Lawrence, Tommy Freeman, and replacement prop Fin Baxter also crossed the try line for the hosts, who battled back from six points down in the second half to take the lead with nine minutes remaining against a heavily fancied French side. Bielle-Biarrey (twice) and Damian Penaud scored tries for France, while full-back Thomas Ramos added 10 points with the boot. Meanwhile, Marcus Smith had a tough day off the kicking tee, missing five points, while France were forced to reshuffle in the absence of the suspended Romain Ntamack, with Antoine Dupont stepping into the fly-half role. The visitors never quite found their rhythm. Rugby Union: Scotland 18 - 32 Ire...

Three points closer to the title for Liverpool? Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points, with Mohamed Salah’s brace proving the difference in a hard-fought victory over Bournemouth at a lively Vitality Stadium. Author - Amy W Salah’s two goals took his tally to 178 in the Premier League, moving him up to sixth place in the all-time rankings, surpassing Frank Lampard’s 177. The Egyptian forward opened the scoring on the half-hour mark with a confidently taken penalty, awarded after Lewis Cook was adjudged to have clipped Cody Gakpo’s heels. Bournemouth, who had already claimed wins over Arsenal, Manchester City and Nottingham Forest this season, came close to taking the lead when Antoine Semenyo’s strike rebounded off the left post while the game was still goalless. Salah eventually sealed the potentially crucial three points with a magnificent curled effort to make it 2-0. Premier League: 2024/2025 season Find more Liverpool news and stories fr...

It's time to explore a mobile phone game that has just been released... With a simple but polished art style, Nightfall is a tower defence game where instead of just building turrets, you’ll also be maneuvering a hero around the map, attacking mobs, and rallying freshly spawned troops. Author - Amy W   As is traditional for the genre, enemies come in waves, giving you time to build and shore up your arsenal in anticipation of the next onslaught. You can also spend gold on upgrading your HQ, defensive turrets, buildings that generate more income, and barracks to train soldiers. We have found it quite an enjoyable but it does have its flaws.  Gaming news and stories Gamer reviews Shaun Rowlands posted: "Awesome game I would really love to get into it but one major thing which is ridiculously frustrating is you never feel like you are able to upgrade enough because you don't get enough coin to start and the waves finish before you get to a satisfactory level.... Please pl...

Manchester and Liverpool's rivalry isn't just contained to football.  When discussing British music, it’s impossible to ignore the profound influence of two of the UK’s greatest cultural powerhouses: Manchester and Liverpool.  Author - Sophie T  The neighbouring cities have shaped the global music scene for over six decades, producing iconic bands, pioneering genres, and cementing themselves as musical meccas. From the 1960s to the present day, the vibrant and distinct sounds of Manchester and Liverpool continue to captivate audiences worldwide. The Merseybeat explosion of the 1960s Liverpool’s music legacy exploded in the early 1960s with the Merseybeat movement, spearheaded by The Beatles. Arguably the most famous band of all time, their innovative songwriting, infectious melodies, and global popularity placed Liverpool firmly on the musical map. The Cavern Club, a small underground venue in the heart of the city, became synonymous with the band and the burgeoning m...