Author: Doug Thomson
Betfred Championship news round up
DEWSBURY RAMS coach Lee Greenwood’s bid to bolster his depleted squad will carry on – but the Tetley’s Stadium team chief says it’s getting harder…
Kevin Sinfield’s departure from Leeds confirmed
KEVIN SINFIELD will leave Leeds at the end of the season. The 40-year-old director of rugby and former Rhinos and England captain has been strongly…
Castleford pair to join Warrington
OLIVER HOLMES and Peter Mata’utia will follow coach Daryl Powell from Castleford to Warrington next season. Backrower Holmes has agreed a three-year deal and centre…
Leeds hit by second postponement amid Covid concerns
SATURDAY’S Super League clash between Catalans and Leeds has been postponed because of ongoing Covid issues in the Yorkshire club’s squad. The Rhinos’ home fixture…
How many tickets for Wembley double-header?
RFL officials say they are working with the government and public health authorities to “maximise” the number of spectators allowed at Wembley for the big…
Williams for Warrington, Widdop for Canberra?
GEORGE WILLIAMS could join Warrington with Gareth Widdop heading the opposite way to Canberra. Reports in Australia suggest former Melbourne and St George Illawarra halfback…
Clubs waiting to learn Wembley ticket allocation
Fans of the four clubs heading to Wembley next month are playing the waiting game to find out how many tickets will be available. Castleford…
Rovers feel benefit of return to Wembley
Featherstone Rovers chief executive Martin Vickers says the forthcoming trip to Wembley can reinforce Rovers’ push for Super League rather than act as a distraction….
Ball-steal rule set to be axed
The RFL will drop the controversial ball-steal rule after just one season. Meanwhile, the governing body have deferred a decision in the possible return of…
Award is not about me, says Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield says his OBE for motor neurone disease fundraising is a team award, insisting: “We were all just trying to help a mate.” The…