Author: Doug Thomson
England World Cup spots up for grabs until end of the season, says Paul Wellens
England assistant coach Paul Wellens says Saturday’s mid-season international against the Combined Nations All Stars at Warrington will form a key part of Shaun Wane’s…
Past and present Wigan Warriors players set to clash in Malta-Lebanon international
Barrow Raiders halfback Jarrod Sammut is back in the Malta squad for their mid-season international against Lebanon at the Leichhardt Oval, Sydney next Wednesday (June…
Championship Focus: Uncertainty adds to desperation in promotion and relegation battles
Ed Chamberlain at Leigh, Jacob Ogden at York, Josh Hodson and James Meadows at Batley, Titus Gwaze at Halifax, Jarrod Sammut at Barrow. There is…
Blake Ferguson: Leigh Centurions ready for Featherstone Rovers response
Stellar signing Blake Ferguson is looking forward to the latest instalment of the Leigh Centurions-Featherstone Rovers race for Championship supremacy. But the former Australia and…
John Kear keen to make most of Wales’ trip to France in World Cup preparation
Wales and new Widnes Vikings coach John Kear says he can’t wait to return to the international arena. After the pandemic put their fixtures on…
Wakefield Trinity unsure over future of popular captain Jacob Miller
Wakefield Trinity accept that their influential skipper Jacob Miller could be on his way out of the club at the end of the season. The…
Castleford Tigers’ retention focusing on youth as experienced stars still in the dark
Castleford Tigers have tied down emerging forward Sam Hall on a new contract to 2024, although coach Lee Radford is giving little away about exactly…
Betfred Championship news round-up
WIDNES VIKINGS have appointed John Kear as coach – and the former Bradford boss can’t wait to get cracking as he aims to help the…
Championship Focus: Leigh Centurions’ connection with Papua New Guinea
From the capital Port Moresby to Rabaul on the island of New Britain to Hela Province in the Southern Highlands, there’s no shortage of interest…
Coaching changes in NRL as ex-Super League duo Maguire and Brown go
TWO NRL clubs have parted company with former Super League coaches – on the same day. Ex-Wigan and current New Zealand chief Michael Maguire, pictured…