Author: Doug Thomson
Championship Focus: Barrow Raiders’ journey from ‘on its backside’ to Championship play-offs
Barrow coach Paul Crarey has hailed the team behind the team as the Raiders fly the flag for Cumbria in the Championship this season. Workington…
Barrow Raiders retain key forward for 2023 campaign
Barrow Raiders prop Sam Brooks has agreed a contract extension to cover next season. The powerhouse Scotland international has made a big contribution to an…
‘Class act’ Ata Hingano helping York City Knights aim high ahead of Bradford Bulls tie
York City Knights coach James Ford is ready to hand “class act” Ata Hingano a first home appearance when his side hosts Bradford Bulls in…
Rugby League World Cup organisers provide update on ticket sales and targets
World Cup organisers say the opening men’s match between England and Samoa at 52,400-capacity St James’ Park, Newcastle on Saturday, October 15 is heading towards…
Swinton Lions delighted to host Wales’ World Cup warm-up fixture
Swinton Lions are going back to the future by hosting Wales’ World Cup warm-up match against Lebanon at Heywood Road on Saturday, October 8 (3pm)….
Rugby League World Cup venue implements urgent plan to repair pitch
The owners of one of this year’s World Cup venues have implemented an urgent plan to repair a damaged pitch. The Coventry Building Society Arena…
Wakefield Trinity chairman provides positive update on Belle Vue redevelopment
Wakefield Trinity’s East Stand has come down as coach Wille Poching looks up the table. The Yorkshire club are fighting to maintain the Super League…
Rhyse Martin plots winning return from suspension for Leeds Rhinos
Rhyse Martin is ready to take up where he left off when Leeds Rhinos host Warrington Wolves on Friday, after serving a one-match ban for…
Hull KR hooker Jez Litten tipped for England call-up
Hull KR interim coach Danny McGuire believes Jez Litten is a future England international. McGuire, who went into Friday’s home clash with Leeds with an…
Betfred Championship news round-up
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS team-mates Craig Hall and Johnathon Ford were on opposite sides in last year’s Million Pound Game. But now the pair are focused on…