Second-city storm

DOUG THOMSON considers Midlands Hurricanes’ campaign to expand the game in their region BIRMINGHAM has a special place in the history of Rugby League. For…

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Bulman pledges tries after Barrow’s raid

BARROW RAIDERS have signed former Whitehaven winger Andrew Bulman and teenage St Helens halfback Ellis Archer, who was born and bred in the Cumbrian town….

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Eccles hopes to make capital from Skolars clash

LONDON BRONCOS supremo Mike Eccles has welcomed Fiji halfback Henry Raiwalui to the club as he looks forward to Friday’s all-capital pre-season clash against London…

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Henderson happy to have Corcoran at Knights

YORK KNIGHTS team chief Andrew Henderson says that having Ged Corcoran on board will provide a valuable different voice to his own as well as…

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Bulldogs coach happy with returning prop

BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Craig Lingard believes returning prop Keegan Hirst can make a big impact this year. The local favourite, who played in Super League…

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Golden Oldies will help Eagles youngsters to fly

SHEFFIELD EAGLES head coach Mark Aston says former Leeds youngsters Joe Hird and Mekhi Bridgeman-Reaney have already caught his eye. And the steel city stalwart…

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Hall eager for clash of the two Rovers

FEATHERSTONE ROVERS favourite Craig Hall says his old club Hull KR couldn’t have been more helpful over arrangements for his testimonial match at the Millennium…

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Saints tee up Swinton game to assess roster strength

CHAMPIONS St Helens will kick-start their countdown to the new campaign – when they will bid for World Cup Challenge glory and a fifth successive…

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“Nene will be great for Rhinos”, reckons Rhyse

NENE MACDONALD might be missing out on an early return to Leigh, but his Leeds and Papua New Guinea team-mate Rhyse Martin reckons he will…

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Denive big on defence as key season looms

TEENAGE Hull FC hooker Denive Balmforth has been brushing up on his defence as the Black and Whites prepare for their first outing under coach…

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