Author: Doug Thomson
‘The phoenix is rising’: Hunslet proud of making a profit
HUNSLET finance director Paul Owen says the club should be proud of staying in the black as well as winning promotion last season – and…
Josh Bowden tipped for big impact at Doncaster
DONCASTER halfback Ben Johnston is backing Josh Bowden to make a big impact at the club. While 32-year-old Johnston is in his fifth season after…
York Knights expect ‘big lift’ from Mitch Clark
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth says adding experienced prop Mitch Clark to his injury-hit squad ahead of schedule is a bonus. The 31-year-old of New…
Time Machine: Remembering Leeds Rhinos’ 2005 World Club Challenge triumph
Our time machine travels back to February 2005, when Leeds Rhinos took on Canterbury Bulldogs at Elland Road in the World Club Challenge. AWINTER night,…
Liam Marshall’s dual mission as Wigan Warriors head to Vegas
LIAM MARSHALL is all ready to pack for another visit to Las Vegas – but this time it’s very much a business trip. The Wigan…
1895 Cup hots up with exciting first-round clashes on road to Wembley
OLDHAM hit the 1895 Cup trail on Sunday dreaming of a first-ever Wembley appearance but with experienced centre Jordan Turner warning about the harsh reality…
Featherstone Rovers and Widnes Vikings lose Australian recruits
FEATHERSTONE and Widnes have lost the services of key recruits soon after the start of the Championship campaign. Australians Zach Herring and Cameron Brown have…
Wigan Warriors great tipped to be ‘cultural architect’ at Chelsea
WIGAN coach Matt Peet says Chelsea have made a great call by luring Willie Isa to Stamford Bridge. The 36-year-old former NRL and Samoa centre…
Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e enjoying Oldham return
OLDHAM loanee Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e helped Sean Long’s promoted side send out an early-season statement of intent – then hailed experienced Australian ace Josh Drinkwater for…
York Knights reflect on disappointing start to season
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth has challenged his players to make sure the disappointment of a heavy defeat at promoted Oldham serves as a wake-up…