Author: Doug Thomson
Wales and France to receive ‘significant’ new funding from international governing body
WALES have welcomed their selection as a ‘priority nation’ by the international game’s governing body. Along with France, Papua New Guinea and a yet-to-be confirmed…
Allan Coleman sets Widnes Vikings an Easter challenge
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman wants to reward his team’s faithful fans by giving them a good Friday feeling. There’s a full round of Bank…
Ex-Huddersfield Giants hero Michael Lawrence on his part-time switch with Bradford Bulls
BRADFORD BULLS captain Michael Lawrence says switching from Super League to the Championship has been an eye-opener – and has raised his resect for part-time…
Obituary: Derek Whitehead – The goal-kicking fullback who anchored Warrington trophy success
DEREK WHITEHEAD (February 14, 1944 – April 5, 2025) DEREK WHITEHEAD was a dependable goal-kicking fullback who anchored the Warrington side that won four trophies…
Halifax Panthers director of rugby pleased to see club succeed on lower budget
HALIFAX PANTHERS director of rugby Richard Durgan says the team’s flying start under Kyle Eastmond is pleasing – but that there is a long way…
Hull KR loan blossoming back to Featherstone Rovers
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have bolstered their backline by bringing in Noah Booth on loan from Hull KR. The Super League side recalled the 20-year-old, signed from…
Sheffield Eagles’ Ryan Millar targets tries after lean spell and injuries
SHEFFIELD EAGLES winger Ryan Millar is ready to be a points provider again as his side seeks a rise up the standings. It’s been a…
Batley Bulldogs star cycles to London to raise funds for club during ban
BATLEY BULLDOGS second rower Dane Manning got on his bike as he serves a lengthy ban, but all for the good of the club. The…
Locations of League: Liverpool
With an Ashes match to come at the new Everton Stadium, we look back at the history of rugby league in Liverpool. WE SPEAK with…
London Broncos welcome former player and coach Tony Rea as guest
LONDON BRONCOS welcomed back former player, coach and chief executive Tony Rea as they lost 16-14 against Batley at Wimbledon on Saturday. The Australian was…