Author: Doug Thomson
Featherstone v Leigh: An echo from long ago
WITH Featherstone Rovers set to host Leigh Centurions at the Millennium Stadium tonight in front of the Premier Sports cameras, MARTYN SADLER looks back to…
Tony Smith keen for Hull KR to be the great entertainers
Tony Smith, who took Hull KR to within 80 minutes of the Grand Final last year, is as hungry as ever for wins. But as…
Brett Hodgson ready to give Jamie Shaul chance to impress in Hull FC opener
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson says he’s more than happy to pitch Jamie Shaul into opening-round action as he deals with injury issues ahead of…
Paul Rowley looks ahead to Salford Red Devils opener
Salford Red Devils coach Paul Rowley says he has a strong and sizeable squad to select from as he tries to spoil Lee Radford’s first…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey was more than happy with Jake Carter as the Raiders marked their first second-tier outing since 2019 by beating Sheffield….
Call for Rugby League museum row to be debated in Parliament
MP Jason McCartney wants the debate over Kirklees Council’s controversial decision to move away from housing a new national Rugby League museum at Huddersfield’s historic…
Why Castleford Tigers’ Niall Evalds is surpassing Lee Radford’s expectations
Lee Radford is getting even more than he expected from Castleford fullback Niall Evalds. The 28-year-old agreed a contract extension until 2023 – with the…
Ian Watson sets clear Huddersfield Giants target for 2022 season
Play-off involvement is the minimum target for Ian Watson as he approaches his second season at the Huddersfield helm. While the 45-year-old took Salford to…
Darnell McIntosh sees Hull FC desire to ‘right a few wrongs’
Darnell McIntosh is planning to help Hull “right a few wrongs” this season. While teammate Manu Ma’u is set to miss the opening rounds of…
Lee Gaskell set for chance to make early impression at Wakefield Trinity
Versatile new signing Lee Gaskell could get the chance to make an early impression in a pivotal position at Wakefield. The former Huddersfield man, who…
