Author: Doug Thomson
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…
Powell fired up for his final season as a Tiger
It’s payback time for Niall Evalds as he attempts to help Castleford give Daryl Powell a fitting send off. The Tigers coach is to leave…
Marshall faces his biggest test
Salford Red Devils coach Richard Marshall is happy to have some tough thinking to do ahead of his side’s Super League opener against reigning champions…
Inglis likely to miss Castleford clash
Steve Price says stellar signing Greg Inglis needs to pump up the volume before making his Warrington bow. The legendary Australian centre, 34, hasn’t played…
Woolf happy for Saints loanee youngsters
St Helens coach Kristian Woolf reckons all parties will benefit from young prospects Josh Eaves and Matty Foster being loaned to Leigh. Saints might be…
Connor eager to shine in Hull FC’s new era
Jake Connor is putting friendship to one side as he aims to help Hull FC begin the Brett Hodgson era in style. The Black and…
Betfred Championship news round up
London Broncos will kick-off the new league campaign playing home matches at Rosslyn Park Rugby Union Club before returning to Ealing Trailfinders – as they…
New captain Clarkson back to lead York in Challenge Cup
YORK captain Chris Clarkson is in contention for his club’s Friday-night first-round Challenge Cup meeting with Sheffield at the Keepmoat Stadium, Doncaster. The former Castleford…