Rugby

Hello and thanks for reading what will be my last monthly column of the 2024 season. I would say it’s been a rollercoaster but, knowing how things go down at Cougar Park, it’s never boring and I imagine there’ll still be a few more twists and turns to come.. Being completely honest – for the…

Five of the nine clubs who competed in Betfred League One this season are represented in the nominations for the end of season awards – with Oldham’s dominance reflected in their representation in each of the three categories. The Roughyeds have already secured promotion to the Betfred Championship next season after finishing top of the…

Goole Vikings have been approved by the RFL Board to join Betfred League One in the 2025 season. Their application was judged the strongest of three received during a process that has been running through the summer, with the Board also praising Anglian Vipers and Bedford Tigers who were unsuccessful on this occasion. The Vikings…

The Sportsman today confirm live and exclusive coverage of six crucial fixtures over the next six weekends from three different competitions – kicking off with Sunday’s Betfred Championship clash between League Leaders Wakefield Trinity and Play-Off hopefuls York Knights, and building to the Betfred Championship Grand Final which is the last match of the domestic…

Plans to redevelop Cougar Park have been submitted to take one of the district’s most popular teams into the future, while respecting its long-standing heritage. Keighley Cougars have submitted an application to fully redevelop The Danny Jones Stand. The existing 500-seater stand which dates back to 1937, would be fully modernised under the new plans. …

Keighley Cougars received the news today that Lewis Hatton has suffered a fractured tibia in the game against Cornwall in June. Hatton, who went for an X-Ray immediately following the game, was originally cleared of any break or damage to his ankle and started to progress with rehabilitation, however was experiencing ongoing symptoms. Following further…

Ben Blackmore has been charge with a Grade D, Punching – following the Hunslet game at the weekend. He will serve his two game suspension after this weekend’s game against Rochdale. The club have until Tuesday to consider an appeal. Oscar Thomas was also fined £40 for Dangerous Contact and Aaron Brown fined £40 for…

Following today’s announcement from UKAD regarding David Foggin-Johnston, the club would like to release the following statement: “We must remember that there is a person behind this decision and we have worked closely with Dee during this process to protect his mental health and his new family. We must remember this is an incident that…

Oldham Roughyeds win League One and promotion to the Betfred Championship after a 20-12 victory at Keighley Cougars. Oldham went close early when Mo Agoro was smashed into touch by Billy Walkley and Jack Miller. That move gave the Roughyeds confidence and Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e (PLT) found space in Keighley’s defence and gave the ball to…

Volunteers have been integral to the success of the Keighley Cougars over previous decades and are still just as important to the club’s operation in the present day. Please see below the roles we have available:- Hospitality Catering Preparing the dining room for our hospitality guests. Turnstiles/Gate Staff (11.30 – 3.30pm) Manning the turnstiles and…