Author: Doug Thomson
2021 World Cup set to get green light
WORLD Cup organisers are set to confirm this year’s tournament in England will go head as planned after concerns that ongoing Covid issues could force…
Liam Moore lands second Wembley date
LIAM MOORE will take charge of Saturday’s Challenge Cup final between Castleford and St Helens. It’s a second successive Wembley appointment for the 26-year-old, who…
Suspension ends Saints forward’s Wembley dream
ST HELENS forward Sione Mata’utia has been ruled out of Saturday’s Wembley Challenge Cup final. A suspension means the 25-year-old Samoa international will miss the…
Hull derby is postponed for second time
THE Hull derby has been postponed for a second time, again due to Covid-related absences. The Craven Park Super League clash, originally scheduled for July…
Tsang steps up at London
Tom Tsang says a 14-day gap between matches will help him get to grips with his new interim coaching role at London Broncos. The former…
Lingard slams “disrespect”
Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard says lack of clarity from the RFL over lower-division funding levels has left him and others questioning their future in…
Turner anticipating his Wembley debut
Jordan Turner can’t wait to turn out at Wembley – but the Castleford star is also looking forward to returning to the more humble surroundings…
Johns backs Wolves signing of Williams
Andrew Johns has given his old side Warrington the thumbs up over signing George Williams. England halfback Williams, who left Australian side Canberra Raiders in…
Wakefield make a move for Hood
Wakefield Trinity are being strongly linked with Leigh hooker Liam Hood after agreeing a two-year contract extension with backrower Jordan Crowther. Yorkshire-born Scotland international Hood,…
Rovers Scholarship coach fined by RFL
Hull KR’s Scholarship head coach Ben Cockayne has been fined £2,000 for repeatedly breaching the RFL’s social media, safeguarding and Covid-19 policies. The 37-year-old former…