Author: Gareth Walker
McManus hails heroic players
St Helens Chairman Eamonn McManus says Super League’s players should take significant credit for having helped to keep the sport going during a traumatic 2020…
Blease plans for a post-Watson future
Ian Blease (pictured) is confident Salford can continue to progress in 2021, despite November’s unplanned coaching change at the club. Ian Watson’s departure to Huddersfield…
All I want for Christmas…
Gareth Walker imagines some hypothetical festive wishes for each club ahead of 2021 Betfred Championship Batley Bulldogs – Get back to looking up rather than…
Philbin targets Wolves response
Joe Philbin admits there has been a lot of “soul searching” at Warrington Wolves since the end of the season, but he believes an extended…
Championship Focus: Joy on the Tyne
Gareth Walker looks at Newcastle’s Championship elevation and the implications for the four left behind. They were always the favourites in many people’s eyes and,…
Betts delighted as Thunder are promoted
Newcastle Thunder Director of Rugby Denis Betts was delighted with the news last Thursday, that Thunder were the club selected out of five applicants to…
Big cat week: Gareth Walker looks at Halifax’s brave step into the future
Rugby League’s latest 2020 rebrand was unveiled last week and it was its boldest yet. Wigan and Salford’s decision to change their club badges in…
Championship Focus: It’s Crunch Month!
Gareth Walker looks ahead to some huge decisions for the sport outside the elite This week marks the start of December, which will arguably be…
Making a difference: How Rugby League figures are spearheading a new mental health initiative
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected many people’s lives in many different ways, but few to the extent of Oldham assistant coach Brendan Sheridan. Back in…
Hardaker eyes fairytale finish for Lockers
Zak Hardaker wants the chance to persuade Sean O’Loughlin to end his stellar career with a Grand Final conversion, after failing to talk him into…