Antipathy of Championship clubs comes as no surprise to Toulouse Olympique

Toulouse Olympique are “not surprised” at negative comments from some Championship clubs, who are voicing concerns about the French club’s return to the competition. The…

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Tony Smith Q&A as new Hull FC head coach sets out ambitions and challenges

Tony Smith was unveiled as Hull FC’s new head coach last week, crossing the city divide from his last job at Hull KR to replace…

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Mark Applegarth Q&A as new Wakefield Trinity head coach sets out his stall

Mark Applegarth last week replaced Willie Poching as Wakefield Trinity’s boss, stepping up from assistant coach for his first job as a head coach. What…

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England double injury blow adds to Shaun Wane’s squad dilemmas

England coach Shaun Wane has been dealt two major setbacks to his World Cup plans in the past week with the loss of both Alex…

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London Broncos duo join NRL stars in Greece squad for World Cup

London Broncos duo Rob Tuliatu and Adam Vrahnos are among a Greece World Cup squad headlined by South Sydney Rabbitohs pair Lachlan Ilias and Peter…

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Fiji show their World Cup intentions with star-studded squad

England are set to receive a stern test a week ahead of the World Cup after Fiji named a star-studded provisional squad for the tournament….

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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…

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Betfred League One news round-up

ROCHDALE HORNETS Chairman Andy Mazey has said newly-appointed Gary Thornton was his number one choice for the club’s vacant head-coach role. Thornton had taken the…

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Caitlin Beevers double brings Leeds Rhinos glory over York City Knights in compelling final

YORK CITY KNIGHTS 4 LEEDS RHINOS 12 By DAVE PARKINSON What a contest! This biggest of matches proved to be a magnificent advert for the women’s…

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Paul Rowley hails Salford Red Devils ‘character’ in adversity after semi-final defeat

Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley praised the character of his side in their Super League semi-final defeat to St Helens, but felt they…

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