Author: Doug Thomson
Michael Cheika to lead Lebanon again in World Cup
MICHAEL CHEIKA already has an eye on leading Lebanon into another World Cup next year. The 58-year-old Australian has had a long coaching career in…
Oldham swoop as ex-Super League forward leaves Widnes Vikings
OLDHAM have added former Super League backrow Ryan Lannon to Sean Long’s squad after his departure from Championship rivals Widnes Vikings. The 29-year-old ex-Salford Red…
Oldham prospect helps his community club to silverware
OLDHAM were delighted to see teenage talent Marcus Geener help his community club to silverware. The forward, who signed from Waterhead over the close-season, was…
Bayley Liu keen to prove worth after long wait for Bradford Bulls recall
BRADFORD BULLS centre or second rower Bayley Liu wants to carry on proving his worth to coach Brian Noble after finally forcing his way back…
Doncaster’s Tyla Hepi ‘so happy’ to be back from ACL injury
DONCASTER forward Tyla Hepi wants an extended run of matches after making his return from an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his side’s 19-6 home…
Former Great Britain star welcomes old club returning as NRL’s 18th team
FORMER Wales and Great Britain prop Jim Mills has welcomed the likely reappearance of one of his former clubs North Sydney Bears on the Australian…
Widnes Vikings urged to ’embrace challenge’ of Championship ahead of another big test
WIDNES VIKINGS winger Mike Butt says he and his team-mates have to embrace the challenge of taking on the Championship’s powerhouse sides. Having drawn 10-10…
Batley Bulldogs see more potential in young winger after debut heroics
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon sees plenty of further development in Alfie Dean after the 20-year-old’s eye-catching debut. The winger went in for the last-gasp…
Championship relegation change gives Hunslet hope despite slow start
HUNSLET coach Dean Muir accepts a change to the way relegation is decided could benefit his team as they continue to adapt to the challenges…
Mark Applegarth happy to now have competition for places at York Knights
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth wants to see more long faces as his team try to lengthen their wins tally. The LNER Community Stadium side…