Category: Championship
Betfred League One news round-up
CORNWALL addition Jacob Beer hopes a strong end to the season will put him in the World Cup picture with Italy. Beer last week signed…
Toulouse Olympique secure ex-Super League winner on new deal
Toulouse Olympique forward Dom Peyroux has signed a new contract to remain at the club for at least another season. The 33-year-old joined Toulouse from…
Ed Chamberlain signs new deal at Leigh Centurions
Leigh Centurions back Ed Chamberlain has signed a new two-year deal with the Championship leaders. The 26-year-old joined Leigh from Salford Red Devils ahead of…
Leeds Rhinos set to hand debut to new signing as squads named for Friday’s Super League games
Leeds Rhinos could hand a debut to new loan signing Yusuf Aydin when they travel to Toulouse Olympique on Saturday night. The 21-year-old has signed…
Newcastle Thunder player facing mammoth ban for ‘physical assault’ of referee
Newcastle Thunder forward Alex Foster is facing a lengthy suspension after receiving a serious charge by the RFL’s match review panel for the ‘physical assault’…
Leigh Centurions secure another key player to new contract
Championship leaders Leigh Centurions have continued their retention drive by agreeing a contract extension with Keanan Brand. The 23-year-old outside back has scored twelve tries…
Rugby League Heroes: Nick Pinkney
Nick Pinkney had never played in the top flight when he represented England in the 1995 World Cup. He started at Ryedale-York and was part…
Featherstone Rovers’ Craig Hall granted testimonial year
Featherstone Rovers back Craig Hall has been granted a testimonial year by the RFL in 2023. Hall has played for seven different clubs across a…
Championship Focus: History and culture hold sway at Batley Bulldogs
It’s not unusual for coaches to tap into the history and heritage of their club as they try to motivate players. Matt Peet did exactly…
Time change for Leeds Rhinos clash at Toulouse Olympique amid heatwave
The kick-off time for Saturday’s Super League game between Toulouse Olympique and Leeds Rhinos has been put back two hours due to the current heatwave…