Author: Doug Thomson
Ireland and Scotland discover World Cup qualifying opponents
IRELAND will face familiar opposition when they bid for World Cup 2021 qualification next year – but Scotland will break new ground. Stuart Littler’s Wolfhounds…
Thornton frustrated by waiting game
Hunslet coach Gary Thornton says not yet having a confirmed start date for the 2019 League 1 campaign is a real frustration. Thornton has his…
Fresh crisis at Keighley
Keighley Cougars are in crisis, with players claiming they and members of staff are still waiting for the payment of wages. There is speculation about the…
Wood welcomes new chair for RLIF
JOHN GRANT stood down as the chair of the Rugby League International Federation at the annual meeting in York, having served on the board since 2012….
England defeated by New Zealand in third Test
ENGLAND were unable to make it a series whitewash as New Zealand ran out comfortable 34-0 winners in the third Test at Elland Road. Michael…
Makinson stars as England take series
TOMMY MAKINSON scored a hat-trick of tries as England beat New Zealand 20-14 at Anfield to claim the series with a Test to spare. England,…
Hull star accounted for ten of England’s points
JAKE CONNOR was the local hero as England kicked off their three-Test series against New Zealand with an 18-16 win. Playing on his home ground,…
Anderson salutes his battling Knights
ENGLAND Knights head coach Paul Anderson saluted his team’s resilience after they battled to a 16-12 win in the first of their two internationals against…
Pain can lead to gain, says Wells
Castleford Tigers director of rugby Jon Wells says the club will learn the lessons of this season in a bid to get back into the…
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…