Category: Championship
Wembley worry as Featherstone hit by Covid cases
SATURDAY’S 1895 Cup final at Wembley is hanging in the balance after a Covid outbreak at Featherstone, who are due to play York. Rovers have…
A Challenge Cup Final like no other
Talking Rugby League with League Express editor Martyn Sadler This is the week when we all have to keep our fingers crossed, particularly if you…
Two former Super League players relishing their 1895 Cup Wembley clash on Saturday
Craig Hall and Kieran Dixon will take the field for Saturday’s 1895 Cup Final with clear personal memories of past Wembley experiences. The experienced duo…
Rugby League Heroes: Matthew Elliott
The man who coached the Bulls to glory There were few more influential figures behind Bradford Bulls’ incredible successes in the first decade of summer…
Tsang steps up at London
Tom Tsang says a 14-day gap between matches will help him get to grips with his new interim coaching role at London Broncos. The former…
RFL hoping for Covid-free Challenge Cup week
Rugby Football League officials are optimistic that the preparations for the game’s big day at Wembley on Saturday will not be disrupted by any Covid…
Lingard slams “disrespect”
Batley Bulldogs coach Craig Lingard says lack of clarity from the RFL over lower-division funding levels has left him and others questioning their future in…
Betfred Championship news round up
Oldham captain Gareth Owen has revealed he apologised to Matt Diskin following his departure as coach. The ex-Batley chief parted company with the relegation-threatened Roughyeds…
McDermott already making his mark says Oldham skipper
OLDHAM skipper Gareth Owen says Brian McDermott has already made a major impact after his appointment as coaching consultant. The Roughyeds have pulled off a…
Oldham spring major surprise with McDermott appointment
BRIAN McDERMOTT is back in Rugby League … at Oldham! The surprise appointment as coaching consultant of the former Leeds surpremo comes with the Roughyeds…