Author: Doug Thomson
Betfred Championship news round up
Featherstone Rovers have made Martin Vickers their new chief executive, and having helped Toronto Wolfpack win promotion from the Championship before their demise, his main…
Castleford edge Challenge Cup thriller as Wigan ease through
CASTLEFORD claimed a dramatic 33-32 Challenge Cup third-round win at Hull KR after four periods of golden-point extra time. Rovers scored the first try through…
Death of Australian ace Tommy Raudonikis
TOMMY RAUDONIKIS, the Australian great who was so often the scourge of Great Britain and England, has died aged 70. The former Western Suburbs, Newtown,…
Daryl Powell’s move from Castleford to Warrington confirmed
CASTLEFORD coach Daryl Powell has agreed a three-year deal to take charge of Super League rivals Warrington from next season. Confirmation comes three weeks after…
Swinton put virtual tickets for Warrington cup-tie on sale in bid to boost club coffers
SWINTON are selling £10 virtual tickets for their big Challenge Cup third-round home clash with Super League Warrington on Sunday. It’s an attempt by the…
Hull KR’s Minchella out for the season
HULL KR forward Elliot Minchella has been ruled out for the remainder of the season. The former Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford player sustained a knee…
Warrington set to confirm Daryl Powell as coach from 2022 onwards
CASTLEFORD coach Daryl Powell is to take charge of Warrington next season, according to reports. The development comes three weeks after the 55-year-old confirmed he…
Shaun Wane: England squad far from done and dusted
SHAUN WANE says there is plenty of scope for those not included in his latest England squad to stake a claim for World Cup selection….
Shaun Wane reveals England training squad
ENGLAND coach Shaun Wane has named a 35-strong squad ahead of a key get together next week. The former Wigan boss, yet to take charge…
Championship clubs set their sights on Wembley
Widnes are desperate for a return to Wembley in the revived 1895 Cup, says their skipper Jack Owens. The AB Sundecks-sponsored tournament for non-Super League…