Author: Doug Thomson
Sam Burgess being backed as Warrington Wolves demand upturn
SAM BURGESS will continue to coach Warrington next year, despite a disappointing second campaign at the helm. It hit a low with the 25-12 home…
Championship club honest on need for new ownership model for survival
HUNSLET officials say a change in ownership model – away from supporters to private investors – could be the only way to enable the club…
Sheffield Eagles make drastic changes to off-field structure following disappointing season
SHEFFIELD EAGLES have made ex-player and chief executive Andy Tyers its director of rugby in what they term a ‘restructure of senior leadership positions’. And…
Ex-St Helens stalwart James Graham in superb initiative for grassroots club
FORMER England prop and St Helens star James Graham is going back to his roots to try and inspire a new generation of Rugby League…
Hull KR hooker Jez Litten wins widespread praise after Hull FC toppled
HULL KR coach Willie Peters hailed an “absolutely outstanding” derby display by Jez Litten after the hooker guided his side to the 18-4 victory over…
High praise for ‘one of a kind’ Salford Red Devils hero
SALFORD coach Paul Rowley says Joe Mellor – the experienced halfback or hooker who has two times been through the mill while a club fought…
Craig Lingard sets out priorities for Sheffield Eagles’ pre-season
SHEFFIELD EAGLES coach Craig Lingard says creating a fitter and more resilient side is a priority for his second campaign at the helm. The former…
‘Rejuvenated’ James Ford keen to be ‘better coach’ at Batley Bulldogs
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach-in-waiting James Ford is ready to use lessons learned from his Featherstone stay as he aims to restore the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium club…
Chris Hill on Bradford Bulls move and role he wants to play
BRADFORD BULLS forward Chris Hill might be in his 21st season as a professional – but the former England and Great Britain star says he…
St Helens winger Tee Ritson heading back to Barrow Raiders
BARROW RAIDERS favourite Tee Ritson will be back at the club for the next two seasons after sealing a permanent return following two years at…
