Author: Doug Thomson
Gil Dudson optimistic on Oldham’s chances in Championship
OLDHAM prop Gil Dudson says consistency is the key as coach Sean Long prepares his promoted side for more challenging fixtures in 2025. The Roughyeds…
Obituary: Frank Wilson
FRANK WILSON’S cross-code rugby career started and ended in his home city of Cardiff, but he will be best remembered as a star threequarter for…
Whitehaven forward’s horrifying injury which could end career
Whitehaven’s James Newton sustained a potentially life-changing injury in the last game of the season, but he is not giving up hope of getting back…
The remarkable geographical reach of the Challenge Cup first round
FROM Aberavon in South Wales to the British Army’s sporting headquarters at Aldershot in Hampshire to Colchester in Essex… The first round of the Challenge…
Craig Lingard responds to rumours of move for Luke Hooley from Castleford Tigers
CASTLEFORD TIGERS fullback Luke Hooley has a firm fan in Craig Lingard. But the former Tigers team chief says suggestions he will sign the 26-year-old…
‘We fell short’: Brad Singleton wants more from Salford Red Devils despite adversity
SALFORD prop Brad Singleton hopes attention to detail will pay dividends as Red Devils coach Paul Rowley plots another push for the play-offs in what…
St Helens shun warm-weather camp for a pre-season at home
COACH Paul Wellens hopes an uncomfortable pre-season will help St Helens get back among the silverware in 2025. Having won four straight league titles plus…
Warrington Wolves’ Dan Russell aims to follow Rhyse Martin as a PNG star of Super League
DAN RUSSELL aims to follow the Rhyse Martin path to Super League stardom as he warms up for his first season at Warrington. The towering…
‘We did something special’: Jake Wardle reflects on Wigan Warriors’ historic year
JAKE WARDLE reckons it’s difficult to pick out a highlight win from the 29 achieved in 2024 as Wigan continue the countdown to the new…
Craig Lingard welcomes ‘strange twist’ of Castleford Tigers reunion
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard was well aware his first match at the helm would be against his former employers Castleford – because he signed…
