Author: Doug Thomson
Matt Ellis’ Wakefield Trinity takeover edges closer to completion
WAKEFIELD TRINITY chairman John Minards says businessman Matt Ellis’ takeover is still going through the necessary legal processes, but is firmly on track. And Minards…
Sam Royle among youngsters hoping to ‘do our bit’ following St Helens retirements
ST HELENS forward Sam Royle is ready to step up and help fill the void left by retiring pack stars James Roby and Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook…
Simon Grix gears up for ‘massive’ Hull FC opportunity as two players join club
SIMON GRIX says taking on the Super League challenge with Hull FC will help him develop – and prolong – his coaching career. As expected,…
Salford Red Devils retain ‘valuable’ hooker but continue to sweat over star man’s future
SALFORD RED DEVILS hooker Amir Bourouh has committed his services for a further year as fans sweat over the future at the club of star…
Championship Focus: Why the future looks bright for York Knights
TAYLOR PEMBERTON’S tweet showed just why there are reasons for York Knights fans to be cheerful despite the disappointment of Championship play-off elimination. Andrew Henderson’s…
Wales look to the future as young Dragons tackle Cumbria in Kyle Amor’s testimonial
WALES coach John Kear will take a look into the future when the Dragons face Cumbria in former St Helens prop Kyle Amor’s testimonial at…
Josh Hodson completes unique Rugby League journey with Castleford Tigers move
JOSH HODSON has completed a Rugby League journey from Telford to the Tigers after the centre joined Castleford from Batley on a two-year contract. And…
Eddie Battye backing Wakefield Trinity youth to prosper in Championship
DEPARTING prop Eddie Battye believes incoming Wakefield Trinity coach Daryl Powell has plenty of potential at his disposal. The financial injection pledged by new Trinity…
Salford Red Devils’ Kallum Watkins backed to still be an England star
SALFORD RED DEVILS coach Paul Rowley reckons Kallum Watkins should be a shoo-in as a backrower for England’s Test series against Tonga. The 32-year-old Red…
Liam Tindall keen to develop his game at Hull FC after ‘frustrating’ Leeds Rhinos spell
ATHLETIC winger Liam Tindall wants to develop his game with the help of his new coach Tony Smith and more minutes on the pitch after…
