Injuries provide chances says York Knights chief

YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth wants young prospects James Farrar and Jack Potter to push for inclusion as he grapples with injuries amid a testing…

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Batley Bulldogs reward fringe players amid injury crisis

BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Mark Moxon is refocusing on the league, having used a pile-up of injuries as one of the reasons to run the rule…

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How ‘Smokin’ Joe Kilroy became a cult hero in Queensland and Halifax

Queensland rugby league legend Joe Kilroy enjoyed an illustrious career in Australia and retains fond memories of his time at Halifax in the late 1980s….

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Toulouse Olympique celebrate ‘resounding success’ after 5,000+ crowd

TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE will work more closely with French championship clubs in future after the “resounding success” of Saturday’s double-header at Stade Ernest Wallon. The Olympians…

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Former Leeds Rhinos forward lends hand to London Broncos takeover efforts

LONDON BRONCOS have an ally in ex-Leeds and Australia forward Matt Adamson amid ongoing suggestions of a Down Under-backed takeover, according to reports. Leeds chief…

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Newcastle Thunder re-sign York Knights back on loan

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have signed outside back Mac Walsh on loan from York for his second spell at the club. The Wakefield Academy product made nine…

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Kevin Nicholas defends Nigel Wood RFL return and hits out at ‘career directors’

Long-serving Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas penned this letter in the League Express Mailbag, defending recent moves at the RFL. AS people may be aware,…

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Oldham back on track after overpowering London Broncos

OLDHAM 50 LONDON BRONCOS 6 IAN WILSON, Boundary Park, Sunday OLDHAM returned to winning ways after consecutive losses with an eventually very convincing victory over…

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York Knights off the mark as Batley Bulldogs stumble

BATLEY BULLDOGS 10 YORK KNIGHTS 23 KEITH McGHIE, Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Sunday A BRACE of tries in each half helped York pick up their first…

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Halifax Panthers stay top of Championship as Featherstone Rovers’ struggles continue

HALIFAX PANTHERS 38 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 12 SIMON JONES, The Shay, Sunday  BUOYANT Halifax stayed at the top of the table after putting on a seven-try…

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