Author: Doug Thomson
Josh Drinkwater’s Oldham influence hailed as Wembley nears
OLDHAM winger Jack Johnson hailed teammate Josh Drinkwater as the Australian halfback helped steer the Roughyeds a step closer to a first Wembley appearance. Johnson…
Doncaster coach says ‘the bar has been set’ by Toulouse Olympique scalp
DONCASTER coach Richard Horne says his side set the template in terms of how they have to defend when they beat Toulouse. The 10-6 home…
Hull FC set for another big derby crowd at Good Friday clash with KR
HULL FC are on course to break the 20,000 barrier once again as eager fans gear up for another big derby meeting on Good Friday….
It’s carry on Allan Coleman at Widnes Vikings as new deal is sealed
COACH Allan Coleman is eager to build on the foundations he has laid at Widnes Vikings after signing a contract extension to 2027. His new…
Positional switch no issue for Widnes Vikings skipper Jack Owens
WIDNES VIKINGS skipper Jack Owens could blossom by being in the centres if Warrington fullback prospect Cai Taylor-Wray remains available to the DCBL Stadium side,…
Featherstone Rovers ‘in a bit of a hole’ as Paul Cooke seeks first Championship win
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach Paul Cooke says he and his players have to take criticism of their performances on the chin – and keep working hard…
Kyle Eastmond ‘not getting carried away’ with flying start as Halifax Panthers coach
KYLE EASTMOND says the hard work is only just beginning for Halifax Panthers as he strives to maintain a bright start to his first head…
Warrington Wolves youngster predicted to ‘take Super League by storm’
WARRINGTON have a real gem to be polished in Cai Taylor-Wray, according to Widnes coach Allan Coleman, who is hoping for further opportunities to field…
Ex-Super League forward Andre Savelio nears Doncaster debut
DONCASTER coach Richard Horne is looking forward to having experienced Andre Savelio to call on after finally handing another close-season pack recruit Jordan Baldwinson a…
‘Crowd-pleaser’ Franklin Pele hailed for Bradford Bulls impact
BRADFORD BULLS coach Brian Noble wants towering prop Franklin Pele to carry on entertaining the Bartercard Odsal faithful. The Kiwi has become a fans’ favourite…