Author: Doug Thomson
Betfred Championship news round up
James Webster can’t wait to go head to head with “the king of the cup” when his new-look Featherstone side host Bradford on Sunday. Bulls…
Ford’s pride as York push Hull close in first match at new home
YORK coach James Ford says he was “really proud”, both to have coached the ambitious club in the first Rugby League match at the new…
John Bateman has his say on Wigan captaincy debate
JOHN BATEMAN says he would happily captain Wigan – but insists there are more suitable candidates to replace Sean O’Loughlin. Adrian Lam is yet to…
Kenny-Dowall deserves Hull KR captaincy says coach
HULL KR coach Tony Smith has handed the captaincy to experienced Kiwi back Shaun Kenny-Dowall (pictured) and made forward Elliot Minchella his deputy. Both joined…
Newspaper poll keeps Folau firmly in the spotlight
DOES Israel Folau have a future in Rugby League? It’s been a tale of two Dragons of late for the dual-code Australia international. There was…
England international in reflective mood ahead of big day
CASTLEFORD stalwart Adam Milner has been going back to the future as he prepares for his testimonial at Hull KR on Sunday. While the 29-year-old…
NRL ready to rumble
NRL grounds in News South Wales and Queensland are expected to be fully open by the middle of this month, with no limit on attendances….
Chester encouraged by internal hit out
Wakefield coach Chris Chester says both he and his players are looking forward to stepping up preparations for the new season with a home pre-season…
Hood to captain Leigh
Experienced hooker Liam Hood will lead Leigh’s bid for Super League survival. Coach John Duffy has handed the captaincy to the 29-year-old Scotland international, who…
NRL returns in a positive mood
The NRL is back – in a much better financial shape than many predicted after the pandemic rode roughshod through the 2020 season, and rather…
