CHANNEL 4 has expressed an interest in broadcasting Championship Rugby League. RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer confirmed in a Championship and League 1 meeting held last week that the free-to-air broadcaster were one of three companies they had held discussions with about a future broadcast deal post 2021. You can read the full story in League Express, which is available…
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THERE were two draws in the Championship as York came from behind for a 14-14 result at Batley while a last-gasp try by Connor Farrell (above) salvaged a point for Bradford at home to Swinton. Championship: Barrow 8 Leigh 24, Batley 14 York 14, Bradford 34 Swinton 34, Halifax 40 Widnes 10. League 1: Coventry 20 Hunslet 48, Doncaster 12…
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The RFL has clarified that this year’s Championship Grand Final will be played at the home venue of the highest-placed side. Officials at some clubs have been keen to see the match moved to a neutral venue, however, that will not be the case this year after the governing body told clubs it would take place at the highest ranked…
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Swinton Lions have tied down one of the Championship’s brightest young stars after re-signing Matty Ashton for the 2020 season. The speedster has been a revelation for the Lions this season, scoring a phenomenal 16 tries in 18 games since being picked up from amateur club Rochdale Mayfield. It’s believed that a number of clubs had shown strong interest in…
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It’s been another big week in the world of rugby league – and the new issue of League Express has you covered! Available in shops Monday or to read online via your smart device, simply head to www.totalrl.com/le or download the League Express app from your App Store to get all of the following: It was another huge win for…
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FEATHERSTONE ROVERS climbed above Leigh Centurions in the Championship by beating them 24-20. Rovers are now fourth and while Leigh occupy the fifth and final play-off place. Whitehaven, coached by Gary Charlton (pictured), are two points clear at the top of League One after a 16-10 home win over Oldham, who fell from second to third after being overhauled by…
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Wakefield Trinity halfback Ben Reynolds has rejoined Featherstone Rovers on a one-month loan deal. Reynolds has already had a spell with the Championship outfit in 2019, spending March at the LD Nutrition Stadium. Reynolds returned to his parent club after playing four games for the Rovers and managed six appearances for Wakefield. “It’s pleasing when players who are unfortunately not…
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Featherstone Rovers Head Coach Ryan Carr has joined Leeds Rhinos’ backroom team, but will remain employed by the Rovers on a full-time basis. When Carr was brought to the UK, part of the deal was an agreement with Leeds that the coach would be able to experience the set up at the Rhinos. “I am excited about the opportunity with…
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Halifax centre Steve Tyrer has admitted they’re in a rut following their latest Championship defeat. Fax went down 24-18 to local rivals Featherstone on Sunday, which was their fifth straight league defeat. It’s been a month since their last win, which actually came in their memorable Challenge Cup quarter-final victory over Bradford. Their run of form has seen any hopes…
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LEEDS moved off the foot of the Super League table with a 31-12 home win over Catalans Dragons. Konrad Hurrell, above, was among their five try-scorers. Castleford were 42-10 winners over London Broncos, who are now bottom on points difference. Leeds, Huddersfield, Hull KR and London all have 14 points. Super League: Leeds 31 Catalans 12, Castleford 42 London Broncos…
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