Author: Doug Thomson
Batley Bulldogs boss welcomes key returnees
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon says having captain James Brown and Dane Manning back on the pitch will significantly beef up his pack. While Lucas…
Obituary: Jackie Edwards – Warrington’s silky half lost to the game too soon
JACKIE EDWARDS (August 12, 1939 – May 17, 2025) WARRINGTON are mourning Jackie Edwards, the silky scrum-half who was poached from under the noses of…
Outgoing Hunslet commercial guru praised
HUNSLET have hailed the work of Sam Wood in helping them put down even stronger roots at the South Leeds Stadium. The 48-year-old has stepped…
Time Machine: When Keighley’s 1970s vintage took on the best
Take a trip back to the seventies, when Keighley were in the top flight and cup fever gripped the fans. IT’S been a lean few…
Craig Lingard breaking loan habit at Sheffield Eagles
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard believes breaking a habit of avoiding too many loans has provided a timely boost for the South Yorkshire club. He…
Obituary: Gordon Pritchard – the well-travelled Cardiff codebreaker
GORDON PRITCHARD (September 26, 1954 – May 15, 2025) GORDON PRITCHARD was a son of the Welsh Valleys who played for both Cardiff City/Bridgend Blue…
‘We can’t keep up!’ Connor Robinson hails maverick Doncaster star
DONCASTER halfback Connor Robinson believes his team-mate Edene Gebbie’s sometimes unorthodox style can help Richard Horne’s team tot up wins on a more regular basis….
Locations of League: West Midlands
Our journey around the villages, towns, cities and regions that have rugby league running through their veins arrives in the West Midlands. BINS have been…
Obituary: Derek Hallas – the Headingley hero who ended Leeds’ title wait
DEREK HALLAS (1934 – May 12, 2025) DEREK HALLAS was a two-try hero of the first Leeds team to win a league title. The Great…
Barrow Raiders re-sign Castleford Tigers prop on loan
BARROW RAIDERS have former prop Ramon Silva back in harness – at least until Sunday’s home showdown with Featherstone. The Brazilian-born 23-year-old, who originally joined…