Rugby League

Tough Crusade for Thomas

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Crusaders new boy Gareth Thomas admits he is having to work harder than ever before as he gets used to life as a rugby league player. The 35-year-old began training with his new team-mates in Wrexham on Monday following his switch from rugby union last week. Thomas is Full Article

Hull KR’s Paul Cooke set for Wakefield loan move

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats look set to respond to Sunday’s 10-try thrashing at home to Huddersfield by signing out-of-favour Hull KR stand-off Paul Cooke. The 28-year-old ex-Hull FC favourite is poised to go to Belle Vue on loan after being dropped for the second time this season by Rovers coach Justin Morgan. Cooke is expected to join John Kear’s side until the end of the…

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Wildcats set to sign Cooke

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Wakefield are expected to sign Paul Cooke from Super League rivals Hull KR. The 28-year-old is currently out of favour at Rovers having been dropped for a second time by coach Justin Morgan. Cooke is…

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The long Good Friday for Irish drinkers

Published on: 9th March, 2010

By Ross McKee BBC News Munster v Leinster is a mouth-watering clash for any rugby fan, but most drinkers in the Irish Republic wanting to toast the Magners League fixture in a bar next month will have to leave the country. It may be sponsored by a Tipperary cider company, but as the fixture has been scheduled for Good Friday, it has fallen foul of legal laws which prevent the opening of pubs on the Christian holy day. Alcohol can be consumed inside the stadium, but pubs will not be allowed to serve customers on their premises. The Vintners Federation of Ireland has taken legal advice over Full Article

Wales suffer Jones blow

Published on: 9th March, 2010

Wales will be without captain Ryan Jones for Saturday’s RBS Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin due to a calf injury. The Ospreys number eight will be replaced by Gloucester skipper Gareth Delve as one of three changes from the side beaten 26-20 by title favourites France last time out. Flanker Martyn Williams will be elevated to Wales captain in Jones’ absence, while there are…

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