O'Farrell to return alongside sacked Tigers directors Barry O'Farrell is expected to reclaim his role as Wests Tigers chairman after the club's owners bowed to pressure from the NRL to have the board reinstated. AAP · Dec 11, 2025
Chaos reigns at Wests Tigers: how did things get so dire at the embattled NRL club? With no stability in sight, a return to the Wests v Balmain friction of old threatens to make the club undesirable to players, coaches and fans The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025
Tigers' next CEO won't be a stranger to political drama Wests Tigers are without a chairman and CEO after a week of turmoil, but the joint venture's next man at the helm would have experienced it all before. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Departing Richardson urges NRL to protect Tigers fans Shane Richardson has resigned as Wests Tigers CEO, while backing Benji Marshall as coach and saying he only wanted to work for an independent board. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Richardson's white knight dream at Tigers appears over Shane Richardson had arrived at Wests Tigers as the man capable of rescuing the club but it's now hard to see him co-existing with the joint-venture's owners. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Rally called as fans demand NRL intervention on Tigers Beau Ryan and Aaron Woods have joined calls for the NRL to step in and intervene at Wests Tigers, with a rally launched to demand the club's owners resign. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Brain fart: Ousted Tigers chair hits back at owners The NRL are monitoring the Wests Tigers' situation, after chairman Barry O'Farrell was one of four independent directors removed by the club's owners. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
Tigers confident Bula will stay on long-term extension Wests Tigers CEO Shane Richardson is confident Jahream Bula will sign a multi-year deal at the NRL club, with talks moving beyond a one-year option for 2026. AAP · Nov 25, 2025
DNA above finances: Tigers' latest Campbelltown boost Shane Richardson says Wests Tigers are now better placed to keep local talent from Campbelltown, with an increased stadium, schools and office approach. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
New deal to make Campbelltown the Tigers' main home Wests Tigers have earmarked the southwest corridor as their primary home, revealing they will soon play the majority of home games in Campbelltown. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
$100m deal keeps Tigers at Leichhardt and Campbelltown Wests Tigers have pledged their future to Leichhardt Oval and Campbelltown Stadium after securing $100 million in funding for upgrades to the suburban venues. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
How teacher's aide became Koroisau's new understudy Tristan Hope was in class as a teacher's aide when he received a life-changing call from Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Tigers want meeting with government over Campbelltown Campbelltown's council has pledged $10 million of funding for its stadium, but Wests Tigers are weeks away from deciding to leave if government doesn't step in. AAP · Jul 1, 2025
Refs have inherent bias against lower teams: Tigers CEO Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson has claimed the NRL's referees are less likely to award penalties to struggling teams. AAP · Jun 13, 2025
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Mayday, Mayday: Wests Tigers answer Taylan's call Taylan May has turned down South Sydney and opted to make his NRL return at Wests Tigers, after signing a train-and-trial deal with the club.
AAP · May 17, 2025 Campbelltown's Tigers plea likely to fall on deaf ears Campbelltown's council will ask Wests Tigers to make a long-term play and commit more game to its stadium even if $50 million in upgrades aren't secured.
RideApart · May 7, 2025 Two Motorcycle Riders Die in Devastating 11-Bike Race Crash Round three of the British Supersport Championship at Oulton Park saw one of the most catastrophic racing crashes in recent history. As the riders exited turn one on the first lap, there was a major chain reaction incident in which Owen Jenner (21) and Shane Richardson (29) were fatally injured.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Motorcyclist involved in fatal superbike crash suffers broken neck Shane Richardson, 29, and Owen Jenner, 21, died after 11 riders fell at the first corner at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday.
Autosport · May 6, 2025 Police to investigate fatal crash at British Superbikes' Oulton Park round Police are investigating the deaths of two motorcycle racers after a crash involving 11 bikes on the opening lap of a British Supersport Championship race at Oulton Park on Monday.
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Partner of death crash motorcyclist had lost previous boyfriend to race accident Hannah James, partner of Shane Richardson who was killed on Monday, had previously intended to marry another motorcyclist who was killed in 2016.
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Girlfriend of Superbike rider killed in horror crash had lost previous partner in accident Hannah James spoke of losing a previous boyfriend, Billy Redmayne, 24, who was killed in a crash
Evening Standard · May 6, 2025 Tributes paid to pair killed in motorbike race Riders Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died in the crash at Oulton Park race track in Cheshire on Monday afternoon.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 Police investigate two motorcyclists’ deaths in British Superbikes crash Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of two motorcyclists in a crash involving 11 riders during a British Superbikes event
The Independent UK · May 6, 2025 Tributes paid after two riders die in 11-man bike crash: ‘A black day for motorsport’ Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, died after the ‘catastrophic’ crash at Oulton Park
The Independent UK · May 5, 2025 Two riders dead after ‘catastrophic’ 11-man crash at British Superbikes Championship Six riders were treated for injuries, including one with serious injuries, after the crash at Oulton Park, Cheshire