Category: News
Goole Vikings’ ‘strong sense of unity’ in Challenge Cup win
THOMAS MINNS has hailed Goole Vikings’ “special” win over London Broncos in last weekend’s Challenge Cup second round. It was Goole’s first-ever professional match, with…
Chris Thorman happy at ‘challenging’ Newcastle Thunder
NEWCASTLE THUNDER head coach Chris Thorman says he always anticipated coaching his hometown club as he prepares for another season at the helm. Thorman took…
Eorl Crabtree hails Midlands Hurricanes sponsor
EORL CRABTREE has hailed Curtis Sports as “pivotal” to Midlands Hurricanes’ success following the renewal of their deal as the club’s principal sponsor. Curtis Sport,…
Rochdale Hornets confident of competing in stronger League One
ROCHDALE HORNETS chairman Andy Mazey believes that the standard in League One will be higher than ever in 2025, but that head coach Gary Thornton…
North Wales Crusaders eager to perform after ‘strong pre-season’
NORTH WALES CRUSADERS head coach Carl Forster is excited in anticipation of the new season. The Welsh side failed to make the League One play-offs…
Keighley Cougars coach explains Jarrod Sammut signing
JARROD SAMMUT’S arrival at Keighley Cougars will “raise standards” says their coach Jake Webster. Sammut, who has had spells with Bradford, London, Wakefield and Wigan,…
Cornwall retain Wales international forward
HARRY BOOTS admits that the love from the Cornwall people persuaded him to commit to the Choughs for the 2025 season. The Welsh international prop…
Leigh Leopards captain steps down after announcing pregnancy
LEIGH will tackle their Super League entrance without their promotion-winning captain after Mairead Quinn stood down because she is expecting a child. Prop Quinn was…
Young halfback out to seize ‘big opportunity’ at Leeds Rhinos
YOUNG halfback Tally Bryer hopes to seize the “big opportunity” in front of her at Leeds. The 20-year-old has signed for the Rhinos from relegated…
Straight Talking: Rugby league has much to improve on teaching tackle technique
DAVID ELLIS is a defence coaching consultant in both codes of rugby. After a playing career in Rugby League he became the defence coach of…