No trophy for Barba in UK

HE may still be hurting but Ben Barba has been backed by new North Queensland teammate Jordan McLean to spark the Cowboys on his NRL return in 2019.

Former Cronulla star Barba is regrouping before returning to Australia, after going agonisingly close to giving St Helens fans the grand final farewell he promised before leaving the UK Super League club.

St Helens suffered a shock 18-13 semi-final loss to Warrington.