Category: Championship
A big day – but for which club?
Upfront: The League Express opinion – Monday 14th Dec 2020 At midday today the Rugby League authorities will reveal which of six clubs will be…
Broncos to move in with Wimbledon?
London Broncos are closing in on a move to a new stadium. The Broncos are set to head south and relocate at the newly-built Plough…
Betts delighted as Thunder are promoted
Newcastle Thunder Director of Rugby Denis Betts was delighted with the news last Thursday, that Thunder were the club selected out of five applicants to…
Betfred Championship news round up
With ALEX DAVIS, LORRAINE MARSDEN & MATTHEW SHAW WIDNES VIKINGS coach Simon Finnigan has spoken of his pleasure at seeing his former club Newcastle Thunder…
York coach James Ford confident of on-field success if club earns Super League status
James Ford disagrees with people who say the promoted Championship club is being set up to fail. The York City Knights head coach is waiting…
Mazey’s plan – delivering big crowds at Rochdale part of long-term strategy for Hornets
Rochdale chairman Andy Mazey believes the club has everything required to thrive in the future as the club waits to hear whether it has successfully…
The six Super League contenders set out their cases
Last week in League Express, editor Martyn Sadler invited the six Championship clubs that are vying for the twelfth place in next year’s Super League…
Big cat week: Gareth Walker looks at Halifax’s brave step into the future
Rugby League’s latest 2020 rebrand was unveiled last week and it was its boldest yet. Wigan and Salford’s decision to change their club badges in…
Championship and League 1 proposals to be decided before Christmas
A definitive schedule for the Championship and League 1 seasons will be determined before Christmas. League Express can reveal clubs will meet on December 18th…
Betfred Championship news round up
Harrison Hansen is hoping his career will go full circle with a return to Super League via the south of France. The former Wigan, Salford,…