Author: Doug Thomson
Warrington Wolves vow more entertainment to come from Whizzy Rascal
Warrington’s social-media sensation Whizzy Rascal is set to reappear at the club’s next home game against Catalans on Friday week, March 4. Inspired by the…
Whitehaven boss reveals what Castleford Tigers can expect from new signing Kieran Hudson
Castleford Tigers signing Kieran Hudson has all the attributes needed to be a top Super League prop, says Whitehaven coach Jonty Gorley. The 21-year-old has…
Ian Watson wants Huddersfield Giants halfbacks to learn from each other
Ian Watson wants his halfback class of 2022 to learn from each other as Huddersfield aim to return to the days when they were play-off…
Warrington Wolves’ Daryl Powell praises front-row leader Robbie Mulhern
Daryl Powell watched prop Robbie Mulhern lead from the front as Warrington downed the coach’s former club Castleford and said: “He was fantastic with his…
Paul Rowley says there’s more still to come from Salford Red Devils
Paul Rowley reckons Salford can move up through the gears after their “special” win at Castleford, followed by their 38-12 victory at home against Toulouse…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BRADFORD BULLS coach John Kear has challenged his players to build on the “positives” from the first half of their game at Leigh, who turned…
Obituary: Geoff Crewdson – The Lions tourist who served Keighley and Hunslet with distinction
GEOFF CREWDSON (June 27, 1938 – February 5, 2022) Geoff Crewdson was a stalwart of the Keighley pack in the sixties who toured Australia and…
Obituary: Johnny Raper – The lovable larrikin who was a genius with a rugby ball
Above: The original Immortals Clive Churchill, Bob Fulton, Johnny Raper and Reg Gasnier at the SCG in 1981 JOHNNY RAPER (April 12, 1939 – February…
Championship Focus: Tyneside’s deepening Rugby League roots
The factory that was once the biggest producer of canned meat in the country, sending its wares all around the world, might have long gone….
Leigh Centurions likely for TV coverage as Royal Navy seal Challenge Cup trip to Batley Bulldogs
Leigh versus Widnes looks set to be Premier Sports’ tie for the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. That would mean the clash of the…