Author: Doug Thomson
Championship Focus: Tyneside’s deepening Rugby League roots
The factory that was once the biggest producer of canned meat in the country, sending its wares all around the world, might have long gone….
Leigh Centurions likely for TV coverage as Royal Navy seal Challenge Cup trip to Batley Bulldogs
Leigh versus Widnes looks set to be Premier Sports’ tie for the fourth round of the Challenge Cup. That would mean the clash of the…
Tony Smith backs new boy Sam Wood to bounce back after tough Hull KR debut
Hull KR coach Tony Smith has told Sam Wood to kick social media firmly into touch as preparations begin for the return to the new…
Wakefield Trinity’s Willie Poching happy to take players’ views on board
Willie Poching believes it’s just as important for a coach to listen as talk. And the former Wakefield forward who is aiming to take Trinity…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS hooker Nathan Mossop is looking forward to the prospect of three further Cumbrian derbies this season after helping his side to victory at…
Featherstone v Leigh: An echo from long ago
WITH Featherstone Rovers set to host Leigh Centurions at the Millennium Stadium tonight in front of the Premier Sports cameras, MARTYN SADLER looks back to…
Tony Smith keen for Hull KR to be the great entertainers
Tony Smith, who took Hull KR to within 80 minutes of the Grand Final last year, is as hungry as ever for wins. But as…
Brett Hodgson ready to give Jamie Shaul chance to impress in Hull FC opener
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson says he’s more than happy to pitch Jamie Shaul into opening-round action as he deals with injury issues ahead of…
Paul Rowley looks ahead to Salford Red Devils opener
Salford Red Devils coach Paul Rowley says he has a strong and sizeable squad to select from as he tries to spoil Lee Radford’s first…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey was more than happy with Jake Carter as the Raiders marked their first second-tier outing since 2019 by beating Sheffield….