Category: Championship
Widnes strengthen with capture of Warrington back-rower
Widnes Vikings have boosted their squad with the loan signing of Warrington back-rower Luis Johnson. A former England Academy international, Johnson made his debut for…
Marshall saves praise for Grix while addressing Halifax’s early-season performances
Richard Marshall praised the impact of Simon Grix after the experienced forward inspired Halifax to come from behind against Swinton. Fax were trailing 16-6 when…
Heartbroken Littler adamant Swinton will come good
Stuart Littler admitted he felt like he’d been robbed after watching Swinton fall to a late defeat at Halifax. The Lions held a 16-6 lead…
Hood set for Leigh return
Leigh Centurions have re-signed hooker Liam Hood from Widnes. TotalRL understands the former Leyther has agreed to re-join the Centurions with immediate effect after the…
Rams and Bears show their teeth
GARETH WALKER, the Championship correspondent of League Express, pays tribute to two clubs outside Super League TWO teams whose early season stars continued to rise…
RFL approve renewal of Widnes membership
The Board of the Rugby Football League have granted RFL membership to the consortium that agreed a deal with the administrators to take over the…
Halifax offer support to former favourite Tangata during rehab
Halifax coach Richard Marshall says the club will support Adam Tangata through his rehabilitation after being made redundant by Widnes. The prop forward suffered a…
Rhinos swoop for Vikings youngsters
Leeds Rhinos have signed Widnes Vikings duo Sam Walters and Jarrod O’Connor for an undisclosed fee. Walters was part of the England Academy side that…
Deal agreed in principle with consortium to save Widnes Vikings
Widnes Vikings’ future has been secured. The former world champions have seen a deal agreed in principle between the club’s administrators and a consortium led…
Holmes returns to Rovers
Tom Holmes has rejoined Featherstone Rovers on loan from Super League side Huddersfield Giants. The halfback will join his Giants teammate Daniel Smith at Featherstone,…