Keighley News | Keighley Cougars https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/sportrugbyleague/rugbyleaguecougars/ Keighley News Keighley Cougars en-gb Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:54:37 +0000 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:54:37 +0000 https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Keighley News | Keighley Cougars https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/sportrugbyleague/rugbyleaguecougars/ Cougars and Albion come together for Christmas to 'unite Keighley' https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26691222.keighley-cougars-face-keighley-albion-christmas-clash/?ref=rss Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:50:36 +0000 c8382ad4b6b5186f7598eb2be1f81306 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson British rugby league relief as North Wales WILL play in Championship next year https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26686532.north-wales-crusaders-play-2027-championship/?ref=rss Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0000 5c5821447cfa9b6975e178184e27dca0 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars see top scorer and popular Aussie both leave for Championship rivals https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26680389.swinton-rochdale-swoop-keighley-cougars-players/?ref=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 56035b03253f88a11cb5cff36f8ec2bb nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars bring in versatile Australian after North Wales and Swinton spells https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26672010.keighley-cougars-sign-australian-north-wales-stint/?ref=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:56:00 +0000 cd67d89a0d19983b677159f7c75ce9d0 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Former Leeds and Birkenshaw player commits to Cougars for new season https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26663747.keighley-cougars-keep-former-castleford-tigers-man-board/?ref=rss Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:57:00 +0100 83bb3238e054c146f0bbdf5503138ee1 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson British rugby league chaos and uncertainty grows with bombshell North Wales news https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26659018.north-wales-crusaders-not-due-compete-2027-season/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0100 1a6deb57f0a2924d7b563e4b20f5e51e nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars snap up back row duo as son of former Keighley player also signs https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26657397.keighley-cougars-sign-rochdale-castleford-players/?ref=rss Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0100 8228bce295adc2cae0ff9017db15fea3 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars snap up promotion-winning coach after popular Burton exits https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26652850.keighley-cougars-get-former-hunslet-man-danny-burton-gone/?ref=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0100 c2e4f75a4759cf6872e922e2418dd841 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars retain Rushworth after former Newcastle man makes mark https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26649584.keighley-cougars-keep-former-newcastle-man-nathan-rushworth/?ref=rss Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:35:16 +0100 cbbe7b5832d1fe451540605aba105a2f nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars bring Bulls half back into fold as he admits big ambitions https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26630923.keighley-cougars-sign-young-bradford-bulls-half-back/?ref=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:06:36 +0100 a1bebe5159ded3282f0632d9b80673f6 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars snap up former Bradford and Huddersfield talents as Bramald builds squad https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26628142.keighley-cougars-sign-jamaica-man-sheffield-player/?ref=rss Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:25:25 +0100 6d06333fe3704775964c89330e4edc45 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars fear for sport below Super League and insist elite protected by IMG https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26624320.bradford-t-view-img-issues-rugby-league/?ref=rss Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:37:00 +0100 50c630d517387086cb62ebe8a0793638 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars bring Batley star in as squad starts to take shape https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26621527.keighley-cougars-sign-versatile-batley-bulldogs-player/?ref=rss Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:46:08 +0100 3c0304953c80f1a3d8496b4725b63baf nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars confirm fifth player for 2027 as former Bulls prospect rejoins https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26617975.keighley-cougars-get-marcus-green-sheffield-departure/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:17:37 +0100 ae485dba6a9084833beba72d55c1a1cf nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson New Cougars boss Bramald insists it is "imperative" Burton stays put https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26612734.keighley-cougars-boss-insists-club-must-keep-danny-burton/?ref=rss Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0100 e7b91ac41cb5577e1c057d095cbdacc8 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars hopeful despite reduced budget and only FOUR players contracted for 2027 https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26603667.keighley-cougars-hopeful-2027-despite-four-players/?ref=rss Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0100 38beaf47e9589093556f43e93a8a2808 