Rugby

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This Betfred Championship clash at The Shay was level at 4-4 after 23 minutes, but a collapse, kicked off by Brenden Santi’s yellow card, saw them ship 24 more points before the interval to fall 28-4 behind. Cougars were much more solid after the break, with Robbie Storey grabbing his second try of the day…

Keighley Cougars have confirmed a new dual-registration partnership with Super League club Hull KR for the 2023 season.  The link will see some of Hull KR’s young and upcoming talent get the opportunity to gain first-team experience at Keighley Cougars. Lovegrove on Hull KR link up Cougars head coach Lovegrove added: “We’ve worked hard on this…

Keighley Cougars are delighted to announce the signing of 21 year old, Leeds Rhinos Back Rower, Joe Gibbons on a season long loan. Son of former Rhinos player David Gibbons, second rower Joe Gibbons was one of a number of players picked up from Wetherby Bulldogs by Leeds Rhinos. Joe had been promoted to 2023…

Lewis Young will face no further disciplinary action following his sending off on Sunday at Hunslet. The case was reviewed by the disciplinary and it was decided Lewis pushed out with open hand towards the side of the head of his opponent. It was not determined to be a striking action. Lewis will be available…

Following the latest IMG “Reimaging Rugby League” meeting in Huddersfield, the RFL have reached out to Ryan and Kaue to listen and understand the very well publicised concerns regarding the IMG proposals. Chair of the RFL, Simon Johnson met with Ryan and Kaue in central London on Tuesday spending 4 hours in discussions. Ryan said…

It was a close call at South Leeds Stadium on a day where the result could have gone either way. It’s knockout football with no second chances and Hunslet took it to the wire. Things started well for the visiting side, Alix Stephenson going over from close range within 10 minutes. Cougars attack built and…

Keighley Cougars co-owners Ryan O’Neill and Kaue Garcia have today furthered their position against IMG and the proposals put forward in the ‘Re-imagining Rugby League’ plan. At a special RFL council meeting held in Huddersfield today, IMG revealed a grading system for clubs based on a whole range of factors, including attendances, catchment area, financial…

IMG today presented to the RFL Council the recommended grading criteria to define how Super League, RFL Championship and League One clubs will be assessed starting from 2025, as part of the Reimagining Rugby League plans. Based on a combination of on and off-field variables, the proposed grading criteria are designed to collectively increase clubs’…

We are delighted to announce Lewis Young has signed an upgraded contract and reaffirmed his commitment to the Cougars to the end of the 2024 season. The full-back, who joined from Championship outfit Newcastle Thunder, has enjoyed a blistering start to life in the red and green. Lewis has spoken of his happiness at the…