Author: Doug Thomson
Our journey around the villages, towns and cities that have rugby league running through their veins heads north of the border to Scotland.
BREAK FOR THE BORDER IT’S PRODUCED a World Cup-winning captain and hosted two Challenge Cup finals, but can rugby league ever take root in Scotland?…
Ian Watson’s big hopes for new Huddersfield Giants signing Jack Murchie
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS coach Ian Watson has big hopes for Jack Murchie. The 6ft 4in Australian backrower is heading for West Yorkshire, potentially to help replace…
Jordan Abdull makes triumphant Hull KR return as Willie Peters lays out plans for halfback
JORDAN ABDULL was back in the Hull KR squad for last week’s game at Huddersfield Giants, coming off the bench after half an hour and…
Championship Focus: Things looking up for London Broncos – but not for the Skolars
RUGBY League expansionists will like the sight of resurgent London Broncos pushing for a Championship play-off place. But a look at the final League One…
Dual-code ‘Welsh Wizard’ David Watkins dies aged 81
FORMER dual-code Wales and Great Britain star and Salford skipper David Watkins has died aged 81. The exciting back from Blaina, in the South Wales…
England star Liam Farrell keen to see game grow in France
ENGLAND star Liam Farrell says a strong France will benefit the international game immensely. Les Tricolores have fixed up a game against Serbia at Belgrade…
Championship Focus: The rise of succession planning as coaches take jobs early
HAS there ever been a season where so many clubs are approaching the business end already knowing they will have a new coach next time…
Obituary: Eric Prescott – The best uncapped Rugby League star
ERIC PRESCOTT (June 21, 1948 – August 21, 2023) ERIC PRESCOTT was a fiery and accomplished back-row forward for St Helens, Salford, hometown club Widnes…
Obituary: Shane McNally – The Maroon stalwart who had a fine season with Wakefield Trinity
SHANE McNALLY (May 19, 1954 – August 11, 2023) SHANE McNALLY, who died earlier this month while on holiday in Canada, was a committed Queenslander…
Hull KR look for further recruits after Niall Evalds confirmation
WILLIE PETERS could yet add more signings to what will be a new-look Hull KR side steered around the pitch with the help of Tyrone…
