Category: Championship
Reduced distribution for promoted club explained
The club ‘promoted’ to Super League will only received £1 million in central distribution, but at least nine clubs – Bradford, Featherstone, Halifax, Leigh, London,…
Catalans back Toulouse for twelfth spot
Catalans Dragons have thrown their weight behind Toulouse Olympique’s bid to become Super League’s 12th team in 2021. Dragons President Bernard Guasch is keen to…
Houles believes in French bid
Sylvain Houles believes Rugby League in France will go supernova if Toulouse Olympique join Super League. The 39-year-old coach says his team is “ready to…
Bradford Bulls bidding for Super League and Odsal return
Bradford Bulls will apply to become Super League’s twelfth team as the club’s hopes of returning to Odsal continue to grow. CEO Mark Sawyer confirmed…
Betfred Championship news round up
With ALEX DAVIS, LORRAINE MARSDEN & MATTHEW SHAW Halifax signing Gadwin Springer says he jumped at the chance to join the club following the demise…
Clubs consider combining Championship and League 1 for 24-team competition
A radical proposal to change the landscape of the league structure outside of Super League was discussed in a meeting of Championship and League 1…
Leigh land Scotland winger Russell
Leigh Centurions have confirmed the signing of Toronto Wolfpack winger Matty Russell. The Scotland international joins the club following the Wolfpack’s demise and adds considerable…
Leigh Centurions sign Hull KR prop
Leigh Centurions have confirmed the signing of forward Nathaniel Peteru. As revealed by TotalRL, the 28-year-old has joined the club from Hull Kingston Rovers. He…
Halifax land Toronto prop for 2021
Halifax have swooped to sign Toronto Wolfpack prop Gadwin Springer on a one-year deal. The former Catalans and Castleford forward was a free agent following…
Dewsbury land Robins winger
Dewsbury Rams have signed winger Will Oakes on a permanent deal. The 21-year-old was on loan with the club from Super League side Hull KR…