Keighley Cougars Latest Topics

Coach Ian Hardman leaves Keighley Cougars

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:03:10 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS are on the lookout for a new coach after confirming the departure of Ian Hardman by mutual agreement in the wake of a...

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Frustrated Keighley Cougars still committed to developments

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:45:38 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS remain fully committed to redeveloping their main stand and laying an artificial pitch – even though they are having to play the waiting...

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Halifax Panthers’ Ben Crooks confirms retirement

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:59:19 +0000

HALIFAX PANTHERS will head into what they hope will be a more stable 2027 season without captain Ben Crooks after the 33-year-old centre or secondrow...

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Keighley Cougars snatch late win at Halifax Panthers

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:36 +0000

HALIFAX PANTHERS 18 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 19 EMMA KENNEDY, The Shay, Sunday MATTY BEHARRELL’S late field-goal ensured Keighley ended the campaign on a high with their...

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Keighley Cougars bring losing run to an end at North Wales Crusaders

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:37 +0000

NORTH WALES CRUSADERS 6 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 90 COLIN ARCHER, Stadiwm Eirias, Sunday AFTER last week’s heartbreaking defeat to Batley, Keighley returned to winning ways as...

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Leo Aliyu’s return a plus for Keighley Cougars

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:00:22 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Ian Hardman was pleased for players at each end of the age scale, but disappointed their efforts couldn’t clinch a two-point haul...

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Keighley Cougars ruled at fault for Dewsbury Rams postponement

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:15:28 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS have been fined by the RFL following the controversial postponement of last month’s clash with Dewsbury Rams. They have also been ordered to...

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MP calls for reinstatement of Keighley Cougars’ stadium funding

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:30:16 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS should still receive more than £2 million to rebuild the main stand and create new facilities at their ground, according to their local...

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Late Nyle Flynn try gets Batley Bulldogs past Keighley Cougars

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:45:06 +0000

BATLEY BULLDOGS 22 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 18 KEITH McGHIE, Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Sunday A LATE Nyle Flynn try gave Batley only a second win in eight...

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Hunslet hold off Keighley Cougars’ challenge

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:40 +0000

HUNSLET 32 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 18 ALEXANDER FYNN, South Leeds Stadium, Sunday AIDEN DOOLAN gave an outstanding all-round performance as Hunslet recorded only their third victory...

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Midlands Hurricanes enjoy season-best win against Keighley Cougars

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:51:29 +0000

MIDLANDS HURRICANES 46 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 6 IAN GOLDEN, Avery Fields, Sunday MIDLANDS secured their biggest league win of the season, condemning Keighley to a ninth...

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Keighley Cougars land three new signings for run-in

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:30:26 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS hope the additions of Mac Walsh, Brad Clavering and Josh Jordan-Roberts will provide a boost for the final month of the regular Championship...

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Delaney scores four as Dewsbury Rams end losing streak at Keighley Cougars

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:26:25 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 16 DEWSBURY RAMS 26 EMMA KENNEDY, Rose Cottage, Wednesday TOM DELANEY starred as Dewsbury snapped their five-match losing streak at Keighley. The winger...

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New venue for Keighley Cougars’ rearranged clash with Dewsbury Rams

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:23:08 +0000

KEIGHLEY Cougars’ rearranged Championship clash with Dewsbury Rams on Wednesday evening has a new venue. The match will now take place at Keighley Rugby Union...

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Workington Town seal seven-try success over Keighley Cougars

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:45:56 +0000

WORKINGTON TOWN 36 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 24 DAVE PARKINSON, Fibrus Community Stadium, Sunday FOUR second-half tries tipped the scales in favour of Workington after Keighley nudged...

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‘We still believe the match could have been played’: Keighley Cougars respond after Dewsbury Rams postponement

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:28:35 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS have expressed their frustration at the late postponement of their home clash with Dewsbury, claiming the decision that the pitch was unplayable after...

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Keighley Cougars v Dewsbury Rams called off due to unfit pitch

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:47:46 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS’ home Championship fixture against Dewsbury Rams has been postponed due to an unfit pitch. The tie was due to kick-off at 3pm on...

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MP ‘absolutely infuriated’ as Keighley Cougars denied £2.25m funding boost

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:32 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS will no longer receive more than £2m in planned funding, Bradford Council has announced. The Championship club were due to receive £2.25m from...

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Keighley Cougars owners in sale U-turn

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:27:32 +0000

JUST over a week after announcing they would be selling the club at the end of the year, Keighley Cougars owners Kaue Garcia and Ryan...

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Hungry Swinton Lions add to Keighley Cougars’ woes

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:30:45 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 18 SWINTON LIONS 40 IAN RIGG, Cougar Park, Sunday SWINTON produced a plum performance to claim a great win in front of their...

