Author: Doug Thomson
Leeds Rhinos hand trial to rugby union player
LEEDS RHINOS have handed a rugby union player from the city the chance to forge a career in the 13-a-side code on familiar territory at…
Mark Applegarth grateful for new assistant at York Knights
YORK KNIGHTS have former player and coach Chris Thorman back on board as an assistant to Mark Applegarth. The 44-year-old ex-Super League halfback originally switched…
Bradford Bulls prospect looks for game time at Batley Bulldogs
BATLEY BULLDOGS have taken young Bradford backrower Jacob Bateman on loan for the remainder of the season. The deal was confirmed as the Fox’s Biscuits…
Widnes Vikings land Super League player on loan
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman has been reunited with Andy Badrock after landing the Leigh Leopards player on loan for the rest of the season….
Hunslet criticise Salford Red Devils and RFL after Kobe Rugless switch
SALFORD RED DEVILS coach Paul Rowley will have four new faces in his often-changing squad for the home round-15 Super League clash with Hull FC…
Barrow Raiders count down to big anniversary dinner
BARROW RAIDERS are counting down to their 150th anniversary dinner. The big night is in the MKM Marquee at the club’s Northern Competitions Stadium (aka…
‘We want more’: Oldham prop driving for big end to season
OLDHAM prop Ted Chapelhow says there are no limits on what Sean Long’s side can achieve this season. The Roughyeds are currently recharging, with the…
Hunslet to add three more players to Hall of Fame
HUNSLET are to add three more players to their Hall of Fame, taking the total to 22. William ‘Billy’ Gilston, a threequarter from the 19th…
Former Super League star gets coaching role at rugby union World Cup
FORMER Wigan prop Ben Flower will be part of the Wales coaching set-up at rugby union’s Women’s World Cup this year. The 37-year-old former Wales…
London Broncos’ latest Aussie arrival keen to help club ‘back to top level’
LONDON BRONCOS recruit Brandon Webster-Mansfield accepts, like coach Mike Eccles, that the club’s immediate challenge is to stave off the threat of relegation. But the…