Category: Championship
Rochdale on the Rise
Gareth Walker, the Championship correspondent of League Express, pays tribute to Rochdale Hornets as they prepare to face Hull Kingston Rovers on Sunday in a…
Featherstone hoping more can follow in “revelation” Hardcastle’s footsteps
Featherstone Rovers coach Jon Sharp is hopeful that more young amateur stars can follow in the footsteps of “revelation” Josh Hardcastle following a dream start…
Featherstone to host Fryston Challenge Cup tie
Featherstone Rovers will host Fryston Warriors’ upcoming round-three Ladbrokes Challenge Cup game against Kingstone Press League 1 club Keighley Cougars. On Saturday February 25, the reigning Pennine…
Hornets ready to welcome Hull KR
Promoted Rochdale Hornets have started life in the Kingstone Press Championship with two impressive wins over Dewsbury Rams and Bradford Bulls and currently sit at…
Five things to watch out for in the Championship this week
1. Rochdale face their biggest test yet Very few people would have predicted Rochdale to be anywhere near the top of the Championship after two rounds. Nevertheless,…
Aston thankful for Wakefield’s help with Sheffield situation
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston has admitted the support of Wakefield Trinity in housing them for the 2017 Championship season has been “brilliant”. The Eagles…
Huddersfield loan O’Brien to Halifax
Halifax RLFC have completed the signing of Huddersfield hooker Adam O’Brien on a one-month loan deal. O’Brien, who was born and raised in Halifax, has…
Bradford Bulls sign Scott Moore on four-game trial
Bradford Bulls have completed the signing of experienced Super League hooker Scott Moore on a four-game trial – and he could make his debut for…
Tigers snap up Larroyer and loan him to Bradford
Castleford Tigers have signed Kevin Larroyer on a one-year deal with an option in the club’s favour to extend the deal by a further two years –…
Hornets face crucial test on Sunday
While Wigan Warriors will face Cronulla Sharks in the World Club Challenge on Sunday, a few miles to the east Rochdale Hornets will face their…