Author: Doug Thomson
Why leaving Wigan Warriors for Salford Red Devils was ‘right move’ for Joe Shorrocks
JOE SHORROCKS says leaving Super League champions Wigan for Salford is the “right move” for him. The backrower, who has also played hooker and halfback,…
Obituary: Gordon Cottier – An inspirational Cumbrian
GORDON COTTIER (October 24, 1949 – November 7, 2023) FEW players who have worn the chocolate, blue and gold of Whitehaven have proved as versatile…
Family of Neil Fox take pride in naming of new Wakefield Trinity stand
THE niece of Rugby League legend Neil Fox says the naming of Wakefield Trinity’s new main stand after him is a matter of real pride…
Sheffield Eagles excited by plans for new Super League-standard stadium
SHEFFIELD EAGLES plan to build a new 5,000-seater stadium in the city in conjunction with non-league football club Sheffield FC. The announcement of the project,…
London Broncos insist player production commitment despite pulling plug on Academy
LONDON BRONCOS insist they remain committed to producing their own players despite scrapping their existing, and much-praised, Scholarship and Academy set-up in order to invest…
Salford Red Devils desperate to remain local as mayor pledges support in stadium saga
SALFORD could be forced to play away from the city should they fail to extend the lease on their current home, which ends next week….
Hull FC hopeful sets first-team goal after three years playing catch-up
YOUNG Hull FC halfback Sully Medforth feels like he’s spent the last three years playing catch-up. And the talented teenager is ready to carry on…
St Helens happy to wait for right recruit to replace Will Hopoate
ST HELENS won’t be rushed into replacing Will Hopoate. The 31-year-old ex-NRL back has hung up his boots after two seasons at Saints – and…
Hull KR hope to see injury-hit forward return for pre-season camp
HULL KR coach Willie Peters hopes his pack powerhouse Sauaso ‘Jesse’ Sue will be able to take part in some warm-weather training next month. The…
Obituary: Len Haley – A gifted player who experienced Bradford’s epic decline
LEN HALEY (1930-2023) By DOUG THOMSON LEN HALEY was a gifted and durable stand-off who turned to Rugby League after a union snub and stayed…