Category: Championship
Who makes your Championship team of the decade?
The decade is almost over and with that, it gives everyone a chance to reflect. For some, it’s an opportunity to compare pictures from the…
Barrow backing dual-reg
Love it or hate it, dual registration has now been a feature of Rugby League for several seasons. Designed initially to give rising Super League…
RFL refuse to conduct straw poll of support into Bradford inquiry at Council meeting
There is more discontent surrounding the Rugby Football League and their handling of Bradford Bulls after the governing body decided against conducting a poll into…
Matty Smith makes Widnes move
Widnes Vikings have made a statement of intent after completing the signing of Matty Smith. The halfback was a free agent after his depature from…
‘I was mentally fried’: Shaun Lunt on how part-time rugby has given him a new lease of life after 12 months of hell
For the first time in a long time, there is a smile on Shaun Lunt’s face when he is asked about rugby league. To say…
Fax ahead of schedule
Halifax coach Simon Grix says his squad has benefited from starting pre-season training early this year. Grix recalled his squad a fortnight earlier than past…
Ward relishing reserves return
London Broncos coach Danny Ward is looking forward to seeing how the club’s new reserves team develops in 2020. The club last week confirmed that…
Bulls under budget after double swoop
Bradford Bulls coach John Kear says he is still under budget for the 2020 campaign after last week’s signings of Adam Rooks and Levi Nzoungou….
Why Halifax have ditched reserve grade
In recent years you’d struggle to find a club that has been as supportive of reserve grade rugby than Halifax. The Championship part-timers put many…
RFL confirm introduction of 21-man squads: with clubs punished for late changes from 2020
The Rugby Football League have revealed that clubs will be required to name a 21-man squad, rather than a 19-man one, for all games starting…
