Category: Championship
Betfred Championship news round up
WORKINGTON TOWN coach Chris Thorman says the anticipation of all three Cumbrian teams being in the same division next season is already building. After Barrow…
Danny Brough announces his retirement
Bradford Bulls have announced that Danny Brough has accepted medical advice to retire from Rugby League. He will retire as the joint fifth highest points…
Leigh sign Jy Hitchcox
Leigh Centurions have announced the signing of Australian Jy Hitchcox as the club’s preparations for the 2022 Betfred Championship season continue. Hitchcox played a big…
Leigh sign Luis Roberts
Leigh Centurions have signed former Salford Red Devils youngster Luis Roberts for the 2022 Betfred Championship season. Roberts, 19, is a former Leigh Centurions season-ticket…
Chisholm to stay with Featherstone
Featherstone Rovers halfback Dane Chisholm will remain at the club for the 2022 season, after signing a one-year extension to his contract. Chisholm, 31, previously…
Rugby League Heroes: Tommy Bishop
Little big man! Tommy Bishop was such a good scrum-half that when St Helens strolled out at Wembley in 1966, he wore the no 7…
McDermott eager to tackle Featherstone ‘project’
CHAIRMAN Mark Campbell says Brian McDermott is the man to finally guide Featherstone into Super League and so repeat the feat he achieved with Toronto…
Littler relishing Roughyeds challenge
Gareth Walker hears the targets of the new Oldham coach Stuart Littler is back in domestic coaching, refreshed and ready for a new challenge. The…
Rovers confirm McDermott appointment
Featherstone Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Brian McDermott as their new head coach. McDermott, 51, is one of Super League’s most successful coaches, guiding…
Lenagan welcomes Toulouse to Super League
Wigan Warriors Chairman Ian Lenagan says his fellow Super League club-owners have welcomed Toulouse Olympique into the competition “with open arms.” Lenagan was at Stade…
