Rugby League

Virus downs Hornets

IT’S been a testing week for Hornets’ coach John Stankevitch, after 12 players contracted a flu-like virus.

The Hornets’ coach is himself suffering from the bug but hopes a handful of players can recover before tomorrow’s Co-operative Championship One clash with Workington at Spotland.

Showcasing co-op ownership

Hornets will be hosting the club’s first ever Co-operative Day prior to the home game against London Skolars on 11 April.

Blackpool Panthers 36 - 14 Hornets

There were those who suggested after Hornets defeat at Blackpool on Friday night that the visitors had shot themselves in the foot.

Stankevitch slams inept performance

Hornets’ coach John Stankevitch took one positive out of Friday night’s 36-14 defeat by Blackpool Panthers, at Fylde Rugby Club, but it wasn’t quite what he envisaged.

Late drop goal floors Mayfield

Rochdale Mayfield NWC travelled to Widnes Tigers with a full-strength squad and in confident mood on Saturday, but they returned empty handed; beaten by a late drop-goal in a nail-biting encounter.