Author: Doug Thomson
Gaskell heading to Wakefield next season
WAKEFIELD have signed Lee Gaskell from Huddersfield on a two-year deal to run from next season. The 30-year-old has a wealth of experience, having also…
Catalans release Folau from contract
CATALANS have released Israel Folau from his contract with immediate effect. The controversial dual-code Australia international was signed ahead of last season, when he scored…
French ruled out for the season – but will return to Wigan in 2022
SIDELINED star Bevan French has told Wigan fans he’ll be back to his best next season after being ruled out for the remainder of this…
Contract extension for Saints ace Makinson
ENGLAND winger Tommy Makinson has signed a two-year extension to a St Helens contract which ran until the end of next season. The 29-year-old, who…
Fijian flyer makes his mark for Hull
Fijian flyer Mitieli Vulikijapani is ready to step on the gas as he tries to cement a regular place at Hull FC. The 27-year-old former…
Radford eager for reunion with Westerman
Lee Radford reckons he will be working with one of the best loose-forwards in the business at Castleford next season. The incoming coach will be…
McIntosh suffers Achilles injury
Versatile back Darnell McIntosh has joined a string of players in the Huddersfield treatment room. The 23-year-old damaged an Achilles tendon as a makeshift Giants…
Akauola eyes up a Tongan return
Powerhouse prop Sitaleki Akauola has a double firmly in his sights – success with Warrington followed by a first World Cup. The consistent 29-year-old has…
Vete shining after injury concerns
Tony Smith expects Albert Vete to make his mark – once Hull KR return to action. A Covid outbreak in the camp led to the…
Rhinos King-sized fixture schedule
Leeds Rhinos’ Fiji international prop King Vuniyayawa says he’s come through his Covid scare and is ready to tackle a tough set of July fixtures….