Author: Doug Thomson
Smith: RFL must act on Keighley
A member of the consortium aiming to regain ownership of Keighley Cougars has told the Rugby Football League: “It’s time for decisive action.” With their…
Hardaker’s back with a try
ZAK HARDAKER marked his return to Rugby League after a doping ban with a try and four goals as Wigan won 28-18 in their pre-season…
Contrasting results for Hull rivals
ST HELENS beat Hull 28-18 in Jonny Lomax’s testimonial at the Totally Wicked Stadium, where 4,676 watched. Tommy Makinson crossed twice, and Saints, who had…
Hull FC cruise to win at Doncaster
HULL FC romped to a 72-12 win in their pre-season pipe-opener against League 1 Doncaster. The Super League side coached by Lee Radford (pictured) had…
Dewsbury, York, Batley and Bradford post Yorkshire Cup wins
DEWSBURY RAMS claimed a first win under new coach Lee Greenwood (pictured) to make the semi-finals of the Yorkshire Cup pre-season competition. With prop Jordan…
Payne eager for Trinity test
Newcastle Thunder coach Jason Payne is looking forward to seeing his new-look squad in match action for the first time. The North-East side host Super…
Ireland and Scotland discover World Cup qualifying opponents
IRELAND will face familiar opposition when they bid for World Cup 2021 qualification next year – but Scotland will break new ground. Stuart Littler’s Wolfhounds…
Thornton frustrated by waiting game
Hunslet coach Gary Thornton says not yet having a confirmed start date for the 2019 League 1 campaign is a real frustration. Thornton has his…
Fresh crisis at Keighley
Keighley Cougars are in crisis, with players claiming they and members of staff are still waiting for the payment of wages. There is speculation about the…
Wood welcomes new chair for RLIF
JOHN GRANT stood down as the chair of the Rugby League International Federation at the annual meeting in York, having served on the board since 2012….