Category: Championship
What’s Inside League Express: 20th February edition
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Championship round-up: Hull Kingston Rovers survive Rochdale scare as Bulls post first win
Hull Kingston Rovers won the battle between the Championship’s top two sides after Shaun Lunt’s late try secured a 28-18 win against Rochdale Hornets. The…
Bradford Bulls sign Lee Smith on two-year deal
Bradford Bulls have completed the signing of former England fullback Lee Smith on a two-year deal. The highly-versatile Smith arrives at Odsal having recently left…
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…