Author: Doug Thomson
Briers ready to boost Harry’s game
Lee Briers is keen to help Harry Smith thrive in a Wigan shirt. The 21-year-old club-produced halfback enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2020, when he…
Wolves ace Ratchford enjoys testimonial launch
Warrington Wolves stalwart Stefan Ratchford says he was overwhelmed by the 200-plus turn-out for his testimonial launch. The 33-year-old England international has just completed his…
Salford clarify stadium discussions
Salford Red Devils say discussions over where they will play in the future are developing “at pace” with a ‘stadium swap’ with Salford City Football…
Poching pleased to get Adebiyi on board
Wakefield Trinity coach Willie Poching says he will work hard to help new signing Sadiq Adebiyi grow as a player and achieve his personal goals….
Fages in at Giants as Williams departs
Huddersfield Giants have, as predicted, signed St Helens halfback Theo Fages, but lost highly rated Academy coach Kim Williams, who is heading back to Australia….
Chester clinches two signings as Leigh target quick return
Chris Chester has made his first signings as head of rugby at Leigh by landing prop Chris Green from his old club Wakefield, experienced Scotland…
Mac back at Castleford
Callum McLelland is planning to make up for lost time at Castleford after moving from Leeds Rhinos. The 22-year-old halfback and former Hull man Mahe…
No half-measures in Rovers’ playmaking department
Hull KR’s trio of homegrown halfbacks is a good-news story for both club and country. That’s the view of assistant coach and former star Leeds…
Leeds prospect Broadbent out to build on big year
Jack Broadbent is happy to play any position if it means more appearances for Leeds Rhinos. After three outings in 2020, the Academy product who…
Mitch’s mission as Hull extend contract
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson says keeping outside back Mitieli Vulikijapani at the club was an easy decision. The Black and Whites have activated a…
