Category: Championship
Betfred Championship news round up
Leigh Centurions coach John Duffy has added three new faces to his squad on the eve of the Championship season in Alex Gerrard, Cameron Scott…
Ben Barba almost made shock rugby league return with Leigh, admits Centurions owner Beaumont
Ben Barba almost made a sensational return to rugby league with Leigh Centurions last year. In a stunning revelation, Centurions owner Derek Beaumont confirmed he…
Featherstone sign local lad Gale
Featherstone Rovers have completed the signing of local talent Gareth Gale. Gale played in the club’s pre-season game with Valencia Hurracanes, scoring four tries in…
‘There’s more to life than rugby’ – three of the biggest Championship acquisitions for 2020 explain how part-time rugby has given them a new lease of life
It is the moment every professional rugby league player supposedly dreads. The dream of being a full-time player is over, and it is time to…
Gareth Walker talks to two new Super League signings who benefited from a Championship apprenticeship
In the modern game, the most common route to becoming a Super League player is through the junior systems at a top-flight club. Players join…
York forced to wait for new stadium move
York City Knights’ move to their new stadium has been delayed after confirming their first home game of 2020 will take place at Bootham Crescent….
Championship & League 1 play-off structure, 1895 Cup final before Challenge Cup final
The RFL have changed the play-off structure ahead of the 2020 Championship & League 1 campaigns. Clubs will no longer hold home advantage throughout the…
Pre-Season Roundup: Brough, McGillvary and JJB celebrate their testimonials with victories
It’s been a busy weekend across Rugby League with 13 pre-season friendlies, including three testimonials, taking place… Leeds v Bradford Leeds sealed a dominant win…
Bulls land young Rhinos and close in on dual reg deal
Bradford Bulls have signed their former backrower Daniel Waite-Pullan from Leeds, as anticipated in last week’s League Express. Waite-Pullan has made a permanent move back…
Bulldogs make Bowman signing but miss out on dual-registration deal
Batley Bulldogs have signed experienced former Halifax and Oldham utility Anthony Bowman. The 27-year-old has linked up with Craig Lingard’s squad having completed some work…