Author: Doug Thomson
Ian Watson eyes further Huddersfield Giants progress ahead of Super League start
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS coach Ian Watson says he and his players will use the bittersweet experience of last season as motivation to push on this time. …
Structure revealed for 2023 edition of 1895 Cup for lower-league clubs
FOUR clubs will contest this year’s 1895 Cup, which was introduced in 2019 as the latest in a succession of knockout competitions for teams outside…
Leigh Leopards boss Adrian Lam gives verdict on Edwin Ipape’s Man of Steel odds
LEIGH LEOPARDS coach Adrian Lam believes he has a Super League gem on his hands in Edwin Ipape, but he says talk of the exciting…
Hull KR signing Tom Opacic excited for Super League after ‘different’ pre-season
AUSTRALIAN centre Tom Opacic is ready to turn up the heat at Hull KR after enduring the unfamiliar cold of an English pre-season. Rovers, under…
Why Ellis Longstaff expects Salford Red Devils spell to prove fruitful
SALFORD RED DEVILS forward Ellis Longstaff is happy to put in the hard miles, never mind yards, to help Paul Rowley’s side build on last…
Matty English on delayed Super League start and Huddersfield Giants goals
MATTY ENGLISH is ready for a Super League round-one watching brief as Huddersfield Giants plot another big season – this time with some silverware at…
Andrew Henderson seeks first Championship win with York Knights against Bradford Bulls
ANDREW HENDERSON is ready to change channels as he bids for a first win as York coach. The Knights take on Bradford in front of…
Craig Hall calls on Featherstone Rovers team to “do our part” towards club’s Super League aspirations
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS favourite Craig Hall says the club are ready for Super League off the pitch – but accepts there is plenty of work to…
Tributes paid following death of much-respected Rugby League reporter Ian Laybourn
MUCH-RESPECTED Rugby League reporter Ian Laybourn has died at the age of 67. He covered the sport for the majority of his career, first at…
Kyle Amor sets up unique testimonial match with Cumbria
WIDNES VIKINGS prop Kyle Amor is set to come up against his club coach John Kear when his testimonial match takes place later this year….