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Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e (centre) will want to kickstart Keighley’s journey up the leagues like he did with Toronto back in 2017. Picture: PA.

‘QLT’ admits Cougars have won him round as he backs ‘sleeping giant’

KEIGHLEY Cougars full-back Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e insists the club are a sleeping giant, but admitted he never used to be keen on the place.

It is arguably the most open League 1 season in years, but will Rhys Lovegrove's side even have a shot at promotion come the end of it all? Picture: Charlie Perry.

Cougars coach has "no idea" if club can be promoted but is relishing open season

KEIGHLEY Cougars head coach Rhys Lovegrove thinks this is the most open League 1 season for a long time, but admits he has "no idea" whether there will be a prize at the end of it all.

Danyail Ahmed holds the smaller trophy after his brace secured Pakistan a narrow 13-11 win over great rivals India in the U19 Asian Rugby Championship back in 2013.

Pakistan international joins the Keighley Albion ranks

PAKISTAN international rugby player Danyail Ahmed has joined Keighley Albion's open age squad ahead of the 2021 season, in an exciting swoop for the club.
Chris Melling will have to be at his best to beat Mick Hill in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Melling facing duel against fellow World Champion in Champions League quarters

CHRIS Melling faces a titanic battle in the Vinny Champions League Pool quarter-finals in a couple of weeks' time.

Winger Taylor Prell scoring a try on debut for Keighley against Doncaster at Cougar Park in April 2019. The home side won that one 26-18. Picture: Charlie Perry.

Cougars get Yorkshire derby opener as they are handed tough start

COUGARS will begin their League 1 season with an exciting Yorkshire derby against Doncaster on May 9.
Jonny O'Mara and Artem Sitak came up short in what was an extremely tough first round match.

Keighley-born tennis star bows out of Australian Open men's doubles

KEIGHLEY-BORN tennis star Jonny O'Mara is out of the Australian Open men's doubles after a first-round defeat.

Cougars face an almighty task to beat London Broncos in the Challenge Cup, but they will feel they are capable, having almost pulled off a huge shock against Bulls in the competition back in 2019. Picture: Charlie Perry.

Keighley hope to avoid capital punishment in Challenge Cup

KEIGHLEY Cougars face a tricky trip and a tricky task if they want to make it beyond the first round of the Challenge Cup this season.

Chris Melling was playing in an unusual tournament with an unusual cue last week, but still qualified. Picture: A Ivanov - WPS 2018.

Champions League comeback for Keighley star as he reveals lockdown struggles

KEIGHLEY potter Chris Melling shook off some early rust to progress into the Champions League Pool quarter-finals last week and he was delighted to make his mark in an unfamiliar format.
Josh Lynam scores a try in the mudbath at Cougar Park against Newcastle last season. Picture: Charlie Perry.

Cougars to learn Challenge Cup fate later this week

KEIGHLEY Cougars will find out later this week who they are playing in the first round of the Challenge Cup.
Francesca Jones has competed in the girls' singles at Wimbledon before, but had never featured in the main draw of a women's grand slam before now. Picture: PA.

Oxenhope star to face talented American in Australian Open

OXENHOPE youngster Francesca Jones has finally learned who she will be playing in the first round of the Australian Open next week.