Rugby League too reliant on Government funding says Newcastle Thunder chairman

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie is “frustrated” by the amount of outside funding as he works to make the club become more sustainable. The north-east…

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Keighley Cougars first-team players to help out with talent pathway sessions

KEIGHLEY COUGARS had outside back Ewan Smith on dual-registration from Warrington for their 1895 Cup preliminary round two clash with Midlands Hurricanes. But his Wolves…

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North Wales Crusaders appoint new head of rugby

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have made their former team manager Darren Morson head of rugby. He will retain his role as team manager of the Wales…

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Challenge Cup’s new format hailed after Whitehaven enjoy big day

WHITEHAVEN coach Anthony Murray remains a fan of the new Challenge Cup format despite his side’s 44-4 loss to Warrington in round three. A crowd…

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Swinton Lions happy with St Helens loan pair as twins also sign

SWINTON LIONS coach Paul Wood says prop Alfie Sinclair and backrow Jake Davies fit the club’s approach. The pair, 20 and 18 respectively, are on…

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Zeus Silk reckons this is the year to become a Midlands Hurricanes fan

MIDLANDS HURRICANES forward Zeus Silk reckons this is the right year to become a fan of the Birmingham club. Silk, who came through the Hull…

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Jamie Shaul scores hat-trick as Goole Vikings beat North Wales Crusaders in first home game

GOOLE VIKINGS 26 NORTH WALES CRUSADERS 18 ASH HOPE, Victoria Pleasure Ground, Sunday THE Vikings have arrived! If Goole’s first home match tells us anything,…

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Dewsbury Rams hold off Workington Town fightback to progress

WORKINGTON TOWN 10 DEWSBURY RAMS 18 CALLUM LINFORD, Fibrus Community Stadium, Sunday DEWSBURY withstood a Workington fightback to seal a first-round visit to London Broncos…

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Rochdale Hornets edge past Swinton Lions in 1895 Cup

ROCHDALE HORNETS 18 SWINTON LIONS 16 IAN RIGG, Crown Oil Arena, Sunday ROCHDALE earned themselves a derby match against Oldham in the next round with…

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Izaac Farrell field-goal seals low-scoring Keighley Cougars win over Midlands Hurricanes

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 7 MIDLANDS HURRICANES 6 CHRISTIAN LEE, Cougar Park, Sunday IZAAC FARRELL’s late field-goal secured Keighley’s place in the first round of the 1895…

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