Author: Doug Thomson
Batley Bulldogs hope for key injury returnee
BATLEY BULLDOGS hope experienced second rower Lucas Walshaw will return after a knee injury to face Barrow at home on Sunday. The former Wakefield, Bradford…
Chief executive bangs the drum for Halifax Panthers fans
HALIFAX PANTHERS chief executive Damien Clayton wants fans to help beat out the message that the West Yorkshire club means business this season. Kyle Eastmond’s…
Mike Eccles’ pledge amid London Broncos’ struggles
LONDON BRONCOS coach Mike Eccles is hoping to have more selection options for successive home games against York and Sheffield. The Knights visit the Cherry…
Paul Cooke: Featherstone Rovers have something to build on
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach Paul Cooke has told his players to make a first league win under his command, 24-22 at home to his former club…
Mark Applegarth plots York Knights bounce-back spell
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth wants his side to use their defeat at Featherstone as a wake-up call as they approach a key block of…
Allan Coleman hits out at ‘over-the-top’ criticism of Widnes Vikings players
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman says he reviewed some of his own methods in the wake of disappointing displays in two matches running – but…
Widnes Vikings line up Australian forward
WIDNES VIKINGS have signed versatile Australian forward Morgan McWhirter following the departure of former Super League player Ryan Lannon, who has joined Championship rivals Oldham….
Michael Cheika to lead Lebanon again in World Cup
MICHAEL CHEIKA already has an eye on leading Lebanon into another World Cup next year. The 58-year-old Australian has had a long coaching career in…
Oldham swoop as ex-Super League forward leaves Widnes Vikings
OLDHAM have added former Super League backrow Ryan Lannon to Sean Long’s squad after his departure from Championship rivals Widnes Vikings. The 29-year-old ex-Salford Red…
Bayley Liu keen to prove worth after long wait for Bradford Bulls recall
BRADFORD BULLS centre or second rower Bayley Liu wants to carry on proving his worth to coach Brian Noble after finally forcing his way back…