Author: Doug Thomson
Leeds Rhinos coach Rohan Smith backs James Bentley amid new ban worry
Rohan Smith has his sights set on a second win as Leeds coach at Warrington on Friday week, but he could have to do it…
Paul Rowley puts faith in current Salford Red Devils crop after fresh injury blows
Paul Rowley, fresh from leading Salford Red Devils to successive wins, will aim to pilot his side closer to the play-offs with his current depleted…
Daryl Powell sees signs of progress despite another Warrington Wolves defeat
Warrington Wolves coach Daryl Powell believes his side’s battling performance against St Helens last Thursday represents a “massive step forward”. The Wolves lost for the…
Brett Hodgson reveals most pleasing aspects from Hull FC’s defeat of Wigan Warriors
Coach Brett Hodgson hailed the “character” that helped Hull FC bounce back from defeat by St Helens to seal a fourth victory in five –…
Warrington Wolves snap up NRL star for immediate move to Super League
Warrington Wolves have signed Wests Tigers prop forward Thomas Mikaele, who has been released from his contract with the Tigers to join the Wolves immediately….
Wakefield Trinity injury concerns mount as transfer speculation continues over star players
Willie Poching says looking after the ball better will help Wakefield “turn the corner” after a seventh straight defeat in all competitions. Trinity were the…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS stand-off Ben Reynolds says he’s looking forward to treading the Tottenham Hotspur turf when Adrian Lam’s side face Featherstone in the 1895 Cup…
Obituary: Glyn Shaw – The star Welsh forward who enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Widnes
GLYN SHAW (April 11, 1951 – May 10, 2022) Glyn Shaw was a dual-code Wales international forward who played Rugby League for Great Britain and…
Obituary: Arnold ‘Boxer’ Walker – The fearless halfback who bridged the West Cumbrian divide
ARNOLD ‘BOXER’ WALKER (April 15, 1952 – May 12, 2022) West Cumbrian neighbours Workington Town and Whitehaven might be arch-rivals – but local hero Arnold…
Championship Focus: Ambitious Keighley Cougars back on track
Mick O’Neill is summoning the spirit of ’95 as he tries to bring a Cougarmania for the 2020s to Keighley. A lot of water has…