Goole Vikings name ex-Leeds Rhinos and Hull FC men as captain and vice-captain

GOOLE VIKINGS have named former England international Brett Ferres as captain for the upcoming season, supported by Jamie Shaul as vice-captain. Ferres joined the Vikings…

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Barrow Raiders thrash Whitehaven in rearranged pre-season game

BARROW RAIDERS 42 WHITEHAVEN 4 JORDAN WEIR, Northern Competitions Stadium, Tuesday BARROW ran in nine tries to comfortably beat Cumbrian neighbours Whitehaven in a game…

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Another pre-season rugby league friendly cancelled as icy weather continues to cause trouble

WIDNES VIKINGS have confirmed that their pre-season clash with North Wales Crusaders, scheduled for this Friday at the DCBL Stadium, has been cancelled. Following an…

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Six Again: Early predictions for 2025 in rugby league

ONCE the dust settles on Christmas and the decorations are taken down, thoughts will turn to the new year, and with the dawn of every…

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Whitehaven forward’s horrifying injury which could end career

Whitehaven’s James Newton sustained a potentially life-changing injury in the last game of the season, but he is not giving up hope of getting back…

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Rochdale Hornets chairman as ‘motivated and enthusiastic’ as ever

ROCHDALE HORNETS chairman Andy Mazey says he is as “motivated and enthusiastic” as he’s ever been. Mazey has been at the helm for five years…

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Midlands Hurricanes appoint new vice-chairman

MIDLANDS HURRICANES owner-chairman Mike Lomas says he is “delighted” to have made Ron Banks vice-chairman. Banks has long been an active member of the Rugby…

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Carl Forster happy to keep young hooker at North Wales Crusaders

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS coach Carl Forster has backed hooker Joe Baldwin to get even better after penning a new one-year deal. Having played at Orrell…

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Jake Webster hails versatile Keighley Cougars signing

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Jake Webster says Jack Gillard will bring the versatility the squad has been lacking. The 23-year-old came through the ranks at Sydney…

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Newcastle Thunder chairman calls for more lower-league funding

NEWCASTLE THUNDER chairman Keith Christie wants external funding for second and third-tier clubs to rise. “There is no long-term plan in Rugby League because we…

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