Category: Championship
RFL delay decision on possible return of scrums
THE possible return of scrums has been put on hold by the RFL as the impact of the omicron Covid variant is assessed. With the…
Featherstone recruit proves a point in the boxing ring
FEATHERSTONE’S high-profile overseas recruit Joey Leilua enjoyed a successful first foray into professional boxing, outpointing former England and NRL player and fellow debutant Chris Heighington…
The players still looking for contracts for the 2022 season
The first pre-season games will get underway this week as the 2022 season rumbles into view, but the business of squad-building is still far from…
Championship Focus: The stars now trained as professional bodyguards
This year’s Betfred Championship and League 1 will include a quota of a growing Rugby League phenomenon – fully trained professional bodyguards. New Barrow signing…
Talking Rugby League: The players to admire in 2021
The year 2021 has been a momentous one for Rugby League. It should have been a year in which we celebrated the biggest ever World…
Workington chairman Smallwood steps down
WORKINGTON are seeking a new chairman after Les Smallwood’s decision to step down. The former Seaton Rangers amateur player had been at the Town helm…
Oldham confirm stadium plans for 2022
League 1 side Oldham have confirmed that they will return to the town and play at the Vestacare Stadium in 2022, as previously reported by…
The Garry Schofield Column: Let’s learn from rugby union’s marketing
It galls me to give too much praise to rugby union, and I don’t think the game is free from faults by any means, but…
UpFront: A question of colours at London Broncos
London Broncos are changing not just their ground, but also their colours, next season. The capital club’s move to the Plough Lane Stadium will be…
RFL to hear appeal from Featherstone Rovers’ Dane Chisholm next month
The RFL expect to hear Featherstone halfback Dane Chisholm’s appeal against an eight-match ban for using discriminatory language early in the New Year. The 31-year-old…
