Author: Doug Thomson
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey wants his side to absorb the lessons of their heavy league defeat at Featherstone by the time they face them…
New coach Rohan Smith speaks about his Leeds Rhinos mission
ROHAN SMITH says he’s more than ready to take on the challenge of reinvigorating Leeds Rhinos. Headingley chief executive Gary Hetherington has raised eyebrows by…
Championship Focus: Bradford’s rise from the ashes
Jarrod Sammut’s 77th-minute field goal against Bradford Bulls earlier this month earned Barrow Raiders their first win at Odsal in more than 59 years. But…
Leeds Rhinos close in on appointment of new head coach
Chief executive Gary Hetherington says an “exhaustive search” to find Richard Agar’s successor as Leeds Rhinos coach could reach a conclusion on Wednesday. Hetherington, back…
Betfred Championship news round-up
BARROW RAIDERS coach Paul Crarey is delighted to have experienced forward Danny Langtree back as he prepares for a long spell without Hakim Miloudi. While…
Featherstone Rovers swoop for ex-Toulouse Olympique star Johnathon Ford
Ambitious Championship leaders Featherstone Rovers have signed former Toulouse halfback Johnathon Ford. The move comes three weeks after they recruited fullback Mark Kheirallah after he…
Obituary: Alan Rees – The sporting all-rounder who boasted a rare Headingley achievement
ALAN REES (February 17, 1938 – March 17, 2022) Former Leeds halfback Alan Rees was a real all-rounder who represented Wales at rugby union and…
Obituary: Harry Beverley – The international prop who played a key role in Dewsbury’s perfect day
HARRY BEVERLEY (April 1947 – March 29, 2022) Harry Beverley was a rangy, athletic prop-forward whose career took him from his native Yorkshire to Cumbria…
Championship Focus: Hunslet pay tribute to a true club legend
There’s no shortage of Rugby League clubs who have experienced both the highs and lows of this sporting life. But not many can tell a…
John Kear welcomes Wales’ return to action for mid-season international
Wales coach John Kear is looking forward to his charges’ first full international in more than three years following the pandemic. The Dragons will travel…