Author: Doug Thomson
The junior Rugby League team ‘transcending boundaries’ with diverse team’s cup success
A QUICK-LEARNING Bradford team are eyeing further progress in the RFL’s flagship inspiresport Champion Schools competition after success in a Yorkshire final less than six…
Former Super League Man of Steel Danny Brough handed head-coaching role
FORMER Super League Man of Steel and Huddersfield Giants captain Danny Brough has been appointed coach of Huddersfield Rugby Union Club. The 41-year-old will have…
Former Warrington Wolves chairman Lord Doug Hoyle dies aged 98
FORMER Warrington chairman Lord Doug Hoyle has died aged 98. The father of current Rugby Football League president, Speaker of the House of Commons and…
‘Not ruthless’: Hull KR coach Willie Peters calls for more after thrashing London Broncos
WILLIE PETERS wants his Hull KR side to find more of an all-round cutting edge, and build on their solid Super League start when they…
Local heroes to the fore for Championship table-topping Widnes Vikings
WIDNES VIKINGS skipper Jack Owens wants to be at the heart of a homegrown nucleus of players who could help propel the club to the…
‘Powerhouse’ Umyla Hanley impresses Leigh Leopards boss in prolific try-scoring stint
HUNGRY Leopard Umyla Hanley will be sharpening his claws at the prospect of Leigh’s next Challenge Cup assignment. The holders head to Hull KR, the…
Wigan Warriors’ Harvey Makin urged to make most of Super League loan chance at London Broncos
WHILE key forward Marcus Stock is reflecting on a 150th career appearance, his new London pack colleague Harvey Makin is eyeing a productive stint down…
Time Machine: Warrington’s cup quadruple – and the most complicated competition format in history
Trophies to the power of four – and memories of a short-lived competition for which qualification took quite a bit of working out! Warrington’s ongoing…
Ben McNamara urged to build on bright Leigh Leopards start
LEIGH coach Adrian Lam believes Ben McNamara is capable of big things in the halves as well as at hooker. With his own son Lachlan…
Lee Kershaw on life with London Broncos and how he didn’t want to leave Wakefield Trinity
LONDON winger Lee Kershaw is seeking further capital gains as he settles to life in The Smoke. The 24-year-old took a winding road down south…
