Author: Doug Thomson
‘My body has had enough’: Former Wales captain retires at 38
FORMER Wales captain Craig Kopczak has called time on his career after 19 years and more than 400 matches at senior level, saying: “My body…
Wembley return has real appeal for Sheffield Eagles’ Craig Lingard
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard says both he and his players would relish another crack at the 1895 Cup final as his side gear up…
Barrow Raiders out for revenge over Oldham in 1895 Cup
BARROW halfback Ryan Johnston says a heavy Challenge Cup defeat by Oldham turned out to be a catalyst as the Raiders get ready for another…
Mark Applegarth tells York Knights to ‘deal with the pressure’
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth says living with pressure should be no problem for the progressive club who have made no secret of their Super…
Jack Hansen learning from Kyle Eastmond at Halifax Panthers
HALIFAX PANTHERS scrum-half Jack Hansen is enjoying putting the boot into opponents as he aims to help Kyle Eastmond continue a bright start to his…
Championship is just what Oldham expected says Jordan Turner
OLDHAM skipper Jordan Turner reckons this season could be a rollercoaster ride for his hometown club and a string of their second-tier rivals – particularly…
Batley Bulldogs to ‘twist arm’ of Wakefield Trinity for more dual-registration players
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon is ready to “twist the arm” of Wakefield recruitment manager Steve Mills in a bid to prise more players on…
‘Road dogs’ Barrow Raiders eye further away wins after early success
BARROW RAIDERS forward Ryan King says Paul Crarey’s “road dogs” are scenting success at Oldham and Widnes after their confidence-boosting win at Bradford. The Cumbrians’…
Allan Coleman grateful for break at busy Widnes Vikings before 1895 Cup
WIDNES VIKINGS coach Allan Coleman was thankful for a league bye round as he starts the build-up to Sunday’s 1895 Cup quarter-final clash at York….
Paul Cooke searches for answers amid loan merry-go-round at Featherstone Rovers
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have brought in one forward but lost the services of another as coach Paul Cooke continues his bid to kick-start a so-far testing…
