Author: Doug Thomson
Derby day a boost for Batley Bulldogs chairman
BATLEY BULLDOGS chairman Kevin Nicholas is urging fans to turn out for the club’s second pre-season match at home to Midlands Hurricanes on Saturday. The…
James Ford happy with new Featherstone Rovers squad
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach James Ford feels there is plenty for fans to be excited about as the new season looms. Chairman Paddy Handley is pleased…
Kyle Eastmond’s St Helens link brings benefit to Halifax Panthers
HALIFAX PANTHERS coach Kyle Eastmond is happy to link up with his old club St Helens via a dual-registration deal. The 35-year-old former dual-code international…
Gil Dudson optimistic on Oldham’s chances in Championship
OLDHAM prop Gil Dudson says consistency is the key as coach Sean Long prepares his promoted side for more challenging fixtures in 2025. The Roughyeds…
Obituary: Frank Wilson
FRANK WILSON’S cross-code rugby career started and ended in his home city of Cardiff, but he will be best remembered as a star threequarter for…
Whitehaven forward’s horrifying injury which could end career
Whitehaven’s James Newton sustained a potentially life-changing injury in the last game of the season, but he is not giving up hope of getting back…
The remarkable geographical reach of the Challenge Cup first round
FROM Aberavon in South Wales to the British Army’s sporting headquarters at Aldershot in Hampshire to Colchester in Essex… The first round of the Challenge…
Craig Lingard responds to rumours of move for Luke Hooley from Castleford Tigers
CASTLEFORD TIGERS fullback Luke Hooley has a firm fan in Craig Lingard. But the former Tigers team chief says suggestions he will sign the 26-year-old…
‘We fell short’: Brad Singleton wants more from Salford Red Devils despite adversity
SALFORD prop Brad Singleton hopes attention to detail will pay dividends as Red Devils coach Paul Rowley plots another push for the play-offs in what…
St Helens shun warm-weather camp for a pre-season at home
COACH Paul Wellens hopes an uncomfortable pre-season will help St Helens get back among the silverware in 2025. Having won four straight league titles plus…