Gareth Walker

Ready made replacements: will more Championship players will step up to Super League in 2020?

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Chester realistic over 2021 plans

Wakefield Trinity coach Chris Chester says the club’s budget for next year could effectively put the club back three years, but he insists that past…

12 reasons the third tier could be the strongest it’s ever been in 2021

Barrow Raiders – They looked well placed to push for an immediate Championship return this year, and since then have added former Super League trio…

Championship Focus: Reasons to be cheerful

After a difficult 2020, Gareth Walker looks at reasons for optimism at each Championship club Batley Bulldogs – Keegan Hirst (pictured) and Jodie Broughton are…

Rugby League’s trailblazers

Gareth Walker journeys back to the sport’s historic origins Just days after Rugby League celebrated its 125th birthday, it seems a fitting time to look…

Woolf opposes subs increase

St Helens coach Kristian Woolf insists Super League should not increase its substitutions this season, because it would work against previous rule changes and damage…

Tuimavave ready for resurgent Samoa

Hull FC centre Carlos Tuimavave will again put his hand up for Samoa in next year’s World Cup and is excited by the form of…

Championship changes afoot

Gareth Walker looks at the early movers and shakers in the second tier for 2021 Since my recent column on the list of star names…

Rested Red Devils ready for Rhinos test

Salford Red Devils will have just two full training sessions before Saturday’s return to action against Leeds Rhinos at Warrington’s Halliwell Jones Stadium (ko6.30pm), but…