Author: Doug Thomson
Reece Lyne ready to lead Doncaster forward
DONCASTER captain Reece Lyne says he is ready to listen as well as talk. The 32-year-old former Super League and England back has been handed…
Jacob Fairbank pleased with Halifax Panthers’ defence
HALIFAX PANTHERS forward Jacob Fairbank says he and his team-mates set a template for the season with their battling Challenge Cup third-round display against Catalans….
London Broncos sign Jamaica international and announce squad numbers
LONDON BRONCOS have signed Jamaica centre Chris Ball and brought in Warrington threequarters Jake Thewlis and Zac Bardsley-Rowe on initial two-week loans. But doubts have…
Super League loan deals are compliment to Barrow Raiders
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey says it’s a compliment to the club that Leigh have sent forwards Kavan Rothwell and Ryan Brown to Cumbria on…
York Knights take harsh lessons from Challenge Cup exit
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth wants the harsh lessons of his side’s Challenge Cup defeat by Hull KR to help them in the league. Eight…
Batley Bulldogs ‘up for challenge’ of punching above their weight again
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon says he and his players are up for the challenge of punching above the club’s financial weight once again. With…
Allan Coleman hails Widnes Vikings’ efforts to beat Toulouse Olympique
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman hailed his side’s workrate and spirit after their 18-14 opening-round win over Toulouse in France. Tries by Max Roberts, Matty…
John Duffy explains the rise of Matt Peet to coaching greatness at Wigan Warriors
JOHN DUFFY is convinced Matt Peet really can become the Sir Alex Ferguson of Rugby League. Wigan coach Peet still has a long way to…
How Wigan Warriors are approaching Super League title defence
WIGAN hooker Brad O’Neill says adding to the club’s rich history of success is a driving force as the current side strive to put further…
St Helens’ Paul Wellens: ‘Being the man in charge is not a role people can prepare you for’
PRESSURE! What pressure? St Helens coach Paul Wellens says he’s calm, collected and enjoying his job as much as ever as he goes into his…