Author: Doug Thomson
World Cup-winning captain Dave Valentine to be recalled in new book
ONE of the men behind a forthcoming book about Rugby League legend Dave Valentine wants to hear from any League Express readers who have information…
Locations of League: West Hull
Our journey around the villages, towns, cities and regions that have rugby league running through their veins returns to the maritime city on the north…
Popular Australian prop extends Leeds Rhinos stay
LEEDS RHINOS have extended Australian forward Cooper Jenkins’ contract to 2028. The 24-year-old prop was signed from Queensland Cup side Norths Devils ahead of last…
Sam Smeaton believes in Doncaster progress
DONCASTER stalwart Sam Smeaton reckons more experience of the Championship and close-season additions mean Richard Horne’s side are more than capable of challenging at the…
Time Machine: The familiar events of 1985
There’s a feeling of familiarity as our time machine sets the controls for 1985. SPECULATION over a breakaway competition, fears about clubs disappearing, debate over…
Sinead Peach eyes more success after committing to York Valkyrie
SINEAD PEACH will be a York Valkyrie player until at least 2027. The 27-year-old England international hooker and 2023 Women of Steel has penned a…
Ashton Golding parts ways with Huddersfield Giants
PLAY-anywhere Jamaica international Ashton Golding has left Huddersfield Giants by mutual consent. The former Leeds Rhinos man was mainly used as a hooker last season…
Huddersfield Giants’ Shay purchase ‘moving forward’
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS remain on track to play at The Shay in neighbouring Halifax from 2027 until they build a new ground back on home territory….
Lachlan Miller plans to hit ground running for Leeds Rhinos after staying in UK
LACHLAN MILLER is plotting a big pre-season as he prepares to play his part in trying to push Leeds Rhinos back to the forefront of…
Keighley Cougars confirm Alan Kilshaw’s backroom staff
KEIGHLEY COUGARS will tackle the new-look Championship with a tweaked backroom team which coach Alan Kilshaw says will provide “quality, professionalism, and passion”. Danny Burton,…