Brian McDermott knew exactly what was heading the Toronto Wolfpack’s way. He called it three weeks ago following the team’s win over Rochdale. ‘I can tell you now, I can almost guarantee,’ he began that Saturday afternoon, ‘that Leigh probably, one of their aims, not their sole aim, but one of them will be to … Continue reading Wolfpack Keep Their Cool Against ‘Vicious’ Leigh Side
Bodene Thompson and Anthony Mullally came to the Toronto Wolfpack in very different manners. Thompson was part of the star-studded recruitment this past October, which saw Toronto bring in Ricky Leutele, Jon Wilkin, Joe Mellor, Gadwin Springer and Tom Olbison. The Tauranga native has played all over Australia, New Zealand and the UK before coming … Continue reading So You’re Coming to Canada: Bodene Thompson and Anthony Mullally
Special Contribution to Defend the Den by Adam Perry The Fourth of August is not a day that will go down in Toronto sporting history. The Blue Jays lost 6-5 to Baltimore in a season that was fading fast. But in a small city in the North of England, the Toronto Wolfpack played the Bradford … Continue reading Rob and Caz Mason: The ‘Returning’ Heroes
Some of the Toronto Wolfpack's newest members have come from halfway around the world. Others have experienced the mayhem that comes with game day in Toronto first hand and loved it. Both Tom Olbison and Joe Mellor fall into the latter category. The two had taken one trip to Toronto in their Rugby League careers. … Continue reading So You’re Coming to Canada: Tom Olbison and Joe Mellor
For most members of the Toronto Wolfpack, their first home game at Lamport Stadium is their one of their first Canadian experiences and exposure to life in the Great White North. For all of them, it’s a long way from home. But if they approach the challenge of playing with the world’s first transatlantic sports … Continue reading So You’re Coming to Canada: Ricky Leutele and Hakim Miloudi
As the Wolfpack come face-to-face with the last month of the season, they know there will be challenges. Whether those are internal from the coaching staff or external from who they’re playing, is up to them. They’ve gone to all ends to ensure that they’re committed to constantly improving amid a one-loss season. And if … Continue reading Toronto Wolfpack Sprint Past York City Knights in Statement Win
While it isn't the ultimate goal, the Toronto Wolfpack can breath a sigh of relief and say 'mission accomplished' when it comes to the regular season. It took the short-handed squad every minute on the clock, but their comeback win over the Widnes Vikings clinched Toronto's second consecutive League Leaders' Shield. That means that they've … Continue reading Wolfpack Left to Wait for Championship Table to Sort Itself Out
While it has been their focus all season, the Toronto Wolfpack’s hunt for promotion to Super League has officially hit full stride. Following a disappointing, but victorious, showing against Halifax in Round 20, the Wolfpack welcomed the Featherstone Rovers to town on Saturday. That kicked off a string where Toronto will play four of their … Continue reading Tempers Flare as Wolfpack Fend Off Featherstone
The Toronto Wolfpack were in no mood for excuses following Saturday’s win over Halifax RLFC. Despite the final score reading 34-12, it was a game marred by mistakes on both sides, leading to plenty of frustration from Toronto. 'It's just completions; we need to keep hold of the ball,’ Liam Kay explained afterwards. ‘Get to … Continue reading Wolfpack Sweat it Out Against Halifax
The Ryan Brierley saga has come to an end. Early Thursday it was announced that the Leigh Centurions and Toronto Wolfpack had come to an agreement on a loan that would see Brierley round out the year with the Centurions. Brierley had been sent to Leigh previously on a month-long loan. The deal puts to … Continue reading Toronto Wolfpack send Ryan Brierley ‘home’ to Leigh Centurions
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