Author: Doug Thomson
Eight Days a Week: Fixture Cramming 1980s style
When the sport resumes after the current hiatus, how to fit all the ‘lost’ games into the available time left in the calendar is going…
Battye’s London lockdown
London Broncos star Eddie Battye has told League Express about the difficult choice he had to make when deciding whether to lock down in London…
Schofield questions Hull delay
Former Hull FC star Garry Schofield says he’s surprised his former club hasn’t yet appointed a new coach, even allowing for the coronavirus crisis. Andy…
Coote keeping active
St Helens star Lachlan Coote isn’t letting the coronavirus lockdown stop him from keeping his kicking skills in top order. As well as scoring 16…
French polish for Wigan silverware
Bevan French has told Wigan fans he and his team-mates are totally committed to putting some silverware back into the club’s trophy cabinet. The 2019…
Last call at Hull
Andy Last admits he’s having to think outside the box as he tries to ensure his Hull FC squad stay sharp, both mentally and physically….
Schoey pays tribute to Myler
Garry Schofield has paid tribute to legendary former player and coach Frank Myler, saying: “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have made anything like…
Saints team-mates back Thompson’s NRL move
Mark Percival says St Helens star Luke Thompson will head to the NRL next year with the full backing of his team-mates. The loss of…
RFL plans for uncertainty due to pandemic restrictions
With the UK the government likely to take action early this week to ban public events that attract significant attendances, RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer…
Today’s Championship results
WIDNES winger Jack Johnson crossed for two tries as coach Tim Sheens, above, watched his charges start the Championship campaign with a convincing 36-6 win…