Author: Doug Thomson
Martyn Reilly ‘like new signing’ for Widnes Vikings after horror injury
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman says experienced forward Martyn Reilly is effectively an eighth new recruit. The coach has bought in backs Cameron Brown (from…
Mark Moxon hopes player loyalty reflects Batley Bulldogs’ culture
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon believes the Yorkshire club should talk up their milestone men even more. Last season, both versatile forward and captain James…
Featherstone Rovers make signing after Greg Eden exit
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have parted ways with former Super League and NRL back Greg Eden, while confirming the signing of Jonny Openshaw after the 22-year-old former…
York Knights gear up for Amsterdam crusade
YORK KNIGHTS face Hull KR in Amsterdam on Saturday with coach Mark Applegarth able to see a string of new signings in match action for…
Barrow Raiders experiment with goal-kicking options
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey has challenged the potential goal-kickers in his squad to step up to the plate as well as the tee. Ryan…
Halifax Panthers chief willing to explore Ken Davy offer to purchase The Shay
HALIFAX PANTHERS chief executive Damian Clayton says the club is willing to explore all opportunities to secure the future of The Shay, where they have…
Bradford Bulls new signing sidelined by injury
BRADFORD BULLS coach Brian Noble is confident new arrival Guy Armitage will be available should his side seal a home Challenge Cup third-round clash with…
Doncaster to host Wakefield Trinity in pre-season game
DONCASTER will play neighbours Wakefield in a newly-arranged pre-season match at the Eco-Power Stadium a week on Sunday, February 2. The fixture has been fitted…
Hunslet Parkside driving force Jean Schofield dies aged 82
GARRY SCHOFIELD has paid tribute to his mother Jean (above, right), the former Hunslet Parkside stalwart, after her death aged 82. His father Geoff died…
Ken Davy explains Huddersfield Giants’ bid for The Shay and addresses merger claims
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS owner and chairman Ken Davy believes buying The Shay in Halifax would be of significant benefit for three clubs. But he has firmly…
