Wales reveal their 24-man squad for World Cup challenge

Wales have named their 24-man squad for the World Cup, with only one experienced Super League player involved. Record try-scorer Rhys Williams, of Salford Red…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

LEIGH CENTURIONS hooker Edwin Ipape’s stellar first campaign in the European game after switching from PNG Hunters was reflected by his success in the Championship…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

WORKINGTON TOWN, fresh from appointing Anthony Murray as their new coach in succession to Chris Thorman, could enjoy a welcome cash injection – thanks to…

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Obituary: Charlie Middlehurst – The former Leigh and Warrington player turned amateur stalwart

By STEVE FOX Charlie Middlehurst (3 March 1946 – 4 September 2022) Charlie Middlehurst, who has passed away aged 76, played professionally for ten years…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

LEIGH CENTURIONS points machine Krisnan Inu is hoping home advantage will prove key as the club target a two-match passage back to Super League. Finishing…

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Former England and Wigan Warriors halfback Matty Smith retires

Ex-England halfback Matty Smith has retired from Rugby League at the age of 35. Smith, whose clubs included St Helens, Salford City Reds and Wigan…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

WORKINGTON TOWN coach Chris Thorman is leaving the relegated club – and is being tipped to take over at their Championship rivals Newcastle. It would…

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Widnes Vikings aim to improve TV record in Halifax Panthers test

John Kear wants camera-shy Widnes Vikings to become Premier performers by toppling Halifax Panthers in their live-screened showdown at the DCBL Arena tonight (Monday, September…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

LEIGH CENTURIONS prop Ben Nakubuwai reflected on the club’s second trophy success of the season and said: “It’s two down with one objective to go,…

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Betfred Championship news round-up

HALIFAX PANTHERS winger Lachlan Walmsley is hoping for another appearance in a play-off eliminator at The Shay – and this time the Scotland international wants…

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