Doug Thomson

Challenge Cup second-round details confirmed

ALL four of this weekend’s Betfred Challenge Cup second-round ties will be streamed live and free. As in the first round, the BBC will show…

Title hat-trick won’t come easy says Saints coach

COACH Kristian Woolf says St Helens’ toughest opponents this season could be … themselves! The quest for a third straight Super League triumph, last achieved…

Robins long for home advantage

Tony Smith says his Hull KR players are desperate to get back to playing Super League matches on home turf. And the seasoned Australian coach…

Hampshire struggling to get fit

Ryan Hampshire is facing a race against time to make Wakefield’s derby opener against Leeds on Saturday. And coach Chris Chester also has worries over…

Lawrence to captain Giants

Huddersfield Giants have appointed long-serving backrower Michael Lawrence as club captain, while Australian halfback Aidan Sezer will retain the armband on the field. England Knights…

Powell fired up for his final season as a Tiger

It’s payback time for Niall Evalds as he attempts to help Castleford give Daryl Powell a fitting send off. The Tigers coach is to leave…

Marshall faces his biggest test

Salford Red Devils coach Richard Marshall is happy to have some tough thinking to do ahead of his side’s Super League opener against reigning champions…

Inglis likely to miss Castleford clash

Steve Price says stellar signing Greg Inglis needs to pump up the volume before making his Warrington bow. The legendary Australian centre, 34, hasn’t played…

Woolf happy for Saints loanee youngsters

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf reckons all parties will benefit from young prospects Josh Eaves and Matty Foster being loaned to Leigh. Saints might be…