Author: Doug Thomson
Obituary: Derek Hallas – the Headingley hero who ended Leeds’ title wait
DEREK HALLAS (1934 – May 12, 2025) DEREK HALLAS was a two-try hero of the first Leeds team to win a league title. The Great…
Barrow Raiders re-sign Castleford Tigers prop on loan
BARROW RAIDERS have former prop Ramon Silva back in harness – at least until Sunday’s home showdown with Featherstone. The Brazilian-born 23-year-old, who originally joined…
Sam Burgess outlines Warrington Wolves recruitment plans after prop’s exit
WARRINGTON WOLVES might have parted company with experienced prop Zane Musgrove amid mounting injury worries. But they won’t be rushed into finding new blood as…
London Broncos’ Aussie halfback keen to make up for lost time
LONDON BRONCOS halfback Connor O’Beirne wants to make up for lost time after returning to the fray following a knee injury. It was sustained in…
Squad unity central to Barrow Raiders’ rise says Paul Crarey
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey reckons the return of rocket-propelled winger Tee Ritson on loan from St Helens has been a “big plus” – but…
Former Hull FC, Warrington and Wales forward Mark Jones dies aged 59
MARK JONES was a dual-code Wales forward who played for Hull FC and Warrington, mainly as a prop, and once for Great Britain. That was…
Rugby league mourns ‘Mrs Halifax’ Hilda Hardy after death aged 88
TRIBUTES to Halifax Rugby League legend Hilda Hardy have poured in following her death aged 88. Known as ‘Mrs Halifax’, her association stretched back to…
Featherstone Rovers confirm deal for experienced centre
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS have confirmed the signing of experienced centre James Glover, who was once in their development system, on a contract to 2027. The 31-year-old,…
Dean Muir on a mission to maximise Hunslet resources
HUNSLET coach Dean Muir knows he has to find a quick fix to stop the problems which contributed to a heavy defeat at York undermining…
Travel-happy Toa Mata’afa aims to be top York Knights acquisition
YORK KNIGHTS recruit Toa Mata’afa is ready to raise a glass to owner-chairman Clint Goodchild after swapping a renowned wine-producing region in the south of…