Keegan Hirst makes shock return to Rugby League

Keegan Hirst has made a surprise return to Rugby League by signing with Championship side Batley Bulldogs. It was while at Batley in 2015 that…

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BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard has challenged his players to find a cure for their lengthy bout of homesickness – starting when Sheffield visit the…

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NEWCASTLE THUNDER have insisted that the eight-match ban handed to Alex Foster was too severe and questioned the “appropriateness” of the charge of “physical assault”…

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Rested Batley Bulldogs ready for screen test at York City Knights

Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard will be hoping his side can benefit from a longer break between games than hosts York City Knights when the…

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FEATHERSTONE ROVERS loan recruit Tom Lineham is ready for the challenge of bolstering his new team’s promotion bid. Should Brian McDermott’s side succeed in their…

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Championship Focus: History and culture hold sway at Batley Bulldogs

It’s not unusual for coaches to tap into the history and heritage of their club as they try to motivate players. Matt Peet did exactly…

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BRADFORD BULLS coach Mark Dunning reflected on a 53-10 defeat at Newcastle on Friday night and blasted: “The performance wasn’t acceptable.” The setback took the…

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Betfred Championship news round up

NEWCASTLE THUNDER arrival Oliver Roberts says he already feels at home in the North-East and he is hoping for a bumper turn-out for his second…

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LEIGH CENTURIONS have signed Warrington winger Josh Charnley and agreed a three-year contract extension with Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape, which owner Derek Beaumont…

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DEWSBURY RAMS reckon former player Liam Finn can both save them from relegation and lead the way to a brighter future. The 38-year-old former Ireland…

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