Brierley breaks silence on Leigh exit and tips Centurions for promotion ahead of return

Ryan Brierley believes Toronto are massive underdogs ahead of their trip to Leigh after enduring a “pre-season from hell.” The Wolfpack’s first game in the…

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Sunday’s Championship talking points

Are Featherstone the real deal? The majority of the off-season focus has been on Leigh and Toronto, but just behind those two are Featherstone, who…

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Rochdale’s Championship opener with Batley postponed

Rochdale Hornets have been forced to postpone their opening Championship fixture with Batley. The Hornets have cited “weather damage” as the reason for the cancellation,…

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Neil Kelly aiming high with Dewsbury Rams in 2018 ahead of season-opener at Sheffield

The revival Dewsbury Rams experienced under Neil Kelly in 2017 left many believing the 55-year-old was a worthy contender for the Championship’s Coach of the…

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TotalRL writers offer their dreaded Championship predictions for 2018

It’s that time of the year again – the dreaded predictions! We’ve already put out our predictions for the Super League table come the end…

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Championship season kicks-off with clubs not even sure what they’re playing for

It’s a pivotal season for Rugby League in this country in many respects, but the Championship more than most. While the uncertainty surrounding the structure…

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Kuni Minga takes up rugby union trial after being denied Championship move

Kuni Minga, the free-scoring winger who was denied a move to Featherstone, has been handed a trial in rugby union. The PNG speedster, who scored…

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Eagles sign Lo and Aston on loan

Sheffield Eagles have announced the capture of Garry Lo and Cory Aston on loan from Castleford Tigers. Both join from the Betfred Super League side…

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Cas forward joins Featherstone on loan

Featherstone Rovers have signed Castleford Tigers forward Mitch Clark on loan. The former Bradford and Hull KR prop has joined the club on an initial…

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Duffy backs Championship to be star attraction in 2018

Featherstone coach Jon Duffy has one simple tip for everyone this year – watch the Championship. The second-tier promises to be stronger than ever before…

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