Archive for the 'Rugby League' Category

Quins acquire Barrow hooker

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: General Sport, Health, Rugby League

Harlequins have signed hooker Andy Ellis on a two-year contract from Co-operative championship side Barrow Raiders. The 24-year old has recently been named Championship Player of the Year after leading his side to the league leader’s shield and victory in the Championship’s Grand Final victory over Halifax. Ellis began his career with Hull KR and [...]

Morley, Harrison and Bridge commit to Wolves

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: General Sport, Health, Rugby League

A trio of Warrington Wolves stars have signed new contracts with the 2009 Challenge Cup winners to stay until the end of 2012. Adrian Morley, Ben Harrison and Chris Bridge have all agreed two-year extensions to their existing deals that will see them remain at the Halliwell Jones Stadium. And head coach Tony Smith said [...]

Wigan appoint Maguire as head coach

October 8 2009No Commented

Categorized Under: Employment, General Sport, Rugby League

Wigan Warriors have appointed former Melbourne Storm assistant Michael Maguire as their new head coach to replace Brian Noble. Maguire, who at just 35 will be one of the youngest head coaches in professional rugby league, has signed a three-year contract at the DW Stadium. And Warriors chairman Ian Lenagan said he is "delighted to [...]