Author: Doug Thomson
July start date for Wakefield Trinity ground redevelopment
Wakefield Trinity’s redevelopment of their historic Belle Vue ground is set to start in earnest in the middle of July. While preliminary work is under…
James Greenwood injury setback adds to Salford Red Devils’ frustrations
Salford coach Paul Rowley fears he could be without both first-choice second rowers for an extended spell. That’s after James Greenwood was forced off 25…
Brett Hodgson hails Carlos Tuimavave return and picks out top Hull FC performers in cup win
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson hailed the try-scoring return of Carlos Tuimavave as his side reached the Challenge Cup quarter-finals for the eighth season in…
Huddersfield Giants’ Will Pryce makes pledge after ten-match ban for dangerous tackle
Ian Watson is backing hot Huddersfield prospect Will Pryce to learn from his red-card woe and come back from a hefty ten-match suspension a wiser…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Carey says the disruption to his players’ usual schedule caused by the Challenge Cup sixth-round clash with Huddersfield Giants was a…
Obituary: David Stephenson – The former Union star who had a great League career
DAVID STEPHENSON (December 3, 1958 – March 14, 2022) David Stephenson was a goal-kicking centre best known for a trophy-laden spell at Wigan and who…
Halifax Panthers ready to give Leigh Centurions another tough Yorkshire test
Coach Simon Grix says his Halifax Panthers side should take inspiration from their performance against Featherstone Rovers as they prepare to tackle the Championship’s other…
Hull FC’s Darnell McIntosh on Jermaine McGillvary inspiration and England dreams
Hull FC winger Darnell McIntosh says Huddersfield Giants stalwart Jermaine McGillvary remains a big influence as he tries to follow his fellow winger and former…
Challenge Cup preview as Featherstone Rovers play in and host different ties
Featherstone Rovers will both play in and host a Challenge Cup sixth-round tie on Saturday. For while Brian McDermott’s side are in France facing 2018…
Ian Watson on development of ‘exceptional’ Oliver Russell into Huddersfield Giants star
Ian Watson wants Oliver Russell to underpin a two-pronged Huddersfield Giants push for progress this year. The John Smith’s Stadium side, who are targeting the…