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars bring back Bramald as former player named new head coach https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26564064.keighley-cougars-replace-ian-hardman-matt-bramald/?ref=rss Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0100 86e7e4a091011c201616623fd5b9f671 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Albion face huge winner-takes-all tie as Cougars collaborations continue https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26553535.keighley-albion-face-skirlaugh-eyeing-last-eight/?ref=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0100 f0072a83e71341e75010bf055f8884e9 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Family tribute to former Keighley player who dies at 47 after short stay in hospital https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26543354.family-tribute-former-rugby-player-dies-47/?ref=rss Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:33:56 +0100 0327b3d90b1a655d8b2b448fe5c5df45 sam.reed@newsquest.co.uk | Sam Reed Cougars hunt head coach as Hardman gone after less than a year https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26513974.keighley-cougars-seek-new-head-coach-ian-hardman-leaves/?ref=rss Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:51:39 +0100 19e0629a269a6f81fe08a876e8602578 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars comeback to win by one point in epic end to season at Halifax https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26508269.keighley-cougars-beat-halifax-panthers-19-18-last-game/?ref=rss Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:21:46 +0100 b97b365d2bae4af85cd4b5bcf8b1c832 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars feel 'bureaucracy in way' as pitch delay adds to stand funding woe https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26474091.keighley-cougars-suffer-pitch-setback-add-stand-woe/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:31:00 +0100 ec0e4c4f631d8348114e30b960c7295f nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars feel 'bureaucracy in way' as pitch delay adds to stand funding woe https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26473761.keighley-cougars-suffer-pitch-setback-add-stand-woe/?ref=rss Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0100 ca19e170aa96096d499896fee6d1b033 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars owner very disappointed by "double whammy" after damaging Dewsbury fine https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26473550.keighley-cougars-disappointed-dewsbury-fine-accept/?ref=rss Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:08:46 +0100 c2bf8b9040ccbc012e39736f583243d4 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars cop hefty fine after controversial postponed Pride game with Dewsbury https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26470798.keighley-cougars-given-fine-dewsbury-rams-postponement/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:11:07 +0100 957b5b02d01b51e5468ce17c3f8728e5 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Battling Cougars broken by last-gasp Batley try as Pink Weekend sees thriller https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26470410.keighley-cougars-lose-death-batley-bulldogs-thriller/?ref=rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:56:36 +0100 c34f73edb94af6b138859f1c3b18a207 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars talent back from horrific concussion as North Wales make history https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26466738.keighley-cougars-welcome-leo-aliyu-wales-crusaders-go-big/?ref=rss Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:24:00 +0100 6192484981470896eaf676f18dac6985 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars down on discipline and make errors in derby defeat to Hunslet https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26450356.keighley-cougars-lose-west-yorkshire-derby-hunslet/?ref=rss Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:55:16 +0100 3237010a1b761498cca26a3cd987efc5 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Keighley go free as opponents North Wales may change rugby in country forever https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26446339.keighley-cougars-set-part-seismic-north-wales-month/?ref=rss Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0100 ed299a13dcf766c80082df8298524123 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars battered and bruised by Hurricanes but late fight gives Keighley hope https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26431497.keighley-cougars-lose-heavily-strong-midlands-hurricanes/?ref=rss Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:47:11 +0100 7ef330b4403cba54208665c7b81ac04b nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars defeated in grudge match with Dewsbury 17 days on from drama https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26425039.keighley-cougars-lose-rearranged-game-dewsbury-rams/?ref=rss Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0100 55d3c372098f3fc462e3cde223b14ed6 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Controversial Keighley and Dewsbury game moves venue as Town set to make history https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26420062.keighley-cougars-no-longer-playing-dewsbury-cougar-park/?ref=rss Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:04:23 +0100 7d2a8b85c77e5bd22dda642036301890 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars cursed by injuries during defeat to Workington in Cumbria https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26412154.keighley-cougars-lose-workington-town-four-injuries/?ref=rss Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:45:25 +0100 7a945e56d000755aea26f9a368708644 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Angry Cougars insist