Category: Championship
Betts refusing to take Catalans lightly
By David Kuzio Widnes Vikings coach Denis Betts insists he is not worried about complacency when his team travel to face Catalans Dragons on Saturday….
Steve Ferres leaves Bradford Bulls
Steve Ferres has quit as managing director of Bradford After earlier reports claimed Ferres had departed the club, the Bulls released a statement confirming his…
Former Wigan player banned for eight years
Rhys Pugsley has been banned from Rugby League for EIGHT years after committing a second Anti-Doping Rule Violation. Pugsley, who was banned for two years in…
What’s inside League Express: August 1st
You might have thought that, given the lack of action this week, we might have treated ourselves to a week off. But fear not, as…
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…