Author: Doug Thomson
Grand Final disappointment fuels Farrell’s fire
Liam Farrell wants Wigan to use a nightmare defeat as a driving force to earn a dream victory. Three-and-a-half months on, the long-serving forward still…
Saints new arrival Thompson makes long term plans
Joel Thompson is already preparing for life beyond Rugby League. But he insists there is still plenty of juice left in the tank as he…
Taylor demands better defence from Hull
Scott Taylor accepts Hull have to make a significant improvement defensively if they are to mount a serious challenge for silverware once again. On average,…
Chester happy with pre-season
Chris Chester says pre-season training has provided a useful glimpse of the future for Wakefield’s players and coaching staff alike. Trinity’s head coach and his…
Betfred Championship news round up
James Webster can’t wait to go head to head with “the king of the cup” when his new-look Featherstone side host Bradford on Sunday. Bulls…
Ford’s pride as York push Hull close in first match at new home
YORK coach James Ford says he was “really proud”, both to have coached the ambitious club in the first Rugby League match at the new…
John Bateman has his say on Wigan captaincy debate
JOHN BATEMAN says he would happily captain Wigan – but insists there are more suitable candidates to replace Sean O’Loughlin. Adrian Lam is yet to…
Kenny-Dowall deserves Hull KR captaincy says coach
HULL KR coach Tony Smith has handed the captaincy to experienced Kiwi back Shaun Kenny-Dowall (pictured) and made forward Elliot Minchella his deputy. Both joined…
Newspaper poll keeps Folau firmly in the spotlight
DOES Israel Folau have a future in Rugby League? It’s been a tale of two Dragons of late for the dual-code Australia international. There was…
England international in reflective mood ahead of big day
CASTLEFORD stalwart Adam Milner has been going back to the future as he prepares for his testimonial at Hull KR on Sunday. While the 29-year-old…