Category: Championship
Kieron Purtill signs new Widnes deal
Widnes Vikings head coach Kieron Purtill has signed a new one-year deal with the club. The former Leigh coach joined the club at the start…
McDermott questions Widnes jeers following Toronto trophy lift
Brian McDermott has acknowledged the jeers during Toronto’s trophy presentation. Boos were heard inside the Select Security Stadium as the Wolfpack lifted the Championship League…
Clark joins Leigh until end of season
Leigh Centurions have signed Castleford Tigers prop forward Mitch Clark until the end of the current season. Clark, 26, will join Wigan Warriors on a…
Centurions sign Junior Sa’u
Leigh Centurions have secured the permanent signing of Junior Sa’u from Salford Red Devils on a contract to the end of the 2020 season. Junior…
Mitch Clark heading for Leigh on short-term after Castleford departure
Mitch Clark is set to join Championship side Leigh for the rest of this season after leaving Castleford Tigers with immediate effect. Clark has already…
Hock announces his retirement
Leigh Centurions have confirmed that Gareth Hock has announced his playing retirement with immediate effect. The former international forward announced his decision to the coaching…
Major broadcast company holds talks over Championship TV deal
CHANNEL 4 has expressed an interest in broadcasting Championship Rugby League. RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer confirmed in a Championship and League 1 meeting held…
Today’s results
THERE were two draws in the Championship as York came from behind for a 14-14 result at Batley while a last-gasp try by Connor Farrell…
Championship Grand Final to be held at highest-placed side as RFL clarify position
The RFL has clarified that this year’s Championship Grand Final will be played at the home venue of the highest-placed side. Officials at some clubs…
Swinton tie down Championship ace Ashton on new deal
Swinton Lions have tied down one of the Championship’s brightest young stars after re-signing Matty Ashton for the 2020 season. The speedster has been a…