Author: Doug Thomson
Forward Holmes cuts short Wolves stay
By DOUG THOMSON WARRINGTON have transferred Oliver Holmes to Super League newcomers Leigh as fans wonder whether the club’s vacant overseas quota spot will soon…
Smith’s Hull appointment just the job for Joe
By DOUG THOMSON HULL FC favourite Joe Lovodua believes Tony Smith’s style of rugby will suit him absolutely fine. The Fiji star, who is spending…
QAREQARE INSPIRED TO PUSH ON WITH TIGERS
By DOUG THOMSON FAST learner Jason Qareqare might have another World Cup watching brief after missing out on a final selection for Fiji. But the…
King confident old team-mates will bolster Rovers
By DOUG THOMSON GEORGE KING has no doubt James Batchelor will be a hit at Hull KR. The second rower is following in the prop’s…
Backs to the future as Leeds add to squad
By DOUG THOMSON LEEDS RHINOS coach Rohan Smith says he has brought in a proven finisher, a player with more than enough potential to follow…
Busy Maguire lands Raiders role
By DOUG THOMSON NEW ZEALAND coach Michael Maguire is back in the club arena after agreeing to return to Canberra Raiders, where his Rugby League…
World Cup organisers stand firm on ticket prices
By DOUG THOMSON WORLD CUP organisers have defended ticket prices amid claims they have failed to take account of the cost-of-living crisis. Attendances for the…
IMG proposals for future of Rugby League gain approval from clubs
Rugby League remains on course to scrap on-field promotion to and relegation from Super League for the second time. RFL bosses say clubs have given…
Paul Crarey hopes Cumbria’s representative return will help grow game in county
Cumbria coach Paul Crarey sees a positive future for the county select side after their clash with Jamaica. The Reggae Warriors, who were warming up…
James Graham going back to his roots to receive special international honour
Former St Helens star James Graham will officially join an exclusive group of players before World Cup Group D rivals Tonga and Papua New Guinea…