Author: Doug Thomson
Well-known name making key Featherstone Rovers contribution
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS chief executive Martin Vickers says another Steadman is playing a starring role at the club. Graham’s fine form as a fullback or stand-off…
Mike Eccles calls on past experience during London Broncos troubles
LONDON BRONCOS coach Mike Eccles is remaining calm and calling on past experience as he prepares for a return to the second tier with a…
Kyle Eastmond encouraged by Halifax Panthers’ progress despite squad concern
HALIFAX PANTHERS coach Kyle Eastmond says the club is still looking for more players – but those already there are his main focus as the…
Luke Cresswell encouraged by Barrow Raiders’ start to year
BARROW RAIDERS fullback Luke Cresswell isn’t getting carried away with either his or his team’s form in pre-season. But the long-serving local (he emerged from…
Doncaster coach already feels benefit of Hull FC dual-registration
DONCASTER coach Richard Horne says the dual-registration deal recently forged with his former club Hull has already paid off. The 42-year-old ex-Great Britain back spent…
Chapelhow twins happy to play where required for Oldham
OLDHAM coach Sean Long knows he can call on the Chapelhow twins Jay and Ted to play in any position required. The 29-year-old pair, who…
Joel Farrell hopes to continue captaincy tradition of Sheffield Eagles predecessor
SHEFFIELD EAGLES might have lost the services of experienced halfback Anthony Thackeray through retirement, but the standards he set will remain a yardstick at the…
Featherstone Rovers reach out to find new young fans
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS are aiming to ensure they are fit for the future by further expanding their activity in the local community. Attracting a new generation…
Liam Marshall identifies threats to Wigan Warriors’ Super League title defence
LIAM MARSHALL hopes working on small details will help Wigan continue to make a big statement from the upper reaches of the Super League table….
Wigan Warriors boss hails Oldham rise
WIGAN coach Matt Peet believes the resurgence of Oldham is good for the whole of Rugby League. Peet continued to crank up preparations for the…