Dewsbury game abandoned 'prematurely and without justification' https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26280553.keighley-cougars-express-anger-dewsbury-rams-call-off/?ref=rss Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0100 99ce32127dfdd3866cd6d718c15ebe9a nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Pride day woe for Cougars as 'unsafe pitch' sees game called off at last minute https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26273846.keighley-cougars-dewsbury-rams-off-due-unsafe-pitch/?ref=rss Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:17:33 +0100 7e0cbb9547ab9ce5c8fb7ce80e2df870 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars welcome former Bulls bruiser Waine back from Oldham https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26271672.keighley-cougars-loan-former-bradford-prop-back-oldham/?ref=rss Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:36:00 +0100 3cef62ba5e140582cd186dff352bd27a nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars owners STAYING after immense support prompts massive U-turn https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26242652.keighley-cougars-owners-remain-charge-cougar-park/?ref=rss Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:55:09 +0100 ee98c73c79b6baccfae216a68f1daef2 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars smashed by Swinton but hundreds turn up to support outgoing owners https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26238419.keighley-cougars-fans-back-owners-swinton-defeat/?ref=rss Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:29 +0100 7785dcdee76866044ea129939c08969b nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Keighley Town eye Park Avenue move and outgoing Cougars owner blasts league https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26220126.keighley-town-set-move-owner-blasts-championship/?ref=rss Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:31:00 +0100 a9e37ae19ca0be05842767d012780b41 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Where the heck do Keighley Cougars go from here in dark times for rugby league? https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26217732.worries-keighley-cougars-amid-uncertain-future/?ref=rss Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:18:00 +0100 2b75390530df4c36c2343d131138b3d1 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Abuse and financial pressures force Keighley Cougars owners to step down https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26215655.keighley-cougars-owners-step-aside-seven-years/?ref=rss Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:03:00 +0100 06cfec294c9ced4968f4a56395f7ef77 harry.williams@newsquest.co.uk | Harry Williams Football League to rugby league - Cougars get player with fascinating backstory https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26209732.keighley-cougars-loan-wigan-talent-ex-morecambe-prospect/?ref=rss Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:27:00 +0100 a33ba1616934a8f3d3e1be18b7b2f736 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars owners call crisis meeting after "diabolical" display against Newcastle https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26197972.keighley-cougars-hold-crisis-talks-newcastle-defeat/?ref=rss Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:32:13 +0100 435e86c500d7521063d686c65ec4f277 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars thumped by 14-try Thunder as Newcastle make most of York links https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26195425.keighley-cougars-crushed-york-inspired-newcastle-thunder/?ref=rss Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:56:37 +0100 b284dfe161adbcb309fb6cb6d2dfd13e nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson SQUAD: Nuu to debut again for Cougars as milestone men ready for Thunder https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26190428.keighley-cougars-junior-nuu-back-newcastle-thunder/?ref=rss Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:34:00 +0100 ab7c38fe2776c3cd9a7e1a372394c8a0 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Strict Championship rules brought in after Cougars warning over horror stories https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26184919.keighley-cougars-part-new-championship-spending-rules/?ref=rss Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:51:00 +0100 39b000a428474fdbe8550d755c82549f nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Keighley Cougars co-owner celebrates Pride hosting and wishes it had come sooner https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26178113.cougars-co-owner-ryan-oneill-keighley-pride-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0100 3e890a03a4cbeefae9aea09d8fcf02bf nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars co-owner celebrates Keighley Pride hosting and wishes it had come much sooner https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/26177765.cougars-co-owner-ryan-oneill-keighley-pride-2026/?ref=rss Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:11:00 +0100 c0596a7ac0e572161936a0d3acd47de3 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Cougars coach Hardman blasts poor defence and soft tries but Nuu return welcome https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26180323.keighley-cougars-coach-blasts-rochdale-flop-player-back/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:19:00 +0100 578da991871a9772d4b4b552153f7210 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson Hour from hell costs Cougars in disappointing defeat to Rochdale https://www.keighleynews.co.uk/sport/26174348.keighley-cougars-beaten-rochdale-hornets-dire-hour/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:47:41 +0100 1067bee60c128d450c9b3a81a4fa10a7 nathan.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Nathan Atkinson