Leigh Leopards exclusive: Chris Chester on Wembley history, infamous rebrand & a Super League top four finish
An exclusive interview with Leigh Leopards head of rugby Chris Chester following their Challenge Cup final win at Wembley.
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RL Today: Tedesco wanted Radley for Australia & Fiji star to Super League?
Australia captain James Tedesco says he would’ve liked to have played alongside England’s Victor Radley at the World Cup – not against him!
Chris Chester on Leigh’s NRL recruits, dual-reg partners & more signings to come
Leigh head of rugby Chris Chester says he still wants four or five more players through the door before the new Championship season gets underway.
Leigh complete permanent signing of Warrington centre
Leigh have signed centre Keanan Brand from Warrington on a permanent basis.
St Helens hooker Aaron Smith makes loan move
St Helens have confirmed that hooker Aaron Smith has joined Leigh on a season-long loan.
Rugby League Gossip: Leigh recruitment drive & Odsal Aces?
There is plenty of transfer talk in this week’s gossip column.
Leigh appoint Chris Chester as head of rugby
Relegated Leigh have appointed former Wakefield boss Chris Chester as their head of rugby and his first job will be to appoint a new coach.
Six potential candidates to be next Salford coach
We’ve picked six potential candidates to take over the head coaching role at Salford…
Six potential candidates to be next Wigan head coach
We’ve picked six potential candidates to take over the head coaching role at Wigan…
Six potential candidates to be next Wakefield head coach
We’ve picked six potential candidates to take over the head coaching role at Wakefield…
Wakefield in “no rush” to appoint new head coach after Chris Chester exit
Wakefield chief executive Michael Carter says he received an expression of interest within a minute of announcing the departure of head coach Chris Chester but the club are in no ...
Wakefield part ways with coach Chris Chester
Wakefield have parted ways with head coach Chris Chester.
“He’s given his all for this club” – Reece Lyne set to sign new Wakefield contract
England international Reece Lyne is set to sign a new deal with Wakefield, coach Chris Chester has revealed.
Chris Chester: I think the game is in a mess
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says rugby league is “in a mess” and he fears for the game’s future.
Wakefield only have 17 players available; but St Helens game will go ahead
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says he has just 17 players available for Friday’s Super League home game against champions St Helens after further Covid-19 disruption.
Wakefield boss Chris Chester tips Joe Westerman for an England recall
Chris Chester says he will be pushing loose forward Joe Westerman for an England recall after he scored the 100th try of his career to help Wakefield maintain their resurgence ...
Jacob Miller return boosts Wakefield as coach Chris Chester provides injury update
Wakefield coach Chris Chester will welcome skipper Jacob Miller back for Sunday’s home game against Hull KR and hopes winger Tom Johnstone will not be far behind.
Wakefield not signing Andrew Fifita, confirms coach Chris Chester
Wakefield coach Chris Chester has confirmed the club will not be signing NRL star Andrew Fifita.
Things will turn around, says Wakefield boss Chris Chester
Wakefield coach Chris Chester is confident his side’s fortunes will soon change after a 38-18 defeat by Catalans left them still looking for a first win of the season.
Wakefield boss Chris Chester confident results are just around the corner
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says he is confident that the right results are “just around the corner” following their narrow loss to Hull.
Wakefield suffer Jacob Miller injury blow
Wakefield captain and stand-off Jacob Miller went off in the defeat to St Helens with a knee injury.
Chris Chester frustrated that high tackle on Tom Johnstone went unpunished
Wakefield coach Chris Chester was frustrated no punishment was handed out for the tackle that ended Tom Johnstone’s evening in the defeat to Wigan.
Tom Johnstone tipped for England after remarkable double in Wakefield defeat
Wakefield coach Chris Chester has backed his winger Tom Johnstone to make England’s World Cup squad.
Chris Chester savours home comforts as Wakefield secure back-to-back wins
Wakefield coach Chris Chester savoured some home comforts as his side beat Hull KR 48-18 to post back-to-back wins for the first time for 18 months.
Jacob Miller dedicates Wakefield’s win to coach Chris Chester
Wakefield captain Jacob Miller dedicated his team’s 18-14 win over Huddersfield to coach Chris Chester.
Wakefield boss Chris Chester issues job warning to players after Saints mauling
Wakefield coach Chris Chester has threatened players with the sack after their 48-6 Super League defeat by St Helens.
Wakefield looking forward to playing in front of a crowd
Wakefield will become the third club since March to get a taste of playing in front of a crowd when they travel to Catalans this weekend.
Wakefield considering going into lockdown after more players test positive for coronavirus
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says his club are considering going into lockdown after two more players tested positive for Covid-19.
Wakefield form unacceptable, insists Chris Chester
Wakefield coach Chris Chester slammed his side’s form following their defeat to Huddersfield.
The Morning After: New speed of game unsustainable, Robinson’s time & Wakefield worry
The Morning After looks at three talking points from the latest Super League action.