Category: Championship
What IMG’s recommendations mean for the lower leagues
IMG have set out their proposals for the future of Rugby League, which include an end to promotion and relegation from Super League. But instead…
IMG set out expansion strategy with three key markets identified for growth including France
IMG have set out three key areas of growth that Rugby League should focus on, in their recommendations for the future of the game. The…
How would IMG’s new ‘grading system’ for clubs work?
IMG have recommended a new “grading system” for Super League which would see some clubs protected from relegation. As part of their recommendations for the…
IMG reveals plans for Rugby League involving new Super League licensing system
IMG have unveiled their first recommendations for Rugby League, including a return to a form of licensing for Super League. The agency, brought into the…
Theo Fages blow for France as Championship duo make World Cup squad
Championship sides Halifax Panthers, through halfback Louis Jouffret, and Featherstone Rovers, with forward Gadwin Springer, are represented in a France World Cup squad also featuring…
Talking Rugby League: Will St Helens ever get the national credit they deserve?
Kristian Woolf made the point after Saturday’s Grand Final that St Helens probably don’t get the credit they deserve for their remarkable achievement in winning…
Leading try, goal and points scorers in Super League, Championship and League One
The final Super League leading scorers have been confirmed following the Grand Final. Bevan French of Wigan Warriors finished as top try-scorer with 31, while…
Brian McDermott departs Featherstone Rovers
Brian McDermott has resigned as Featherstone Rovers coach in the wake of the 32-28 Championship play-off semi-final defeat by Batley Bulldogs which ended hopes of…
Crunch vote ahead on IMG proposals as ‘reimagining Rugby League’ begins
This week IMG are expected to put their proposals for the future of the game to clubs to vote. It is now more than five…
Bradford Council unveil ambitious plans for new stadium at Odsal
Bradford Council have unveiled plans to build a new 25,000-capacity stadium at Odsal for Bradford Bulls. A bid has been made to the Government’s Levelling…
