Keighley Cougars have issued a statement regarding their ongoing dispute against their relegation from the Championship in 2014, admitting that they have to “assume they are in League 1”, the third tier of domestic Rugby League, next season. The fixtures for next season will be announced as early as this Sunday, and with no decision yet made on Keighley’s appeal,…
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The March brothers have been reunited at Keighley Cougars for 2015, after boss Paul March has signed brother David on a one-year deal. David – who led Hunslet to Championship One glory last weekend against Oldham – has signed up for the 2015 season at Cougar Park, and has said that having been part of a side that has tasted…
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In the latest episode of TotalRL TV, we caught up with retiring Sheffield Eagles hooker Andrew Henderson. The 35-year old reflects on his rugby league career in Australia and England, looking back at the highs and the lows, and sharing his experiences in Super League, the Championship and with Scotland in two World Cups.
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Halifax have signed former Super League front rower Richard Moore on a two-year deal, as well as announcing the recruitment of Warrington’s sports scientist Andy Holleyhead. Moore, 32, effectively replaces Tony Tonks, who was not offered a new contract after two and a half seasons at the Shay. The former Leeds, Crusaders, Leigh and Wakefield prop was released by the…
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Sheffield Eagles have confirmed the signing of former winger Rob Worrincy from Halifax on a one-year contract. He becomes the sixth new signing ahead of 2015, joining Blake South, John Davies, Steve Thorpe, Jamie Langley and Ben Musolino. The 29-year-old made 57 appearances for the Eagles in two spells between 2005 and 2008, scoring 27 tries including a memorable effort…
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Featherstone Rovers have continued their recruitment for the 2015 season with the signings of Paul Sykes and George Marchant. Sykes, 33, joins the Club from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, turning down the opportunity of a full-time Championship deal to move to The Big Fella’s Stadium. The former GB utility back has also had Super League experience with London Broncos and Bradford…
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London Broncos coach Joey Grima has signed a contract extension to remain at the club until the end of the 2016 season. Grima joined the club in February this year as an assistant before replacing Tony Rea as head coach in May. His original contract was due to end at the conclusion of the 2014 season. “I’m absolutely delighted that…
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Leigh Centurions have confirmed the signing of former Featherstone Rovers star Greg Worthington on a two-year full-time contract up until the end of November 2016 – with the Centurions paying a five-figure sum for the centre. Worthington, 24, has established himself as consistently one of the top performers in the Kingstone Press Championship in the past four seasons and has…
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American international Mark Offerdahl will no longer be joining Bradford Bulls for 2015. The front-rower has been deemed unable to partake in pre-season training, due to a recurring injury. And as a result Offerdahl has been released from the one-year contract he signed in August. The club, however, have retained the USA Tomahawk’s registration, meaning he could potentially be re-signed…
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Bradford Bulls assistant coach Karl Harrison has warned players and fans of the club that promotion to Super League next year is not a certainty and that it’s going to be a task just to qualify for the middle eight. The former Halifax boss is especially wary of the threats other full-time teams pose. “Leigh are a very good team…
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