Author: Doug Thomson
Ten-match ban for Huddersfield’s Edwards
HUDDERSFIELD forward Kenny Edwards has been handed a ten-match ban, keeping him out until September, for putting a finger up the bottom of an opponent….
Oldham spring major surprise with McDermott appointment
BRIAN McDERMOTT is back in Rugby League … at Oldham! The surprise appointment as coaching consultant of the former Leeds surpremo comes with the Roughyeds…
Tsang steps up as London Broncos coach Ward leaves
COACH Danny Ward has left London Broncos. The former Great Britain prop, who played for the club when they were known as Harlequins, as well…
Castleford awarded 24-0 win over Huddersfield
CASTLEFORD have been awarded a 24-0 win following the cancellation of their Tuesday-night Super League clash at Huddersfield. The Giants said they couldn’t field 17…
RFL pitch in to widen Odsal surface
The RFL is hoping that the Odsal pitch will have been widened sufficiently to meet their guidelines by the time Bradford host Featherstone in a…
Wembley experience will bolster promotion bid
Former Super League star and local hero Richard Whiting reckons Featherstone’s forthcoming Wembley trip could prove highly beneficial to the Championship promotion chasers. Rovers face…
Chase injury a sickener for Hornets
Rochdale Hornets are rueing their ill-luck after star signing Rangi Chase broke an arm on his debut. The 35-year-old halfback and former Super League Man…
Agar is staying, insists Hetherington
Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington insists coach Richard Agar is in it for the long haul, contradicting reports in Australia that he would be…
Tigers celebrate Mamo & McShane deals
Castleford Tigers have signed Warrington’s Australian centre Jake Mamo on a three-year deal which will begin next season, as well as agreeing a four-year contract…
Satae backs his skipper
Hull FC star Tevita Satae and coach Brett Hodgson are united in their praise of co-captain Marc Sneyd. The 30-year-old halfback is sharing leadership duties…