Author: Doug Thomson
Escaré injury takes gloss off Red Devils recognition
SALFORD RED DEVILS coach Paul Rowley has been reflecting on the positives of having five players involved in the mid-season internationals – but also the…
Tigers to keep tabs on Rovers loanee as duo secured
Castleford Tigers could well be keeping a closer eye than ever on neighbours Featherstone as coach Lee Radford tries to steer his charges to this…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS have signed Warrington winger Josh Charnley and agreed a three-year contract extension with Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape, which owner Derek Beaumont…
Obituary: Bill Ashurst – A pioneering, all-time great of Rugby League
BILL ASHURST (April 12, 1948 – June 14, 2022) Bill Ashurst was a pioneering and record-breaking backrower who represented Great Britain and Lancashire and, at…
Championship Focus: Three-way split as separate battles take shape in second tier
From top to bottom, there are fascinating contests developing in the Championship. After 15 of 27 rounds (other than for Batley and Sheffield, who have…
Hull KR star George King handed Ireland captaincy
Hull KR forward George King has been named captain of Ireland ahead of the World Cup. New Wolfhounds coach Ged Corcoran says the 27-year-old former…
Tim Lafai available for big Salford Red Devils clash following new contract
Star centre Tim Lafai will be available to help try to get Salford Red Devils’ Super League campaign back on track at home to Wakefield…
Michael Maguire focused on New Zealand and test against Tonga after losing NRL job
Former Wigan Warriors coach Michael Maguire might have lost his NRL job at Wests Tigers – but he remains in charge of New Zealand for…
Betfred Championship news round-up
DEWSBURY RAMS reckon former player Liam Finn can both save them from relegation and lead the way to a brighter future. The 38-year-old former Ireland…
England World Cup spots up for grabs until end of the season, says Paul Wellens
England assistant coach Paul Wellens says Saturday’s mid-season international against the Combined Nations All Stars at Warrington will form a key part of Shaun Wane’s…