Doug Laughton, who has died aged 80, was a key player in the Great Britain Ashes-winning team of 1970 and a fine servant to his first two clubs, St Helens and Wigan, where he enjoyed success despite knee problems that threatened to cut short his career. However, it was as a player, and later coach,...Read More

The Vikings bowed out of the Challenge Cup at the Fourth Round stage after a 26-16 defeat to Warrington Wolves at the DCBL Stadium. Allan Coleman’s side led twice in the game but couldn’t hold on in the end as the visitors edged a thrilling derby contest. It was the Vikings who struck first as...Read More