Aaron Bower

Halifax

Writer and Journalist at Freelance

Sports Journalist at The Guardian

Journalist @guardian_sport and various others. Got a story? Inbox is open, feel free to DM me.

Articles

St Helens, Hull FC and Hull KR dominate

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower |Ben Olawumi

Round 15 of the Super League season is done and dusted – and there were some magnificent individual performances. With the likes of Wakefield Trinity and Huddersfield Giants causing significant upsets, it’s perhaps no surprise that some of their stars feature prominently in the Team of the Week from the last few days. But there are also some tried and tested figures making the cut yet again – including a half-back pairing we’ve opted for on several occasions in 2025 already.
Paul Rowley slams 'grossly inaccurate' Hunslet claims after Salford transfer saga

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Ben Olawumi |Aaron Bower

Salford boss Paul Rowley has labelled Hunslet’s derogatory statement on the Red Devils’ signing of Kobe Rugless as ‘grossly inaccurate’, insisting he has provided the Championship club with evidence to confirm the same. Earlier this week, Super League outfit Salford announced the arrival of utility Rugless on an initial two-week loan deal from Hunslet.
RFL Championship and League 1 round-up as York Knights big winners

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

It’s been another busy day outside Super League on Sunday, with some huge results and thrilling games in the Championship and League 1. Both league tables are starting to settle into a real rhythm now as the races for the play-offs heat up – as does the scramble to avoid being in the Championship’s bottom four and thrust into the Super 8s. Here’s what’s happened on Sunday afternoon..
Zak Hardaker extends stunning record in Hull FC win at Salford Red Devils

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Ben Olawumi |Aaron Bower

Zak Hardaker has scored more tries against Salford than any other club in his career, and added another hatful to his tally as Hull FC beat the Red Devils 38-6 on Sunday afternoon. Having made his senior bow in the game in Featherstone Rovers colours back in 2010, Hardaker has faced 30 different clubs at least once in his career to date, including those during his time as an NRL player.
Hull FC star Tom Briscoe's new ranking in Super League top 10 try-scorers

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

Tom Briscoe has moved up to ninth on the Super League all-time top try-scorers list following his four-pointer against Salford on Sunday afternoon. Briscoe crossed the whitewash against Paul Rowley’s side to move level on 173 tries with former St Helens and Bradford great Leon Pryce, further solidifying his position as one of the competition’s all-time great wingers.
Salford Red Devils v Hull FC predicted teams with major calls for both

6 days ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

Salford Red Devils take on Hull FC on Sunday afternoon in the final game of Round 15 in the 2025 Super League season. Both teams head into the game off the back of disappointing defeats, with Salford heavily beaten by St Helens and Hull slumping to a surprise home defeat to Castleford Tigers. But the nature of changes both teams will make for the contest will be very different.
How many wins do Hull KR need to secure first League Leaders' Shield?

1 week ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

It’s by no means done yet: but it’s hard not to believe Round 15 could well be the one where the fate of this year’s League Leaders’ Shield was effectively decided. Hull KR and Wigan have been trading wins for weeks now, with the gap two points for a prolonged period: until now.
Warrington Wolves player ratings v Huddersfield: 3s and 4s as Wire fall to defeat

1 week ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

Following Warrington Wolves’ 24-16 defeat to Huddersfield Giants, here is how we scored Sam Burgess’ charges from this round 15 clash. Josh Thewlis – 4Couldn’t quite get a proper foothold in the contest, with his shift over to full-back meaning he was starved of any meaningful time on the ball. He also coughed up the ball in his own half, which gifted Huddersfield precious territory, and then points.
Warrington Wolves star climbs Super League scorers list as top 10 shared

1 week ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

Warrington Wolves half-back Marc Sneyd has moved up a place in the list of Super League’s greatest points scorers and is closing in on the all-time top five. Sneyd is one of the finest half-backs in Super League history, having had stellar spells with the likes of Hull FC and Salford Red Devils. He made the switch to the Halliwell Jones Stadium earlier this year, and despite the Wolves’ struggles, has continued to impress once again.
Former Leeds Rhinos man secures surprise Australian move

1 week ago | loverugbyleague.com | Aaron Bower

Former Leeds Rhinos and Catalans Dragons forward Mickael Goudemand has signed for local Australian side Junee Diesels, after the conclusion of the French Super XIII season. The French international was part of the Albi side that lifted the French top division title last month, after joining the club from Leeds at the end of the 2024 season. Goudemand made 112 Super League appearances across his stints with the Rhinos and Les Dracs, after making his debut in 2018.