Author: Doug Thomson
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…
Richard Horne keen to give chance to Doncaster hooking prospect
DONCASTER halfback Watson Boas reached 100 appearances in top-line rugby as teenage hooking prospect Andrew Gill edged closer to a first-team bow. Papua New Guinea…
Obituary: Doug Laughton – Widnes’ legendary World Club Challenge-winning coach
DOUG LAUGHTON (May 13, 1944 – March 16, 2025) IT took ten years – and a turkey dinner – to get Doug Laughton to his…
Brian Noble tells Bradford Bulls to prepare for Featherstone Rovers test
BRADFORD BULLS boss Brian Noble has urged his side to use a dip in results as a reminder that wins won’t come easily this season….
London Broncos halfback sidelined as Hunslet visit looms
LONDON BRONCOS expect to be without their Australian halfback Connor O’Beirne until at least the middle of May in a big blow for boss Mike…
Hunslet coach upbeat ahead of London Broncos showdown
HUNSLET coach Dean Muir heads to the capital for a clash with London Broncos at Wimbledon on Saturday confident he can rescue the season. The…
