Author: Doug Thomson
Saints tipped as 2019 title winners
St Helens might not have marched to glory this year, but Justin Holbrook’s side are already favourites with Super League title sponsors Betfred to do…
Swinton are staying up!
SWINTON LIONS beat Workington Town 33-20 to seal Championship survival. But the play-off game at Heywood Road was in the balance until the 77th minute,…
Departing Wane savours Wigan title glory
DOM MANFREDI’S double sealed Super League title glory for Wigan. A 12-4 victory over Warrington provided the perfect send-off for Warriors coach Shaun Wane, who…
Charlton to target local game
Whitehaven Chairman Tom Todd is backing new coach Gary Charlton to become the club’s local hero. Charlton, who replaces Rochdale-bound Carl Forster, played for all…
Hunslet confirm Potts and secure Heaton
Hunslet have confirmed the signing of Dewsbury winger Gareth Potts while a deal has also been struck with former Halifax three-quarter Ben Heaton. Heaton’s contract…
West Wales coach ready to tackle “toughest job”
New West Wales Raiders coach Kim Williams could call on a couple of fellow Australians to strengthen his squad for the 2019 League 1 campaign….
How York turned pain into gain
York City Knights coach James Ford says the ambitious club turned last season’s pain into this year’s gain. Ford’s team faced Whitehaven as league leaders…
Rugby League on Christmas Day
Doug Thomson takes a look back to when Christmas Day was an important part of the Rugby League fixture calendar. It’s hard to believe now,…
