Author: Doug Thomson
Championship club Whitehaven open up on financial concerns
WHITEHAVEN directors – who have revealed the Championship club came close to closure last year – have appealed for fan power to help provide a…
Wigan Warriors owners linked with purchase of EFL football club
WIGAN WARRIORS’ owners, the Lenagan family, are reportedly interested in buying a London football club. According to The Sun, Simon Lenagan, son of Ian Lenagan,…
England halfback ace George Williams lifts Warrington Wolves’ preparation
RESURGENT George Williams is back in training as Warrington Wolves prepare to leave the country. The England star was given seven weeks to recuperate following…
Tony Smith wants Hull FC to show mettle in steel city
HULL FC coach Tony Smith has Sheffield firmly in his sights as he ramps up preparations for the new season. The Black and Whites, under…
Willie Isa happy to be guided by old Wigan Warriors mate Tommy Leuluai
WILLIE ISA is looking forward to former team-mate Tommy Leuluai’s input as a coach as Wigan Warriors restart their bid to put the brakes on…
Leeds Rhinos forward escapes ban after Boxing Day sinbinning
LEEDS RHINOS forward James Donaldson is free to carry on his build-up to the season uninterrupted after escaping a ban for his Boxing Day sinbinning…
Eddie Battye hails qualities of ‘popular bloke’ Reece Lyne ahead of Wakefield Trinity testimonial
EDDIE BATTYE says he and his Wakefield team-mates are looking forward to marking Reece Lyne’s long service at his testimonial against Halifax – and to…
Leigh Leopards turn up pre-season heat with Lanzarote trip
LEIGH LEOPARDS have turned up the heat as the countdown to the new season continues. The Leopards are training in Lanzarote ahead of pre-season matches…
Marathon man Gary McKee tops £1m mark after completing amazing fundraising feat
A CUMBRIAN Rugby League stalwart has completed an amazing – and gruelling – charity fundraising feat. Gary McKee, 53, from the National Conference League club…
New stadium at the heart of Workington Town’s vision
WORKINGTON TOWN Chairman John Pleasants says the development of a new stadium is the key to the future progress of the Cumbrian club in the…