Author: Doug Thomson
Sporting greats line up to be guest on new Rob Burrow podcast
ROB BURROW is to host a sporting podcast as he continues to fight, and raise awareness of, motor neurone disease – with Wayne Rooney the…
Monument unveiled to honour Rugby League trailblazer Roy Francis
THE unveiling of a monument to Roy Francis in his home town in South Wales reflects not just the fine achievements of the pioneering former…
Wakefield Trinity owner hails ‘new era’ and lays out path back to Super League
MATT ELLIS finally has control of Wakefield Trinity – and has wasted no time in laying out a potential path back to Super League as…
Newcastle Thunder survival bid ongoing with chairman ‘confident’ of return
NEWCASTLE THUNDER will launch a supporter membership scheme to help them reach the six-figure sum required to compete in League One next year. After the…
Why Matt Peet believes young prop Sam Eseh will be ‘good fit’ for Wigan Warriors
SUPER LEAGUE champions Wigan are enjoying the present – and also looking to the future after signing leading front-row prospect Sam Eseh from relegated Wakefield….
Newcastle Thunder not giving up hope of return to League One for 2024
NEWCASTLE THUNDER could yet compete in League One next season. The North East club had announced they would fold in the wake of this year’s…
Bradford Bulls reassure ‘no immediate threat’ as Odsal put up for sale
BRADFORD BULLS remain confident of continuing to play at Odsal after the Rugby Football League put the lease of the stadium up for sale –…
Huddersfield Giants seek John Smith’s Stadium solution with council keen to give up control
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS could take more control in operating the John Smith’s Stadium after cash-strapped Kirklees Council made it clear they want no further involvement in…
Wigan Warriors-bound Adam Keighran a ‘better player’ for Catalans Dragons season
AUSSIE centre Adam Keighran reckons he will rock up at Wigan a more-rounded player thanks to his campaign with Catalans. The 26-year-old was on duty…
Sam Burgess broadens experience as Warrington Wolves post beckons
INBOUND Warrington coach Sam Burgess is getting a close-up look at five of the players he will be working with in pre-season after getting on…
