Author: Doug Thomson
North Wales Crusaders have expansion in mind
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS chiefs have met RFL officials to discuss their plans going forward. There are suggestions the group who revived the Colwyn Bay outfit…
Huddersfield Giants hand deal to Oliver Leyland
OLIVER LEYLAND is aiming to carry on making the most of his time at Huddersfield Giants after signing a deal to the end of the…
Injury provides opportunity to Batley Bulldogs youngster Mitch Beedle
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach James Ford has challenged youngster Mitch Beedle to take the opportunity provided by the absence of Josh Woods and help propel his…
Praise for London Broncos stalwart Alex Walker after milestone outing
LONDON BRONCOS coach Jason Demetriou hailed a “special” achievement by Alex Walker as the homegrown fullback reached 200 club appearances, scoring four tries in the…
Midlands Hurricanes keen to have ‘real crack’ at play-offs after best-ever season
MIDLANDS HURRICANES coach Mark Dunning might have guided his side to a club-record points haul – but there will be no letting up as he…
Hunslet keep faith in ‘imaginative’ coach Kyle Trout
HUNSLET have retained Kyle Trout as coach for next year, when retiring club legend Jimmy Watson will join his staff. It’s been a challenging first…
Oldham optimism as coach pens contract extension
ALAN KILSHAW will carry on coaching Oldham in 2027. The 43-year-old who has impressed since taking the Roughyeds’ reins and is plotting a Championship play-off…
North Wales Crusaders emphasise ‘community and togetherness’
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS say a strong bond with supporters and extensive community links are central to their blueprint for a strong future. The Colwyn Bay…
West Cumbrian stalwart Marc Shackley confirms forthcoming retirement
WHITEHAVEN prop Marc Shackley is hoping to head into retirement on the back of Championship play-off involvement. The 37-year-old stalwart of the West Cumbrian Rugby…
Obituary: Leo Booth – A Huddersfield Championship winner
LEO BOOTH, who has died aged 86, was a member of Huddersfield’s last league title-winning team who in a memorable 1961-62 season, also pulled on…