Author: Doug Thomson
New approach paying off for in-form Joe
Wakefield Trinity forward Joe Westerman’s fresh approach has helped earn him a second chance with England. Shaun Wane took in a recent Trinity training session…
Giants forward eyes Salford showdown
Huddersfield Giants forward Josh Jones could yet line up against his former club Salford in Friday’s Super League showdown. Giants coach Ian Watson, preparing to…
Hodgson looking at treatment room as well as training field
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson is assessing his options for Saturday’s Super League game at Leigh as he counts the cost of Thursday’s win at…
Coach hails livewire Widdop after bounce-back win
Steve Price says Gareth Widdop showed why he deserves his England call-up with his performance in the Super League win over Wakefield. And the Wolves…
Gelling departure leaves Leigh light
Anthony Gelling has left Leigh and returned to New Zealand, citing “personal reasons”. The 30-year-old Cook Islands international joined the Super League club on a…
Red Devil Brown targets return before retirement
Richard Marshall is coping without two of his most experienced players as he tries to breathe new life into Salford’s season. Kallum Watkins and Kevin…
Jack’s the lad for Saints coach Woolf
Kristian Woolf has identified rising star Jack Welsby as a future St Helens skipper. The club’s Grand Final hero has agreed a three-year contract extension….
McGuire sees promise in Robins’ youth ranks
Assistant coach Danny McGuire reckons Hull KR’s future is rosy after seeing the club’s Academy players first hand. They joined in a senior training session…
Betfred Championship news round up
Ambitious James Woodburn-Hall is aiming to carry on catching the eye at fullback as he tries to help Halifax Panthers reach the play-offs. But had…
Five resignations, including chairman, from Whitehaven board
WHITEHAVEN chairman Tom Todd and four fellow board members have resigned amid internal conflict at the LEL Arena. The Championship club last week announced that…
