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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Officials at Swinton Lions are seething after the RFL granted Rochdale Hornets dispensation to move this weekend’s pivotal Championship clash to to home of amateur neighbours Rochdale Mayfield. The Hornets were due to host the Lions at Spotland this weekend, however the game was thrown into doubt after they were informed the pitch would not be ready in time due…
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Featherstone have stated their intentions by signing star halfback Dane Chisholm on a three-year deal. The playmaker has been a revelation since his mid-season move to Rovers from Bradford, which has seen Fev cement their place in the top five. Chisholm has not committed his future to the club in what can be seen as a significant piece of business…
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Leigh Centurions and Widnes Vikings will battle it out for the right to play at Wembley after being drawn against each other in the semi-final of the 1895 Cup. The two clubs will battle it out on Sunday, July 28th, with a place in the final up for grabs. Leigh haven’t been to Wembley in 48 years since their 1971…
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Ryan Brierley is heading back to Leigh Centurions. TotalRL understands the Toronto halfback has agreed to become a Leyther for a third time after the clubs came to terms on a loan deal until the end of the season. Brierley, 27, returned to LSV earlier this season on a one-month loan deal and scored five tries in four games, including…
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A golden point field goal from Louis Jouffret helped Batley Bulldogs reach the semi-finals of the 1895 Cup with a 17-16 win over York City Knights. The Bulldogs had been 16-10 in front thanks to tries from Jouffret, Sam Wood and Jonny Campbell but a try for Will Jubb and Connor Robinson’s kicking exploits helped level the game for York…
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