Author: Doug Thomson
Brian Noble back at Bradford Bulls as Mark Dunning gets coaching job
BRADFORD BULLS have made Mark Dunning their head coach on a contract until the end of next season – after he guided them to five…
St Helens ace Grace to join rival code
ST HELENS have confirmed the departure of Wales winger Regan Grace at the end of this season following six years on the first-team scene. The…
Castleford’s Hampshire ruled out for lengthy spell
COACH Lee Radford says Castleford Tigers will “do right” by Ryan Hampshire after the fullback suffered a potentially season-ending knee injury. Scans have shown the…
Tony Smith leaves Hull KR with immediate effect
HULL KR have parted company with coach Tony Smith. The 55-year-old former Huddersfield, Leeds, Warrington, England and Great Britain chief, who succeeded fellow Australian Tim…
Bulls won’t be rushed over coaching appointment
BRADFORD BULLS chief executive Jason Hirst has pleaded for fans’ patience as many seek clarity on the club’s coaching situation. While John Kear, who parted…
Dallimore handed three-year suspension after taking banned substance
FORMER Oldham, North Wales Crusaders and Barrow Raiders halfback Jamie Dallimore has been banned from all sport for three years after traces of a banned…
New leader for Scotland as World Cup looms
VICTORIA HOGG is ready to steer Scotland towards the World Cup and beyond after becoming the new chair of the country’s governing body. She replaces…
Milestone man Mik looks to next hundred
MIKOLAJ OLEDZKI has made 100 Leeds Rhinos appearances – and long-serving kit man Glynn Bell might just be the happiest man at Headingley! The England…
Hodgson hopes for quick Gale return
HULL coach Brett Hodgson is monitoring captain Luke Gale and is resigned to being without backrower Manu Ma’u and winger Adam Swift as he looks…
Giants need to quickly learn lesson says Watson
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS coach Ian Watson is working hard to find a quick fix to ensure his side’s dip in form doesn’t dent their play-off bid….