Category: Championship
Betfred Championship news round-up
LEIGH CENTURIONS have signed Warrington winger Josh Charnley and agreed a three-year contract extension with Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape, which owner Derek Beaumont…
Betfred League One news round-up
KEIGHLEY COUGARS legend James Feather has said promotion to the Championship at the end of this season would not only be the perfect way to…
Bradford Bulls star to join ambitious Barrow Raiders next season
Barrow Raiders have announced the signing of Wales international forward Ben Evans from Bradford Bulls for next season. The 29-year-old has signed a two-year deal…
Leigh Centurions secure star player to new long-term contract
Leigh Centurions hooker Edwin Ipape has signed a three-year contract to stay with the Championship leaders until the end of 2025. The 25-year-old has been…
Rugby League Heroes: Mike Ford (part one)
As a 19-year-old, Mike Ford partnered the great Brett Kenny in the halves for Wigan at Wembley in the classic 1985 Challenge Cup Final. He…
Wigan Warriors and Toulouse Olympique welcome players back for Super League clash
Kai Pearce-Paul is in contention to return from a three-month lay-off for Wigan Warriors when they host Toulouse Olympique in Super League on Friday. He…
Newcastle Thunder confirm capture of Huddersfield Giants forward
Championship side Newcastle Thunder have signed Oliver Roberts from Huddersfield Giants on a permanent deal. Ireland international Roberts has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Newcastle,…
Featherstone Rovers sign Super League Grand Final winner on loan from Huddersfield Giants
Championship promotion contenders Featherstone Rovers have signed Jack Ashworth from Huddersfield Giants on a “short-term loan deal”. The 26-year-old back-row is a Super League Grand…
Championship Focus: Three-way split as separate battles take shape in second tier
From top to bottom, there are fascinating contests developing in the Championship. After 15 of 27 rounds (other than for Batley and Sheffield, who have…
Newcastle Thunder head coach steps down for Super League role
Newcastle Thunder’s Eamon O’Carroll has resigned as head coach of the Championship side to take up a role with a Super League club. O’Carroll joined…