Author: Gareth Walker
Championship Focus: Reach for the stars
“This is one of the most significant signings in our history, for the Championship and for rugby league in this country.” That was how Featherstone…
St Helens’ Mark Percival eyes World Cup redemption with England
Mark Percival admits that memories of his 2017 World Cup campaign will help fuel his desire to play in next year’s tournament. Percival was part…
Leeds Rhinos’ Richie Myler welcomes Channel 4 deal
Richie Myler says excitement is already running the Leeds Rhinos squad after he returned to pre-season training last week and he is looking forward to…
Ambitions burning bright in the Betfred Championship
Gareth Walker relishes the prospect of some big names in the second tier next season You’d have got lengthy odds on Adrian Lam and Brian…
Sinfield goes the Extra Mile
Kevin Sinfield will again hold former team-mate Rob Burrow at the forefront of his thoughts when he takes on his latest remarkable running challenge this…
Six to watch in Betfred League 1
Gareth Walker turns his close-season attention to signings in Betfred League 1 Two weeks ago, this column picked out half-a-dozen eye-catching signings in the Betfred…
Williams keen for fresh start
George Williams says he will be driven by Warrington’s disappointing 2021 play-offs exit and his own “average” performances next year. The England halfback joined the…
Cornish dreams: a fascinating seven days for Betfred League 1
Gareth Walker looks back at a fascinating seven days for the third tier It’s rarely dull in Betfred League 1 and last week showed that…
Six head-turning signings made in the Betfred Championship so far
Gareth Walker picks out six head-turning signings made in the Betfred Championship so far Clubs’ 2022 recruitment campaigns are now well underway, and we have…
Littler relishing Roughyeds challenge
Gareth Walker hears the targets of the new Oldham coach Stuart Littler is back in domestic coaching, refreshed and ready for a new challenge. The…