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Personal abuse takes its toll as Keighley Cougars owners prepare to sell up

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:33:31 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS are up for sale, with joint-owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia set to end their involvement following this season. The married pair (pictured)...

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Goole Vikings run away from Keighley Cougars

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:20:20 +0000

GOOLE VIKINGS 50 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 16 LEX WORMALD, Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Saturday YOUNG Flynn Holden shone on his return to Goole as the Vikings earned...

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Keighley Cougars co-owners “expect response” after heavy defeat by Newcastle Thunder

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:54:08 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS co-owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia were reassured by coach Ian Hardman’s plan to lead a recovery from the 74-0 home humbling by...

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Newcastle Thunder hammer Keighley Cougars

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:15:17 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 0 NEWCASTLE THUNDER 74 EMMA KENNEDY, Cougar Park, Sunday NEWCASTLE blew Keighley away as they eased to their first win at Cougar Park...

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Championship clubs agree new salary cap

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:14:50 +0000

CHAMPIONSHIP clubs have agreed to the implementation of a salary cap linked to their income from next season. Those with the lowest revenue will be...

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Keighley Cougars re-sign Junior Nuu after rugby union spell

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:25 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS have re-signed experienced centre Junior Nuu after his short spell back in rugby union with Doncaster Knights. The powerful 32-year-old played for Keighley...

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Jamie Dallimore leads Rochdale Hornets past Keighley Cougars

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:49 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 22 ROCHDALE HORNETS 34 EMMA KENNEDY, Cougar Park, Sunday JAMIE DALLIMORE starred as Rochdale earned their first win at Keighley in five years....

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Keighley Cougars coach Ian Hardman searching for answers

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:54:24 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Ian Hardman says he will look into all the factors which contributed to a disappointing defeat at Whitehaven and work hard to...

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Ciaran Walker steers Whitehaven past Keighley Cougars on the hooter

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:31:56 +0000

WHITEHAVEN 16 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 14 JORDAN WEIR, Ortus REC, Sunday HALFBACK Ciaran Walker scored all Whitehaven’s points including an after-the-hooter penalty-goal which sealed victory. The...

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Talking Rugby League: Every Championship side’s season so far assessed

Fri, 22 May 2026 09:03:43 +0000

LAST week I wrote about the prospects of the 14 Super League clubs for the rest of the season, now that ten rounds have been...

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New dimension to Keighley Cougars’ football link-up

Mon, 18 May 2026 11:54:19 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS managing director Kaue Garcia has taken on the same role with the non-league football team owned by the Rugby League club and freshly...

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Bulldogs secure vital victory

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:20:15 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 22 BATLEY BULLDOGS 26 DAN FOWLER, Cougar Park, Sunday BATLEY BULLDOGS put their poor recent away form behind them by edging past fellow...

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Brandon Pickersgill hailed after significant Keighley Cougars win

Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:42 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Ian Hardman says Brandon Pickersgill was a key contributor as his side collected a first victory over neighbours Halifax in 16 attempts....

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Keighley Cougars end their long Halifax Panthers curse

Sun, 03 May 2026 14:45:09 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS 29 HALIFAX PANTHERS 20 EMMA KENNEDY, Cougar Park, Sunday IT was 16th time lucky for Keighley as they finally got one over on...

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Lots for Keighley Cougars to address after second draw

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:00:44 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Ian Hardman was left to chew over a curate’s egg of a display as he digested a second draw of the season...

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Swinton Lions denied first win by last-gasp Keighley Cougars leveller

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:45:35 +0000

SWINTON LIONS 22 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 22 IAN RIGG, Heywood Road, Sunday A HAT-TRICK try by Keighley centre Oliver Whitford with seconds left snatched an unlikely...

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Keighley Cougars take positives from big loss

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:54 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Ian Hardman says there were tough lessons to take from his side’s recent clash with London Broncos – but despite the 62-6...

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Swinton Lions v Keighley Cougars Match Preview & Team Squads

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:53:14 +0000

SWINTON LIONS are still looking for their first victory of the 2026 Championship season and they will surely fancy their chances against the Cougars, who...

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Will Lovell breaks club record in London Broncos’ big win over Keighley Cougars

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:34 +0000

LONDON BRONCOS 62 KEIGHLEY COUGARS 6 DAVID BALLHEIMER, Richmond Athletic Ground, Sunday LONDON reached the last eight of the 1895 Cup with a comfortable eleven-try...

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Ex-Castleford Tigers youngster impressing on Keighley Cougars trial

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:43 +0000

KEIGHLEY COUGARS supporters like what they have seen of stand-off Will Groves, who made his debut as a trialist in the 66-10 home win over...

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