Author: Doug Thomson
Mitieli Vulikijapani makes Fiji debut as Hull FC team-mate gets late World Cup call-up
Hull FC centre Mitieli Vulikijapani is focusing on a third season with the Black and Whites after his hopes of representing Fiji at the World…
Tony Smith on why Warrington Wolves’ testimonial man Ben Currie was destined for success
Ben Currie might have missed out on a place in Shaun Wane’s England World Cup squad – but the Warrington Wolves second rower has a…
Betfred Championship news round-up
YORK CITY KNIGHTS have signed Ireland international frontrower Ronan Michael on a two-year deal amid suggestions coach James Ford could move to Wakefield. Ford, 40,…
Championship Focus: Cumbria ready to play its part in the World Cup
The Cumbria county team is back – and it’s great to see those behind the move pushing it so positively. The forthcoming World Cup has…
Bradford Bulls boss Mark Dunning eager for Greece showdown
Coach Mark Dunning says Bradford Bulls’ pre-World Cup clash with Greece should provide great experience for his players as well as a valuable work-out for…
St Helens expected to appoint Paul Wellens as new head coach
St Helens look set to name Paul Wellens as Kristian Woolf’s successor as coach, with an announcement expected to be made as early as this…
RFL to investigate Ralph Rimmer’s Fiji comments as fans call for his resignation
The RFL is to investigate a complaint about chief executive Ralph Rimmer’s controversial comments last week about the Fiji national team. Speaking at the governing…
Hull KR’s Ethan Ryan on road back to fitness after surgery
Hull KR hope Ethan Ryan will be fine for the start of next season after undergoing surgery on a thumb injury. But the procedure has…
Castleford Tigers coaches set to battle in World Cup opener
Castleford Tigers coach Lee Radford is ready to work against, rather than with, his assistant Andy Last and quipped: “We’ve stopped talking to each other…
Wakefield Trinity’s high hopes for award-winning youngster Sam Eseh
Wakefield Trinity are hoping promising teenage prop Sam Eseh can make the step up to Super League level next season. The East Leeds community club…