Author: Doug Thomson
Gelling double guides Widnes to victory
STAN ROBIN’S hat-trick was in vain as a double by Anthony Gelling (pictured) helped Widnes win 36-24 at Toulouse Olympique. It’s two wins from two…
Opening-day win for Broncos
RHYS WILLIAMS and Eddie Battye each scored twice as London Broncos made a winning return to Super League at the expense of Wakefield Trinity. Danny…
Surprise Cup defeat for Hunslet Club Parkside
LAST year’s National Conference League champions Hunslet Club Parkside, who are coached by Castleford star Paul McShane, suffered a surprise 30-16 home defeat by Dewsbury’s…
Pre-season round-up: Toronto too strong for Bradford
TORONTO WOLFPACK completed their preparations for the new Championship campaign by easing to a 48-12 win at Bradford. The Canadian side scored tries through Blake…
Smith: RFL must act on Keighley
A member of the consortium aiming to regain ownership of Keighley Cougars has told the Rugby Football League: “It’s time for decisive action.” With their…
Hardaker’s back with a try
ZAK HARDAKER marked his return to Rugby League after a doping ban with a try and four goals as Wigan won 28-18 in their pre-season…
Contrasting results for Hull rivals
ST HELENS beat Hull 28-18 in Jonny Lomax’s testimonial at the Totally Wicked Stadium, where 4,676 watched. Tommy Makinson crossed twice, and Saints, who had…
Hull FC cruise to win at Doncaster
HULL FC romped to a 72-12 win in their pre-season pipe-opener against League 1 Doncaster. The Super League side coached by Lee Radford (pictured) had…
Dewsbury, York, Batley and Bradford post Yorkshire Cup wins
DEWSBURY RAMS claimed a first win under new coach Lee Greenwood (pictured) to make the semi-finals of the Yorkshire Cup pre-season competition. With prop Jordan…
Payne eager for Trinity test
Newcastle Thunder coach Jason Payne is looking forward to seeing his new-look squad in match action for the first time. The North-East side host Super…