Championship Focus: Lower-league clubs integral to health of Rugby League

Another new era for Betfred Championship and League 1 starts tonight as Premier Sports’ coverage of the game outside the top flight returns. York City…

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Everything you need to know about the Challenge Cup third and fourth round draws

The draws for the third and fourth round of the Challenge Cup take place this (Tuesday) evening. Here is everything you need to know ahead…

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Talking Rugby League: Dane Chisholm a case of guilty until proven innocent

I was glad to see that the eight-match ban on Featherstone Rovers halfback Dane Chisholm for allegedly using discriminatory language was overturned on appeal last…

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Des Drummond’s unique talent

THERE have certainly been greater try scorers than Des Drummond down the years, but it is difficult to find many wingers who could hit harder,…

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Leigh Centurions make loan signing from Wigan Warriors

Wigan Warriors youngster James McDonnell has joined Leigh Centurions on a one-month loan deal. The 22-year-old has played three times for the Wigan first team,…

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The Garry Schofield Column: Toulouse Olympique in real trouble

Pardon my French! It might be allez les Dracs over in Perpignan after Catalans coach Steve McNamara signed a two-year contract extension. But zut alors…

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Oldham chairman issues public apology after Challenge Cup exit to Lock Lane

Oldham chairman Chris Hamilton has issued an apology to supporters following their Challenge Cup defeat to Lock Lane. The League 1 side were humbled by…

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Batley Bulldogs chairman puts forward offer to host Rugby League museum

Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas says that he would like to bring the new Rugby League museum to Mount Pleasant if it cannot be based…

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Brian McDermott insists Featherstone Rovers aren’t Championship favourites ahead of opener

The mind games began in the Championship promotion race before the season even started with Featherstone Rovers coach Brian McDermott declaring Leigh Centurions as title…

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UpFront: Welcome to the new season – and bumper TV coverage

Upfront: The League Express opinion – Mon 31st Jan 2022 So the league season is finally up and running. The Championship has kicked off (see…

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