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Keighley Cougars can today announce Jake Sweeting has signed a loan agreement with Midlands Hurricanes. Sweeting has been unlucky not to get game time at the Cougars in recent weeks and Director of Rugby Jake Webster said: “I feel it’s key players get game time and this opportunity for Jake has come up and I…

Keighley Cougars can today announce the mutual termination of Aaron Levy’s playing contract.  DOR, Jake Webster said “I must thank Az for the part he played in that invincible 2022 season. He is a big part in why we are here today and he leaves Cougars with his head held high. On a personal level,…

Keighley Cougars can today announce the signing of Fullback, Stand-off, scrum-half, Oscar Thomas on a deal to the end of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old has been playing his rugby in France’s Elite One Championship with Villeneuve XIII RLLG this year having joined the club from Workington Town ahead of the 2023 season. The utility…

Keighley Cougars can today announce the re-signing of Ben Stead for an undisclosed for from Midlands Hurricanes. Ben is a familiar face to Cougar fans having played here in 2014 and 2021 and signs until the end of the current season. Ben said: “I’m delighted to be back at Cougar Park for the remainder of…

Keighley Cougars can today announce Joe Gibbons has rejoined the club on a season long loan and is joined by young prop, Tom Nicholson-Watton. Fans will be familiar with Joe Gibbons after his try scoring debut in the home game against Bradford Bulls in March and the club are delighted to welcome Joe back. Tom…

Halifax Panthers have today recalled Cole Oakley from his loan period with Keighley Cougars. The Cougars back room staff would like to thank Cole for his time at the club and wish him all the best in his career.

The game started in set-for-set fashion, with both teams making good ground albeit the Vikings enjoying territorial advantage. With 14 minutes gone, the deadlock was broken as Adam Lawton crashed onto a short pass close to the Keighley line and couldn’t be stopped. The hosts’ response was quick, and they hit the front midway through…

Keighley Cougars can today announce the season long loan signing of young middle Matty Laidlaw from Hull FC. The strong carrying prop forward is a powerful front rower, difficult to bring to a halt and just what the club are looking to add to the squad. Laidlaw made his senior debut in the 2022 Magic…

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…