Author: Doug Thomson
Rovers feel benefit of return to Wembley
Featherstone Rovers chief executive Martin Vickers says the forthcoming trip to Wembley can reinforce Rovers’ push for Super League rather than act as a distraction….
Ball-steal rule set to be axed
The RFL will drop the controversial ball-steal rule after just one season. Meanwhile, the governing body have deferred a decision in the possible return of…
Award is not about me, says Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield says his OBE for motor neurone disease fundraising is a team award, insisting: “We were all just trying to help a mate.” The…
New approach paying off for in-form Joe
Wakefield Trinity forward Joe Westerman’s fresh approach has helped earn him a second chance with England. Shaun Wane took in a recent Trinity training session…
Giants forward eyes Salford showdown
Huddersfield Giants forward Josh Jones could yet line up against his former club Salford in Friday’s Super League showdown. Giants coach Ian Watson, preparing to…
Hodgson looking at treatment room as well as training field
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson is assessing his options for Saturday’s Super League game at Leigh as he counts the cost of Thursday’s win at…
Coach hails livewire Widdop after bounce-back win
Steve Price says Gareth Widdop showed why he deserves his England call-up with his performance in the Super League win over Wakefield. And the Wolves…
Gelling departure leaves Leigh light
Anthony Gelling has left Leigh and returned to New Zealand, citing “personal reasons”. The 30-year-old Cook Islands international joined the Super League club on a…
Red Devil Brown targets return before retirement
Richard Marshall is coping without two of his most experienced players as he tries to breathe new life into Salford’s season. Kallum Watkins and Kevin…
Jack’s the lad for Saints coach Woolf
Kristian Woolf has identified rising star Jack Welsby as a future St Helens skipper. The club’s Grand Final hero has agreed a three-year contract extension….