Author: Doug Thomson
Joel Farrell vows to ‘control my emotions’ as Sheffield Eagles captain
SHEFFIELD EAGLES skipper Joel Farrell says controlled aggression will be his mantra as he bids to lead the South Yorkshire side back to the play-offs….
Halifax Panthers forward ‘like new signing’ after injury return
HALIFAX PANTHERS coach Kyle Eastmond feels like he has a new signing in loyal club man Will Calcott. The 27-year-old forward has topped 80 appearances…
Batley Bulldogs sign former Bradford Bulls back
BATLEY BULLDOGS have brought in Scotland winger Will Oakes, with another back Paul Foulstone, who has been playing for nearby amateurs Dewsbury Celtic, still on…
Hunslet tie stirs bad memories for Huddersfield Giants
REMEMBER Bryn Powell? Tony Smith might well do. Huddersfield are preparing to visit Hunslet in the third round of the Challenge Cup on Sunday for…
Derby ties feature in 1895 Cup draw as road to Wembley begins
THE 1895 Cup first round will feature three all-Yorkshire clashes among its eight ties as clubs target a trip to Wembley as part of the…
Bill Leyland backed to make Super League step at Hull KR
DANNY WARD is backing Bill Leyland to kick his injury woes into touch and take to life in the north after his switch from London…
Hull FC have signed ‘competitors and winners’ says Aidan Sezer
HULL FC captain Aiden Sezer says a pre-season clash at Castleford on Saturday should form valuable preparation for a Super League campaign in which he…
Leeds Rhinos’ Ash Handley relishing new position
TESTIMONIAL star Ash Handley is ready to take centre stage for Leeds – after moving infield from the wing. It’s a twelfth season on the…
Jean Schofield funeral details confirmed
THE funeral of Jean Schofield, mother of Garry and a former Hunslet Parkside stalwart, will take place on Friday (January 31). The service is at…
Brian Noble’s mission statement as Bradford Bulls eye prize
BRADFORD BULLS coach Brian Noble has told supporters his side is “determined to go a couple of steps further than last year”. And the Bartercard…