Author: Doug Thomson
Time Machine: The familiar events of 1985
There’s a feeling of familiarity as our time machine sets the controls for 1985. SPECULATION over a breakaway competition, fears about clubs disappearing, debate over…
Sinead Peach eyes more success after committing to York Valkyrie
SINEAD PEACH will be a York Valkyrie player until at least 2027. The 27-year-old England international hooker and 2023 Women of Steel has penned a…
Ashton Golding parts ways with Huddersfield Giants
PLAY-anywhere Jamaica international Ashton Golding has left Huddersfield Giants by mutual consent. The former Leeds Rhinos man was mainly used as a hooker last season…
Huddersfield Giants’ Shay purchase ‘moving forward’
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS remain on track to play at The Shay in neighbouring Halifax from 2027 until they build a new ground back on home territory….
Lachlan Miller plans to hit ground running for Leeds Rhinos after staying in UK
LACHLAN MILLER is plotting a big pre-season as he prepares to play his part in trying to push Leeds Rhinos back to the forefront of…
Keighley Cougars confirm Alan Kilshaw’s backroom staff
KEIGHLEY COUGARS will tackle the new-look Championship with a tweaked backroom team which coach Alan Kilshaw says will provide “quality, professionalism, and passion”. Danny Burton,…
Liam Tindall among three London Broncos retentions
LONDON BRONCOS have retained three of the players who helped them make it through a testing 2025 campaign. Ex-Super League winger Liam Tindall, Australian halfback…
Oldham sign up Queensland Cup-winning duo
OLDHAM recruit Ewan Moore is eyeing more success in the Championship after winning the Queensland Cup with Burleigh Bears. The 26-year-old backrower is one of…
Cohesion and continuity crucial for Keighley Cougars
KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Alan Kilshaw is ready to field a younger side in 2026 – and aims to use his first pre-season with the club…
New Oldham rugby role for Mike Ford after Sean Long departure
MIKE FORD, the hugely-experienced former cross-code coach who is currently Oldham’s managing director, is taking a “more hands-on” role as the ambitious club’s director of…
