French Super XIII round-up: Limoux turn up the heat
IN-FORM Limoux kept the pressure on leaders Carcassonne when they hammered St Gaudens 66-18. Maxime Grésèque’s men scored eight first-half tries, three of them coming…
Ex-Salford and St Helens star retires aged 30
JOEY LUSSICK has retired from rugby league at the age of just 30. The Australian hooker has made the decision following his release from Parramatta…
Oliver Partington back at Wigan Warriors in swap deal with Catalans Dragons
MATT PEET says the “timing is perfect” for Oliver Partington to return to Wigan Warriors. The forward has signed a five-year deal from Catalans Dragons,…
Cross-code Warrington Wolves trialist signs for Workington Town
WORKINGTON TOWN have added a globetrotting, code-crossing forward to their squad. Bear Williams joins after two seasons in South Sydney Rabbitohs’ set-up and fresh from…
Midlands Hurricanes secure coaches on long-term contracts
MIDLANDS HURRICANES managing director Eorl Crabtree believes the agreement of long-term contract extensions with coach Mark Dunning and his assistant Leigh Beattie provides a cornerstone…
Challenge Cup round-up: Seven more clubs into next round
INCE ROSE BRIDGE produced a huge upset in beating Rochdale Mayfield 18-12 to earn a home tie with Swinton Lions this week. Mayfield, who will…
Salford’s night of celebration and perspective
ANDY WILSON reflects on Salford’s rebirth on Friday night in their home game against Oldham. WHAT a night for these old Lancastrian rivals to launch…
Refreshed Huddersfield Giants beat spirited York Knights in Matty English testimonial
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 22 YORK KNIGHTS 4 JACOB KILBRIDE, Accu Stadium, Saturday HUDDERSFIELD marked Matty English’s testimonial with a convincing victory over a spirited York to…
Lock Lane set up Hull KR clash with Challenge Cup triumph
LOCK LANE have secured a dream Challenge Cup third-round tie against holders Hull KR. The Castleford-based side won 42-4 at fellow community outfit Brighouse Rangers…
Leigh Leopards appoint joint head coaches to replace Kieron Purtill
LEIGH LEOPARDS finally have their man, or men, to replace Kieron Purtill as head coach. Nigel Johnson and Paul Arnison have been named as the…