Author: Doug Thomson
Chris Hill believes Huddersfield Giants fitness guru can keep him on track
Chris Hill says he’s looking forward to working with renowned fitness guru Greg Brown after moving from Warrington to Huddersfield. The international prop, who hasn’t…
St Helens boosted by three-day training camp
Kristian Woolf says he’s encouraged by the way his new-look St Helens squad are gelling as he continues to the countdown to the big Super…
Joe Lovodua finding his feet at Hull FC
Joe Lovodua hopes putting in the hard yards on the training field means he will soon catch up with the fitness levels of his new…
Why new Castleford Tigers boss Lee Radford has ‘missed the job’
Lee Radford reckons his spell out of Rugby League has sharpened his appetite for coaching. And having used the 20-month gap between being axed by…
Deon Cross grateful to past coaches after Salford Red Devils switch
Deon Cross says he’s enjoying training under Paul Rowley as the new Salford coach prepares for a pre-season visit from one of his former clubs….
Wigan Warriors youngster backed to continue remarkable rise
Wigan stalwart Liam Farrell is backing young forward Kai Pearce-Paul (pictured) to carry on his progression under new coach Matt Peet this year. The studious…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard says the cancellation of the Boxing Day derby against Dewsbury at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium provides a stark reminder that…
Newcastle Thunder chairman to leave role
MICK HOGAN is to step down as chairman of Newcastle Thunder as he focuses on his role as revenue director for the Rugby League World…
RFL delay decision on possible return of scrums
THE possible return of scrums has been put on hold by the RFL as the impact of the omicron Covid variant is assessed. With the…
Featherstone recruit proves a point in the boxing ring
FEATHERSTONE’S high-profile overseas recruit Joey Leilua enjoyed a successful first foray into professional boxing, outpointing former England and NRL player and fellow debutant Chris Heighington…