Author: Doug Thomson
Fijian flyer makes his mark for Hull
Fijian flyer Mitieli Vulikijapani is ready to step on the gas as he tries to cement a regular place at Hull FC. The 27-year-old former…
Radford eager for reunion with Westerman
Lee Radford reckons he will be working with one of the best loose-forwards in the business at Castleford next season. The incoming coach will be…
McIntosh suffers Achilles injury
Versatile back Darnell McIntosh has joined a string of players in the Huddersfield treatment room. The 23-year-old damaged an Achilles tendon as a makeshift Giants…
Akauola eyes up a Tongan return
Powerhouse prop Sitaleki Akauola has a double firmly in his sights – success with Warrington followed by a first World Cup. The consistent 29-year-old has…
Vete shining after injury concerns
Tony Smith expects Albert Vete to make his mark – once Hull KR return to action. A Covid outbreak in the camp led to the…
Rhinos King-sized fixture schedule
Leeds Rhinos’ Fiji international prop King Vuniyayawa says he’s come through his Covid scare and is ready to tackle a tough set of July fixtures….
Haggerty continues to see positives for Leigh
Kurt Haggerty insists one win could change Leigh’s season. The survival-seeking Centurions went down to a twelfth defeat in twelve Super League matches in losing…
Betfred Championship news round up
Batley Bulldogs’ team spirit could be key to keeping their play-off challenge on course believes coach Craig Lingard. The Bulldogs went into their game at…
Melbourne star turns down Salford
Salford Red Devils will have to do without key man Dan Sarginson for two more Super League matches – at Wakefield on Thursday and Hull…
Internationals underlined why game is so special says RFL chair Johnson
RFL chair Simon Johnson hailed the return of international action as “something special” – and says it highlighted why Rugby League is a “special sport”….