Category: Championship
Mark Applegarth sure York Knights’ Aussie recruit will ‘only get better’ after great start
YORK KNIGHTS coach Mark Applegarth says he could have “a decent player” on his hands after handing Australian signing Scott Galeano a quick debut –…
Paul Cooke hopes to start sleeping better after ending barren Featherstone Rovers run
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach Paul Cooke hopes to start sleeping better after his side finally put a barren spell to bed. After four straight defeats, London…
Josh Drinkwater’s Oldham influence hailed as Wembley nears
OLDHAM winger Jack Johnson hailed teammate Josh Drinkwater as the Australian halfback helped steer the Roughyeds a step closer to a first Wembley appearance. Johnson…
Doncaster coach says ‘the bar has been set’ by Toulouse Olympique scalp
DONCASTER coach Richard Horne says his side set the template in terms of how they have to defend when they beat Toulouse. The 10-6 home…
High-flying Midlands Hurricanes sign Hunslet winger
MIDLANDS HURRICANES have signed winger Joe Hartley from Hunslet on a deal until the end of the season. Hartley, 26, starred in League One in…
Halifax Panthers see off winless Hunslet to extend lead at top of Championship
HUNSLET 12 HALIFAX PANTHERS 46 PHIL HODGSON, South Leeds Stadium, Friday THIS top-versus-bottom clash went to script as Halifax made it six wins from six…
It’s carry on Allan Coleman at Widnes Vikings as new deal is sealed
COACH Allan Coleman is eager to build on the foundations he has laid at Widnes Vikings after signing a contract extension to 2027. His new…
Positional switch no issue for Widnes Vikings skipper Jack Owens
WIDNES VIKINGS skipper Jack Owens could blossom by being in the centres if Warrington fullback prospect Cai Taylor-Wray remains available to the DCBL Stadium side,…
Featherstone Rovers ‘in a bit of a hole’ as Paul Cooke seeks first Championship win
FEATHERSTONE ROVERS coach Paul Cooke says he and his players have to take criticism of their performances on the chin – and keep working hard…
Talking Rugby League: All hail the surprise leaders in Championship and League One
IN last week’s League Express Podcast I made a point of congratulating two clubs outside Super League who are both having outstanding seasons. One look…
