Author: Doug Thomson
Key Wakefield Trinity figures on what future holds for club after Super League relegation
MARK APPLEGARTH believes he’s the man to lead Wakefield’s attempt to recover from relegation and return to the top flight – but he accepts the…
Nathan Massey admits it is ‘right time’ to leave Castleford Tigers
STALWART prop Nathan Massey says leaving Castleford after 19 years will be tough, but is the correct call. The 34-year-old came through the development system…
Batley Bulldogs geared for pivotal Championship clash with play-off rivals York Knights
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard hopes a softly, softly approach to match preparation will help his side produce a hard-hitting performance at in-form York Knights…
London Skolars pull out of professional game as RFL consider League One options
LONDON SKOLARS have pulled out of League One – meaning there could be just nine clubs competing in the division next season. It’s a major…
Championship Focus: Can Featherstone Rovers complete their Super League mission?
HAVING claimed the Championship League Leaders’ Shield with their 16-8 win at Bradford Bulls in round 24 of 27, Featherstone Rovers would like history to…
Obituary: David Watkins – A Salford and Wales icon
DAVID WATKINS (March 5, 1942 – September 3, 2023) AS the Rugby Football League has pointed out, former dual-code international and Salford skipper David Watkins…
Conor Fitzsimmons has experienced the highs and lows of being a professional rugby league player, but now he has his sights set on reaching Super League with York Knights.
“The club are doing a lot of things right off the field, and I think by having Hendo here on a long-term contract, the Knights…
Our journey around the villages, towns and cities that have rugby league running through their veins heads north of the border to Scotland.
BREAK FOR THE BORDER IT’S PRODUCED a World Cup-winning captain and hosted two Challenge Cup finals, but can rugby league ever take root in Scotland?…
Ian Watson’s big hopes for new Huddersfield Giants signing Jack Murchie
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS coach Ian Watson has big hopes for Jack Murchie. The 6ft 4in Australian backrower is heading for West Yorkshire, potentially to help replace…
Jordan Abdull makes triumphant Hull KR return as Willie Peters lays out plans for halfback
JORDAN ABDULL was back in the Hull KR squad for last week’s game at Huddersfield Giants, coming off the bench after half an hour and…
