Category: Betfred Championship
All change in the Halifax boardroom
Halifax have confirmed the resignations of CEO Christian Lister and director Paul Haggerty. Both joined the club’s board last year, with Lister taking control at…
Whiplash won’t stop Scott Murrell guiding Fax out in Challenge Cup semi-final
As Scott Murrell headed to hospital in the back of an ambulance last Sunday, you could forgive him for not being his jovial self. Halifax…
Justin Holbrook risking nothing as he eyes one step closer to silverware
Even by sport’s unpredictable and unbelievable nature, a semi-final shock for St Helens isn’t in the realms of reality. Anything other than a Saints victory…
Leigh set to lure Bradford playmaker
Leigh Centurions are poised to make Bradford hooker Matty Wildie one of their first signings for 2020. League Express understands that the former Wakefield and…
Wembley, not Super League, behind Leigh’s recruitment, says Derek Beaumont
Derek Beaumont insists he hasn’t got Super League in mind following a mini spending-spree by Leigh Centurions last week. Leigh’s mid-season spending went to new…
Toulouse plan for a Super League future
Toulouse Olympique will ground-share with top rugby union club Stade Toulousain next season if, as is hoped, contracts can be exchanged in time between the…
Where are they now? The last Halifax team to beat St Helens 21 years ago
A lot has changed since Halifax last beat St Helens. You have to go all the way back to 1998, when Halifax were at the…
Mick Scott: Halifax’s humble legend 32 years on from Challenge Cup success
Rugby League World’s Time Machine takes a trip back thirty years to 1987 when Halifax were at the peak of their powers, winning a memorable…
Kieron Purtill signs new Widnes deal
Widnes Vikings head coach Kieron Purtill has signed a new one-year deal with the club. The former Leigh coach joined the club at the start…
McDermott questions Widnes jeers following Toronto trophy lift
Brian McDermott has acknowledged the jeers during Toronto’s trophy presentation. Boos were heard inside the Select Security Stadium as the Wolfpack lifted the Championship League…
