Author: Doug Thomson
Briers is readers’ pick to succeed Price at Warrington
LEE BRIERS is the man most League Express readers would like to see succeed Steve Price as head coach of Warrington. The former Wolves player…
Super League to stick with points percentage
THE Super League table will once again be determined using points percentage this season. The RFL have taken the decision to allow for the possibility…
Wigan ace Hastings sparks fresh speculation over Australian return
STAND-OUT Wigan star Jackson Hastings has cast fresh doubt over his future in Super League. With their opening match against Leigh just three weeks away,…
Huddersfield hope cut-price season-card offer will boost gates
HUDDERSFIELD have slashed season-card prices to less than £100 as they aim to build a claret-and-gold army of fans to back their bid for glory…
Featherstone’s Hall optimistic over a Rovers return
CRAIG HALL says Featherstone are ready to take up where they left off as they aim to book a top-flight place for the first time…
RFL seeking new referees coach after Bentham exit
THE RFL are seeking a new referees’ coach following Phil Bentham’s decision to step down. The former Super League referee, 49, has been fulfilling dual…
Billy Thompson MBE: A legendary referee with tales to tell
Public reaction to the death at 87 of Billy Thompson suggests he was just as good at talking about being a Rugby League referee as…
Leigh face tough Wigan challenge on day one
Barrie McDermott reckons Leigh couldn’t have a harder opening-match mission on their return to Super League. The Centurions, back in the big time after getting…
Hull’s pre-season going well, says Fonua
Hull FC star Mahe Fonua says new coach Brett Hodgson is continuing to make his mark with the club, now that the Black and Whites…
Season Review 2020: Trinity’s turbulent year
Five things we learned from Wakefield’s season 1: They might have suffered many absences through injury and Covid-related issues, making it difficult to put a…