Author: Doug Thomson
Dual-code ‘Welsh Wizard’ David Watkins dies aged 81
FORMER dual-code Wales and Great Britain star and Salford skipper David Watkins has died aged 81. The exciting back from Blaina, in the South Wales…
England star Liam Farrell keen to see game grow in France
ENGLAND star Liam Farrell says a strong France will benefit the international game immensely. Les Tricolores have fixed up a game against Serbia at Belgrade…
Championship Focus: The rise of succession planning as coaches take jobs early
HAS there ever been a season where so many clubs are approaching the business end already knowing they will have a new coach next time…
Obituary: Eric Prescott – The best uncapped Rugby League star
ERIC PRESCOTT (June 21, 1948 – August 21, 2023) ERIC PRESCOTT was a fiery and accomplished back-row forward for St Helens, Salford, hometown club Widnes…
Obituary: Shane McNally – The Maroon stalwart who had a fine season with Wakefield Trinity
SHANE McNALLY (May 19, 1954 – August 11, 2023) SHANE McNALLY, who died earlier this month while on holiday in Canada, was a committed Queenslander…
Hull KR look for further recruits after Niall Evalds confirmation
WILLIE PETERS could yet add more signings to what will be a new-look Hull KR side steered around the pitch with the help of Tyrone…
Keighley Cougars’ pride at parade involvement ‘first’
KEIGHLEY COUGARS claim to have broken new ground by taking part in the Manchester Pride parade on Saturday. Manchester Pride is an annual four-day event…
London Skolars face punishment after failing to fulfil League One fixture
TROUBLED London Skolars are facing a fine and potential points deduction after failing to fulfil last Wednesday’s League One fixture at Rochdale Hornets, who were…
Championship Focus: Toulouse Olympique forced to take circuitous route towards play-offs
THE ‘rival’ World Cup is looming – and whether Rugby League fans take any notice of events in France or not, the ripples will reach…
Obituary: Wally Hurstfield – The Widnes star who shared in a Wembley triumph
WALLY HURSTFIELD (1934-2023) WALLY HURSTFIELD, who died in June at the age of 89, was a barnstorming but also nimble prop who served Widnes for…