Author: Doug Thomson
Betfred Championship news round-up
BRADFORD BULLS coach John Kear says his side’s derby against Leeds, which drew 7,237 to Odsal, added to his club’s desire to get back to…
Lottery funding gives green light to Sheffield Eagles heritage project
The eventful history of Sheffield Eagles is to be extensively chronicled with the help of a near six-figure grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund….
York City Knights coach James Ford happy to embrace TV times in Championship
York City Knights coach James Ford says it’s an honour to be involved in the first match to be screened live as part of Premier…
Army Rugby League chief gearing up for latest mission in Challenge Cup
Army coach Mike Thompson has a clear idea of how he wants to approach the Challenge Cup second-round clash with the Navy – if not…
Leeds Rhinos’ Tom Briscoe anticipating testimonial clash with Hull FC
Leeds Rhinos winger Tom Briscoe wants his long-awaited testimonial against his former club Hull FC to be a crowd pleaser as well as a key…
Brett Hodgson to go with Hull FC senior service for Leeds Rhinos friendly
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson will be fielding a far stronger side for Tom Briscoe’s testimonial at Leeds on Sunday after using Danny Brough’s at…
Olly Ashall-Bott ready to compete with Will Pryce for Huddersfield Giants berth
Huddersfield’s Olly Ashall-Bott says competing with talented Will Pryce for the fullback berth will give him the perfect route to self-improvement. While the 24-year-old former…
Wakefield Trinity chairman hails ‘important step’ as stadium redevelopment moves closer
Wakefield Trinity could be playing out of a partial building site over the next few years – and popular prop-forward Tinirau Arona wants to be…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BRADFORD BULLS skipper Steve Crossley says new halfback Dec Patton has already showed the Bulls faithful what he can bring to the squad. And the…
Home comforts for Sheffield Eagles as stadium deal agreed
Sheffield Eagles are ready to put down roots back in the steel city after agreeing a five-year deal to play at the new Community Stadium…









