John Duffy pleased with some of Wigan Warriors’ pre-season defeat

JOHN DUFFY was relatively pleased with what he witnessed as a very youthful Wigan Warriors side went down 34-22 to an experienced North Wales Crusaders…

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Warrington Wolves fan in hospital after fight at pre-season game

A WARRINGTON WOLVES supporter is in hospital after a fight broke out following Friday’s pre-season game against Widnes Vikings. A 17-year-old boy was seriously injured,…

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Obituary: Garry Coulter – A popular former Huddersfield star

GARRY COULTER (July 12, 1969 – December 14, 2025) GARRY COULTER, who has died at the age of 56, was a well-respected second rower for…

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Eager North Wales Crusaders shock young Wigan Warriors side

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS 34 WIGAN WARRIORS 22 DAVID KUZIO, Stadiwm Eirias, Saturday NORTH WALES warmed up for their Championship opener against Widnes next month with…

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James McDonnell to leave Leeds Rhinos for NRL

JAMES McDONNELL will leave Leeds Rhinos at the end of this season to take up an NRL deal. The back-rower, who was named in the…

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Myles Harrison the latest to leave York Knights for Newcastle Thunder

NEWCASTLE THUNDER have signed up yet another player from close partners York Knights by adding Myles Harrison to their squad. Harrison, a 22-year-old centre or…

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Leeds Rhinos seal new contract for Keenan Palasia

LEEDS RHINOS have secured forward Keenan Palasia to a three-year contract extension. Palasia signed a two-year deal when he joined the club ahead of last…

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Dewsbury Rams-Bradford Bulls and Swinton Lions-St Helens ties called off

PRE-SEASON games at Dewsbury Rams and Swinton Lions have been cancelled due to unfit pitches. The two Championship sides were due to take on youthful…

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Young halves impress as Warrington Wolves outclass Widnes Vikings

WARRINGTON WOLVES 50 WIDNES VIKINGS 12 JAMES GORDON, Halliwell Jones Stadium, Friday WARRINGTON cantered to a comfortable win over local rivals Widnes with their young…

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Sydney Roosters forward Xavier Va’a signs for York Knights

YORK KNIGHTS have signed Sydney Roosters forward Xavier Va’a on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old spent time as a junior with both Brisbane Broncos and…

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