Author: Doug Thomson
Mixed news over new recruits as Hull KR prepare to face Catalans
HULL KR coach Tony Smith is looking forward to unleashing Ryan Hall on Catalans Dragons in Saturday’s Super League opener. But Hall’s fellow new arrival…
Female game to benefit from RFL’s National Lottery link-up
THE National Lottery is to become an official partner of the Rugby Football League and of the women’s and girls’ game. The game’s governing body…
New contract for Leeds man
LEEDS forward James Donaldson has agreed a contract through to the end of 2023. The 29-year-old backrower was signed from Hull KR ahead of the…
Death of legendary forward Jeff Grayshon
JEFF GRAYSHON, the former international forward whose career with a string of Yorkshire clubs spanned an amazing 25 years and 776 professional games, has died…
Peats signing a big plus for Leigh
LEIGH have landed former New South Wales hooker Nathan Peats ahead of their first Super League campaign since 2017. The signing provides a major boost…
Challenge Cup second-round details confirmed
ALL four of this weekend’s Betfred Challenge Cup second-round ties will be streamed live and free. As in the first round, the BBC will show…
Title hat-trick won’t come easy says Saints coach
COACH Kristian Woolf says St Helens’ toughest opponents this season could be … themselves! The quest for a third straight Super League triumph, last achieved…
Robins long for home advantage
Tony Smith says his Hull KR players are desperate to get back to playing Super League matches on home turf. And the seasoned Australian coach…
Hampshire struggling to get fit
Ryan Hampshire is facing a race against time to make Wakefield’s derby opener against Leeds on Saturday. And coach Chris Chester also has worries over…
Lawrence to captain Giants
Huddersfield Giants have appointed long-serving backrower Michael Lawrence as club captain, while Australian halfback Aidan Sezer will retain the armband on the field. England Knights…
