Author: Doug Thomson
Championship Focus: Toulouse Olympique forced to take circuitous route towards play-offs
THE ‘rival’ World Cup is looming – and whether Rugby League fans take any notice of events in France or not, the ripples will reach…
Obituary: Wally Hurstfield – The Widnes star who shared in a Wembley triumph
WALLY HURSTFIELD (1934-2023) WALLY HURSTFIELD, who died in June at the age of 89, was a barnstorming but also nimble prop who served Widnes for…
25 years ago, Super League went ‘on the road’ …
SUPER League has often been accused of being, in the main, confined in an M62 straitjacket. But 25 years ago, the competition boldly broke free…
Cumbrian friends turn rivals in televised Championship relegation clash
JONTY GORLEY is both a fan and a friend of fellow Cumbrian coach Paul Crarey – but that won’t stop him trying to plunge the…
North Wales Crusaders confident of Colwyn Bay future despite stadium issues
CHIEF executive Andy Moulsdale says North Wales Crusaders are confident of playing at Colwyn Bay in both the short and long-term, keeping professional Rugby League…
Swinton Lions poach League One coach to replace departing Allan Coleman
SWINTON LIONS have turned to Hunslet’s promotion-chasing coach Alan Kilshaw to fill the vacancy which will be created by Allan Coleman’s switch to Widnes from…
Championship Focus: France’s growing influence on the second tier
THESE might be concerning times for France at international level, with the country’s bid to host the World Cup in 2025 having collapsed and no…
Like Leigh Leopards, the BBC’s Challenge Cup performance was good if not perfect
LIKE the Challenge Cup winners Leigh, the BBC’s Wembley performance wasn’t perfect, but if they didn’t lift a trophy, the broadcaster still came through with…
Lance Todd Trophy winner Lachlan Lam follows Alex Murphy into Leigh history books
“LACHLAN LAM is a Leigh legend – 52 years ago it was a crafty halfback called Alex Murphy who lifted Leigh to the ultimate glory,…
League One winners Dewsbury Rams face fight to retain Liam Finn amid Halifax Panthers links
DEWSBURY Chairman Mark Sawyer accepts that keeping hold of Liam Finn could be difficult after the Rams’ League One promotion romp. The former Super League…
