Category: Newcastle Thunder
Betfred Championship news round-up
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard wants local favourite Keegan Hirst to follow Luke Blake’s example after agreeing a deal to return to the club for…
Betfred Championship news round-up
YORK CITY KNIGHTS have signed Ireland international frontrower Ronan Michael on a two-year deal amid suggestions coach James Ford could move to Wakefield. Ford, 40,…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS hooker Edwin Ipape’s stellar first campaign in the European game after switching from PNG Hunters was reflected by his success in the Championship…
Newcastle Thunder confirm Chris Thorman as coach
Newcastle Thunder have appointed Chris Thorman as their new coach on a one-year contract. It’s a move to his home city for the 42-year-old former…
Betfred Championship news round-up
WORKINGTON TOWN, fresh from appointing Anthony Murray as their new coach in succession to Chris Thorman, could enjoy a welcome cash injection – thanks to…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS points machine Krisnan Inu is hoping home advantage will prove key as the club target a two-match passage back to Super League. Finishing…
Betfred Championship news round-up
WORKINGTON TOWN coach Chris Thorman is leaving the relegated club – and is being tipped to take over at their Championship rivals Newcastle. It would…
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS prop Ben Nakubuwai reflected on the club’s second trophy success of the season and said: “It’s two down with one objective to go,…
Betfred Championship news round-up
HALIFAX PANTHERS winger Lachlan Walmsley is hoping for another appearance in a play-off eliminator at The Shay – and this time the Scotland international wants…
UpFront: Growing pains as expansion clubs struggle for a way forward
One step forward, two steps back? That might seem to be the case for Championship Rugby League beyond the heartlands. There was relief for expansionists…
