Author: Doug Thomson
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…
Tony Smith backs new boy Sam Wood to bounce back after tough Hull KR debut
Hull KR coach Tony Smith has told Sam Wood to kick social media firmly into touch as preparations begin for the return to the new…
Wakefield Trinity’s Willie Poching happy to take players’ views on board
Willie Poching believes it’s just as important for a coach to listen as talk. And the former Wakefield forward who is aiming to take Trinity…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS hooker Nathan Mossop is looking forward to the prospect of three further Cumbrian derbies this season after helping his side to victory at…
