Keighley Cougars can today announce the appointment of long term Cougar veteran Matt Foster as Head Coach. Foster spent 11 of his 13 professional seasons at Cougars and was a consistent force for the club as a centre/full back and now returns in a coaching capacity. Matt has spent the last 10 years as coach…
York Knights secured back-to-back wins in the Betfred Championship following a comprehensive 50-10 win at Keighley Cougars. A Jesse Dee hat-trick saw Andrew Henderson’s side lead 18-6 at the break, with Alix Stephenson crossing for the hosts at Cougar Park. But after an early score from Stephenson for the home side, the Knights ran riot…
Keighley Cougars can confirm the termination of Nathan Roebuck’s playing contract by mutual consent. Nathan, 23 has decided to retire from professional rugby with a focus on life outside of professional sport and Keighley Cougars would like to thank Nathan for his efforts at the club and wish him all the best with his next…
The Bulls raced out of the starting blocks and quickly established an early lead when Lee Gaskell’s chip into the corner was grounded superbly by Ben Blackmore. Gaskell once again became chief creator when a double pump by the returning AJ Wallace through a gap to score. The boot of Dec Patton was next to…
Keighley Cougars can today announce the season long loan signing of Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e from Hull KR. Laulu-Togaga’e made his professional debut for Keighley against West Wales Raiders on 13 June 2021 and is a welcome addition to the squad for this year. He continues in his previously assigned squad number, 35. Fans will be aware, Phoenix can…
Keighley Cougars can today announce by mutual agreement the termination of Dane Chisholm’s playing contract. The Cougars have received an undisclosed transfer fee and were happy to allow Dane to return to Featherstone Rovers in a move which see’s him secure his future in this country playing Rugby League beyond 2023. Dane said “Firstly, I…
Keighley Cougars ended a run of five successive defeats with a 26-18 victory over Whitehaven on a special annual fixture for the club. The welcome victory saw Cougars move up to ninth in the Betfred Championship table on 12 points, for their sixth victory out of the opening 16 games of the season. Tries from…
Keighley Cougars are delighted to announce the signing of half back, Jake Sweeting on a deal until the end of the 2023 Betfred Championship season with an option in the clubs favour for 2024. Jake, 23, has played for Featherstone Rovers, Hunslet, York City Knights and Doncaster. Sweeting has also featured on loan from Dewsbury at Hunslet in Betfred League 1. In 2021 he…
Newcastle Thunder secured their second win of the season in a dramatic Betfred Championship clash at Kingston Park. Cougars led 12-10 at the break but Thunder fought back to claim a vital two points in a game that could have gone either way. There were 4 debutants for Keighley today in Huddersfield loanees Jack Bibby…
