Category: Championship
‘I certainly left it in a better state than what I took it over in’ – Widnes Vikings’ John Kear defends Bradford Bulls stint after disappointing 2022
NEW Widnes Vikings head coach John Kear has defended his stint at the Bradford Bulls, despite enduring a difficult 2022 Championship season at Odsal. The…
Ex-Castleford Tigers star Alex Foster named Newcastle Thunder captain
NEWCASTLE THUNDER have confirmed that Alex Foster has been named as first-team captain for the 2023 Betfred Championship season. Former Castleford Tigers star Foster will…
Refereeing appointments for this week’s Championship and rugby league games as Ben Thaler gets all-Super League tie
THIS weekend sees the Championship kick off with its round one fixtures as well as a number of Super League friendlies. Barrow Raiders begin the…
Bradford Bulls boss on ‘Plan B’ for Odsal, one rule he would bring in and need for rugby league ‘overhaul’
ONCE the poster venue of rugby league, Odsal has endured its difficulties in recent years. With the urgent need for development and upgrading, a recent…
Ex-Huddersfield Giants and Toulouse Olympique hooker finds new club following Super League relegation
FORMER Championship promotion winner and ex-Huddersfield Giants, Hull FC, Toronto Wolfpack and Toulouse Olympique hooker James Cunningham has found a new club – York Knights…
Bradford Bulls hoping to break a world-record in their Championship opening game ahead of Whitehaven fixture
BRADFORD BULLS are hoping to break the record for the number of spectators at a Championship opening game against Whitehaven on Sunday. There is great…
Sean Long on potential Featherstone Rovers transfer activity as ex-Leeds Rhinos assistant remains coy on promotion chances
DESPITE the competitiveness of the 2023 Championship, one frontrunner potentially stands out – the Featherstone Rovers. After a disappointing 2022 campaign, in which Rovers fell…
Widnes Vikings’ Ryan O’Brien leaves for Super League gig
WIDNES VIKINGS can confirm that performance manager Ryan O’Brien will leave the club at the end of this month to take up a coaching role…
Two Championship fixtures to be broadcast on stream and TV this weekend
YOU can get your rugby league fix this weekend with two live games on stream or television as Featherstone Rovers travel to Cougar Park to…
What four Championship head coaches think of the new direction under IMG as Bradford Bulls, Featherstone Rovers, Widnes Vikings and York bosses have their say
THE future of rugby league is currently at its greatest crossroads since Super League began back in 1996. A new direction under marketing giants IMG…