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Keighley Cougars have announced they have parted company with head coach Rhys Lovegrove with immediate effect. CEO Ryan O’Neill said: “We would like to thank Rhys for his commitment and service to the club and it is disappointing that results have not reflected the hard work and commitment that he has undoubtedly shown. He leaves…

Former Keighley player Rod Raines sadly passed away recently at the age of 92. He signed for Keighley from Wigan in 1952, and over the following 4 years made 126 appearances playing either prop or loose forward. After his time at Keighley he returned to his home town of Leigh where he was a founder…

Cougars are pleased to announce we have partnered with RLIcons to launch and exclusive online merchandise platform. As you will know we have very limited space in the shop so we have moved online to host some exclusive new leisurewear styles. All orders are delivered within 3-5 working days so you can rep your new…

Cougars full back Lewis Young has been ruled out for at least 10 weeks after being told he needs ankle surgery. The ever present full back will be sidelined for around 10 weeks after sustaining the injury in Keighley’s last match at Whitehaven 5 days ago. Cougars coach Rhys Lovegrove said: ‘He’s been to see…

Cougars took home the spoils 32-24 at the LEL Arena against Whitehaven in a pulsating Championship clash. It was a tight contest which could have gone either way and it was Keighley’s defence which, in the end, made the difference. Haven had to make a late change when skipper Karl Dixon was forced to drop out…

Keighley Cougars can announce that Kyle Kesik will join Midlands Hurricanes on an initial two week loan period, with the agreement reviewed weekly thereafter. Kyle is looking to get more game time and coach Rhys Lovegrove agreed this would be the best move for Kyle to achieve his desire to play more minutes. We wish…

Keighley Cougars have confirmed that Luke Gale has been released from his contract to join Wakefield Trinity with immediate effect. Gale said “I would like to thank Keighley Cougars and wish them all the best with the remainder of the season. I’ve enjoyed my time and Keighley and would like to pass on my thanks…

RYAN O’Neill admits there have been times over the last few weeks and months that he and husband Kaue Garcia wondered whether being co-owners of Keighley Cougars was worth the hassle. The pair have come in for criticism and ridicule, with Keighley by far the most vocal against IMG’s plans to shape the future of rugby league, with…

A rampant Batley Bulldogs ran in seven tries against Keighley Cougars to easily secure their place in the last-16 of the Challenge Cup at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium. Cougars scored through Robbie Storey, Mark Ioane and Dan Parker and Batley ensured the win with Lucas Walshaw and Aidan McGowen both scoring twice, in addition to…