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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…

Unfortunately we are unable to access tickets for the game at Hunslet. All tickets should be purchased from Hunslet, or at the turnstiles on the day of the match. Cash and Card Turnstiles will be open from 12:00pm, along with the Phoenix and Dug Out Bars inside the stadium. Hunslet have drinks offers on, while…

Keighley Cougars 33 – London Broncos 22 Keighley came from behind to record their second win of the Championship season against London Broncos on Sunday afternoon. After last weeks heartbreak at Batley, Rhys Lovegrove’s Cougars wanted to come back with some redemption but had a nightmare start when Paul Ullberg went over in the corner…