Author: Doug Thomson
McGillvary and Leeming join Connor in Combined Nations All Stars squad
HUDDERSFIELD winger Jermaine McGillvary has been named alongside fellow England international and Hull fullback Jake Connor in the Combined Nations All Stars squad to face…
St Helens star set to retire?
ST HELENS’ Australian secondrower Joel Thompson could cut short his time in Super League. A report Down Under suggests the 32-year-old is to retire at…
Good news for fans of Wembley finalists
THERE could be up to 45,000 spectators at Wembley for the finals of the Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup next month. Castleford will take on…
England women’s squad named
ENGLAND women’s team head coach Craig Richards has named a 19-player squad for Friday’s clash with Wales at Warrington. The National Lottery-sponsored international, which kicks-off…
Hull KR versus St Helens postponed
FRIDAY’S Super League match between Hull KR and St Helens has been postponed under Covid protocols. Three Rovers players tested positive over the weekend, following…
Reggae Warriors ready to hit right note
Jamaica could surprise a few people at the World Cup, according to James Woodburn-Hall. The versatile Halifax back has been named in head coach Romeo…
Covid scare puts Hull KR-Saints clash in doubt
Hull KR are monitoring their players after announcing a second player has tested Covid positive. Halfback Rowan Milnes was last week forced to stand down…
Burrow’s plight a catalyst for Sinfield switch
Kevin Sinfield says contemplating the challenges faced by his former team-mate Rob Burrow contributed to his decision to leave his Director of Rugby role at…
Hodgson ready for busy spell
Hull FC coach Brett Hodgson says he’s looking forward to the challenge of playing three Super League games in eleven days, including an eagerly awaited…
Giants’ coach slams refereeing error
Huddersfield Giants coach Ian Watson believes a “huge” refereeing error contributed to his side’s defeat by his former club Salford on Friday. The Giants went…