Author: Doug Thomson
Barrow Raiders keen to ‘kick on’ next season
BARROW RAIDERS centre Curtis Teare is confident Paul Crarey’s team can kick on next year after coming close to a first Championship play-off appearance since…
Bradford Bulls prop and Huddersfield Giants great Michael Lawrence retires
BRADFORD BULLS skipper Michael Lawrence has followed former Huddersfield teammate Leroy Cudjoe – and current colleague Chris Hill – by calling time on his career….
Mark Applegarth is top coach as York Knights dominate Championship awards
MARK APPLEGARTH is the Championship Coach of the Year. And three of his York Knights stars – halfback Liam Harris, hooker Paul McShane and prop…
Sheffield Eagles captain pens new three-year contract
SHEFFIELD EAGLES have handed skipper and secondrow Joel Farrell a contract extension to 2028. Former Keighley, Batley and Castleford boss Craig Lingard is looking for…
James Donaldson still contributing to Bradford Bulls despite another big injury
BRADFORD BULLS coach Brian Noble is backing trusty backrower James Donaldson to return from yet another bad knee injury to carry on making his mark…
How a fan’s question drove Featherstone Rovers’ late charge
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach Paul Cooke says a question posed during a mid-season fans’ forum provided extra impetus for his team’s spirited run to the play-offs….
‘I’ll play a bit more golf’: John Kear ends coaching career
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach John Kear says he’s ready to hand over the reins to James Ford and “ride off into the sunset”. The highly-respected former…
Bradford Bulls say Ebon Scurr contract extension is a ‘coup’
BRADFORD BULLS have a agreed a two-year contract extension with Ebon Scurr, with the 25-year-old prop going full-time as his club seek a Super League…
London Broncos confirm Mike Eccles will stay in new role
LONDON BRONCOS have made former team chief Mike Eccles director of rugby as Australian Jason Demetriou prepares to take up a three-year coaching contract with…
Wigan Warriors star Vicky Molyneux to call time on career
WIGAN WARRIORS forward Vicky Molyneux has the treble in her sights before retiring. The former England star helped Wigan win the Women’s Challenge Cup by…