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Following yesterday’s 74-0 defeat to Newcastle Thunder, we feel it is important to address our supporters directly. Firstly, while Newcastle are a full-time professional side and undoubtedly one of the strongest teams in the competition, there can be absolutely no excuses for the scale of yesterday’s defeat. The performance and result were simply not acceptable….

By Nathan Atkinson KEIGHLEY Cougars suffered a disappointing day in Cumbria yesterday, paying the penalty in a 16-14 defeat to Whitehaven. The visitors outscored their hosts by three tries to one, but they got on the wrong side of referee Milo McKelvey. That meant five Ciaran Walker penalties made the difference, the last coming on…

Keighley Town has officially been recognised following the successful name change from Eccleshill United. Based out of Cougar Park, Keighley Town will remain as a Step 5 club currently competing in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division for the 2026-27 season. Owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia said they are excited and ambitious for…

Cougar Ladies will raise the curtain at Cougar Park this Sunday at 11am Vs York Acorn for league action. Anyone who attends before the 11am kick off time will be charged £5 entry fee (adult/concessions). This will allow you to watch the ladies game, stay in the ground and also spectate the Men’s game at…

By Nathan Atkinson KEIGHLEY won a cracking clash in the Betfred Championship yesterday, beating visiting Halifax 29-20 at Cougar Park. The Panthers sit bottom of the league, but that is only due to them having to reform after liquidation earlier in the year, for which they were handed a 12-point deduction. That meant both sides…

As the season has progressed, we’ve seen some difficult news emerge across the game, with several clubs facing serious financial challenges. It serves as an important reminder of how vital sustainability is for the long-term future of our sport. Clubs like Featherstone Rovers, North Wales Crusaders, Salford Red Devils, and even today’s opponents Halifax Panthers…

By Harry Curtis Former Leeds Rhinos academy prop forward Tobias Gibson joins on a season long loan from Workington Town.    Gibson came through the Leeds Rhinos Academy system joining their scholarship side during the Covid pandemic. He played his junior rugby at Siddal where he won the Halifax Cup, he also played rugby union…

3rd of May we will host Halifax Panthers at Cougar Park with a 3pm kick off. The Panthers have won three of their eight games so far, but remain bottom of the table due to the point deductions from being placed into administration earlier this season. No tickets required before the game with cash or…

By Nathan Atkinson KEIGHLEY Cougars recovered from a dire first half performance at Swinton Lions yesterday to grab a dramatic 22-22 draw in the Betfred Championship. Visiting head coach Ian Hardman blasted his side as being “miles off” and “really poor” in the opening 40 minutes, which ended with them being lucky to only be…

Charity game for Danny Jones – 30th May – Noon kick off at Cougar Park. Danny Jones select 13 Vs Rugby League All Stars. Ticket prices are £5 for adults and concessions with U16’s free of charge. After the game you can stay at the club and watch the challenge cup final in the hall…