All news by author: David Craven

1127
Catalans Dragons' Mike McMeeken insists Castleford got it wrong with Andy Last
England forward is loving linking up with international No.2 for his club after he was sacked by Castleford last year
789
Leeds Rhinos' James Bentley quits booze to help him calm down on rugby pitch
Ireland second-row, 26, returns from a ban tonight believing cutting out the booze has helped reduce his hot-headedness and improve his game
1028
Salford Red Devils' Paul Rowley delivers Marc Sneyd verdict after Wigan defeat
Scrum-half was man of the match in his side's epic game against World Club champions - only to come unstuck in dramatic ending as Red Devils fall 22-12
697
Salford's Joe Shorrocks has 'no fears or regrets' ahead of Wigan return
The loose forward, 24, faces his former club for the first time since making the difficult decision to leave the Super League champions knowing he's onto a good thing with Paul Rowley's side
1214
York Valkyrie's Georgia Taylor relishing next challenge after ditching swimming
Five years on from ditching swimming, Georgia Taylor has taken to her new sport like a duck to water and made big strides on dry land - and she wants to continue her stunning rise
488
Leigh Leopards captain John Asiata breaks silence after latest discipline charge
Aussie forward has had enough of all the furore over his tackle technique and ready to kick on when he returns from injury
630
Warrington Wolves skipper discusses being brutally axed by new boss Sam Burgess
Club legend, 35, was left out of the stirring win at Hull KR, a third successive victory under new boss Sam Burgess, and admits the "different" situation is something he might need to get used to
385
Leeds Rhinos' Rohan Smith hails stunning comeback against Leigh Leopards
Rhinos bounce back from 16-0 down to defeat Challenge Cup holders Leigh 22-16 with Ash Handley crossing twice
779
Sam Burgess hails George Williams and Hull KR's Mikey Lewis in thriller
England skipper George Williams got the better of international team-mate Mikey Lewis as Sam Burgess' Warrington side nicked a thriller against Hull KR at Craven Park
830
Josh Charnley insists Leigh Leopards will prove they're no one-season wonders
Ex-England winger, 32, says Challenge Cup holders are ready to kick on against Leeds Rhinos despite losing two more of their big stars to injury and still without a Super League win
762
Hull KR's Sam Luckley on injury, Sam Burgess and Newcastle season tickets
Scotland prop, 28, is back in action after lengthy foot injury and ready to take on Warrington Wolves
1057
Kevin Brown names four Super League teams to take on NRL's best in Las Vegas
Ex-England stand-off, 39, wants the competition's top side to follow Australians' lead by heading to Sin City - but not at expense of World Club Challenge
413
Georginio Rutter explains why he's loving life so much at Leeds United
French striker, 21, has become a big fans' favourite at Elland Road as they seek promotion back to the Premier League but he's warned about Stoke City's threat
375
Leeds Rhinos' Brodie Croft muscles up to set tone against Catalans Dragons
Silky stand-off shows his tough side as Rhinos defeat Catalans 18-10 with four yellow cards shown at Headingley
926
Leigh Leopards' John Asiata in trouble again as St Helens win stormy affair
To make matters worse, John Asiata's sin-bin was for the sort of dangerous challenge that led to an outcry from Paul Wellens last year as bad blood between these sides resurfaced again
511
Leeds United star Illan Meslier details what he wants for 24th birthday gift
The France international turns 24 on Saturday hoping to celebrate with victory at Huddersfield in the lunchtime showdown, with the Championship side hoping for a return to the Premier League
1006
Leeds Rhinos' Mickael Goudemand links up with Leeds United ahead of Catalans
France prop can't wait to take on his former club and, with Rhinos team-mate Justin Sangare, met fellow Frenchmen Illan Meslier and Georginio Rutter of Leeds United ahead of kick-off
629
Defiant Jai Field vows to make sure Wigan Warriors are no "one game wonder"
Aussie full-back starred in World Club Challenge win over Penrith Panthers but it's back to the bread and butter of Super League and Huddersfield Giants on Friday
769
England and NRL star Tom Burgess out to make rugby league win big in Las Vegas
England prop, 31, is set to feature in historic weekend of action as NRL boldly launch their new season in Sin City - and he hopes Super League will follow
1077
Ex-Man Utd coach points finger at club for selling 4 kids now thriving at rivals
Quinton Fortune wishes Red Devils had kept talented Academy products James Garner, Angel Gomes, Teden Mengi and Anthony Elanga given how much they have shone since moving to other top-flight clubs
1100
Allardyce takes aim at Pochettino and says he'd take Chelsea job 'tomorrow'
Ex-England boss Sam Allardyce is staggered by the ineptitude of Chelsea's defending and jokes he's be happy to take over from the under-pressure Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
673
Liverpool eye transfer for 'next Mascherano' who has already embarrassed Arsenal
Porto midfielder Alan Varela is winning plenty of admirers for his displays with the Portuguese giants, with Premier League leaders Liverpool monitoring his situation
713
Darryl van de Velde dies at 72 as Lee Crooks pays tribute to ex-Castleford coach
Former Great Britain prop Lee Crooks has explained how Queenslander Darryl van de Velde "turned my life around" during his time at Wheldon Road
489
Malouda issues brutal response to Gary Neville's Chelsea "bottle jobs" jibe
Former Chelsea winger Florent Malouda admits Gary Neville was right to criticise Chelsea after their Carabao Cup humiliation and reckons there needs to be a big overhaul of his old club
690
Warrington Wolves' Matty Russell opens up on joining Hull FC in double loan deal
Scotland winger, 30, and team-mate Joe Bullock have both joined Super League rivals on short-term deals