Author: Doug Thomson
Jack Walker backed to make Super League return
SHEFFIELD coach Craig Lingard believes Jack Walker is more than capable of returning to Super League. And the Eagles chief will be happy to help…
Kenny Sykes has no desire for déjà vu at Hunslet
HUNSLET chairman Kenny Sykes hopes lessons from the past will help his club as they try to establish themselves back in the Championship. The Leeds…
Sheffield Eagles remain a work in progress under Craig Lingard
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard says his team will go into their opening Championship games as a work in progress. The former Castleford coach, who…
Louis Jouffret says Halifax Panthers have ‘turned the corner’
HALIFAX PANTHERS held Catalans Dragons to 0-0 at half-time and suffered an eventual 14-0 defeat on Saturday, giving extra credence to the opinion of their…
Oldham giving themselves best chance of Championship success
OLDHAM star Jordan Turner hopes an earlier-than-usual return for pre-season will help Sean Long’s side lay the foundations for a competitive campaign back in the…
Widnes Vikings hooker suffers stress fracture in back
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman is keeping close tabs on Aiden Doolan and has halfback Joe Lyons primed to possibly play hooker as he contemplates…
Kevin Larroyer an ‘important signing’ for Hunslet
HUNSLET coach Dean Muir hopes Kevin Larroyer will prove to be the old head who helps lead his side to new achievements. For the coach,…
Bradford Bulls cup-tie visit a bonus for Batley Bulldogs
BATLEY BULLDOGS chairman Kevin Nicholas says his club’s 1895 Cup first-round clash with Bradford could hardly be coming at a better time. Mark Moxon’s men…
Hall of Fame trio help Barrow Raiders mark milestone year
BARROW RAIDERS will welcome club Hall of Fame members Derek Hadley, Ralph McConnell and Andy Whittle to help kick off their 150th anniversary celebrations. The…
Bradford Bulls expect big things from Emmanuel Waine
BRADFORD BULLS coach Brian Noble is expecting big things from Emmanuel Waine. The powerhouse Papua New Guinea forward is aiming to seal a pack place…