Trinity add Cummins and Applegarth to Poching’s coaching team

Wakefield Trinity have announced that Francis Cummins and Mark Applegarth will become Willie Poching’s assistant coaches from next season. Cummins (above) has previously worked with…

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James Jones to become first Welsh dual-code international referee

Wales are set to have a dual code rugby international of a different kind next week, when James Jones lines up to referee a full…

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League Express Mailbag 27 September 2021

ENDURANCE TEST I purchased the Daily Mail last Friday to see what it had to say about the tedious, predictable confrontation between Wigan and Leeds…

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Leigh bring in Chester

LEIGH have appointed ex-Wakefield coach Chris Chester as head of rugby. The 42-year-old, who left Trinity in early August, has signed a two-year contract and…

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Tom Briscoe granted testimonial

Leeds Rhinos star Tom Briscoe has been awarded a three-month testimonial by the Rugby Football League for his services to the game as he prepares…

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Saints swoop for Widnes youngster

ST HELENS have signed teenage utility back Daniel Hill from Widnes on a two-year deal. The 19-year-old is a product of the club’s development system…

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Hull appoint Shenton to player pathway role

Hull FC have announced the appointment of former Castleford Tigers’ captain Michael Shenton as the club’s new Head of Emerging Talent. The long-serving Super League…

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Championship in the spotlight – part two

Widnes win dedicated to the late Liam Walsh WIDNES coach Simon Finnigan (pictured) says he was proud of the way his players performed in tough…

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Championship in the spotlight – part one

Toulouse’s progress brings Rugby League buzz TOULOUSE coach Sylvain Houles (pictured) will send his promotion-chasing side into play-off action with the words: “Forget talk of…

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New deals for Hull starlets

Three of Hull FC’s young players – Jack Brown (above), Connor Wynne and Ben McNamara – have all put pen to paper on new deals…

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