Author: Doug Thomson
“Nene will be great for Rhinos”, reckons Rhyse
NENE MACDONALD might be missing out on an early return to Leigh, but his Leeds and Papua New Guinea team-mate Rhyse Martin reckons he will…
Denive big on defence as key season looms
TEENAGE Hull FC hooker Denive Balmforth has been brushing up on his defence as the Black and Whites prepare for their first outing under coach…
Connor can be king of Warrington says Philbin
EXPERIENCED Warrington Wolves forward Joe Philbin is backing young teammate Connor Wrench to kick on once he is back on the pitch after injury. The…
Leigh linked with Kiwi star as Hanley signs
LEIGH LEOPARDS have signed Wigan fullback or winger Umyla Hanley and are being linked with a bold move for New Zealand prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves as…
Warriors rubbish talk of owners’ football club interest
WIGAN WARRIORS have dampened speculation that the Lenagan family, who own the club, are about to move into football by taking control of Charlton Athletic….
Season at Salford suits Longstaff just fine
SALFORD loanee Ellis Longstaff reckons his spell in black and white in 2022 will make him a better Red Devil in 2023. Out of the…
Hodgson and Gleeson to return to Rugby League?
RUGBY LEAGUE coaches Brett Hodgson and Martin Gleeson could both be heading back to Rugby League after both lost their jobs as members of the…
Referees chief sidelined during RFL review
THE RFL’s match officials department is under the temporary control of its senior coach Dave Elliott after Steve Ganson was stood down as the governing…
Rising Cumbrian star dies at 18
TRIBUTES have poured in for Hensingham and England Community Lions Under-19 hooker Logan Holgate following his death aged 18. The Whitehaven club made the announcement…
Farnworth will keep improving says NRL team-mate
ENGLAND star Herbie Farnworth is set to continue taking the NRL by storm according to his Brisbane Broncos teammate Corey Oates. The Lancashire-born centre’s form…