ASSISTANT COACH Adam Mitchell has left Cougars to join Championship club Dewsbury Rams, it has been confirmed tonight.

It was thought that Mitchell, who was Keighley's strength and conditioning coach, would be staying on under new coach Craig Lingard.

But he has opted to join the Rams and he tweeted: "After an awesome four years @Cougarmania it's time for a fresh challenge. Thanks for the memories. Good luck for the season."