Category: Championship
Nigel Wood’s Q & A with the media
RFL Chief Executive Nigel Wood last week held a media conference to discuss the current state of Rugby League. League Express was there, and here…
Championship focus – dual registration
It’s the time of year that certain Championship coaches approach with caution. Two of them have admitted to this writer in recent weeks to uncertainty…
McGuire wants more Championship games on TV
Danny McGuire wants more Championship games to be shown on TV. A recent poll on TotalRL.com saw 92% of readers say they would prefer SKY…
Aston wants Sheffield to win Championship Shield
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston wants his side to win the Championship Shield and finish the year on a high. The Eagles were widely expected…
McGillvary reveals his pride in Batley’s achievements
Huddersfield Giants and England winger Jermaine McGillvary admits he’s looking forward to hopefully facing former club Batley Bulldogs in the Qualifiers: saying he’s over the moon…
Winding-up petition issued against Bradford
A petition to wind-up the Bradford Bulls has been issued. According to a document published on The Gazette, a Petition to wind up the Championship…
Has the Championship changed perceptions about part-time sport?
Bradford’s unthinkable omission from the Qualifiers has been a hot talking point this week, with many still questioning how a full-time club in a…
Leigh were “very close” to signing Jarryd Hayne, says Jukes
Rumours were swirling around last week that Leigh Centurions were seriously keen on making a play for multi-code star Jarryd Hayne – and the club’s…
Championship Shield fixtures revealed
Kingstone Press Championship Shield Super 8s – Round by Round Round 1 7 August 2016 Whitehaven Bradford Bulls 2.00pm 7 August 2016 Dewsbury Rams Swinton…
The Qualifiers fixtures
The Qualifiers Super 8s – Round by Round Round 1 6 August 2016 Featherstone Rovers Leeds Rhinos 3.00pm (Sky) 6 August 2016 Leigh Centurions London…
