Category: Championship
The Self-Isolation Chronicles: Oldham
1. The club once trialled two American Footballers. In 1971, Chris Macedo and Sam Moore signed as triallists for Oldham and played a few games…
Watson relaxes – but only a little
You wouldn’t blame Ian Watson for using the suspension of the season as a chance to wind down. After Salford’s fairy tale run to last…
Betfred Championship news round up
Widnes Vikings’ young outside back Lloyd Roby has been working extra hours to supply vital protective clothing to key workers around the country. Roby works…
Drunk runs though Burnley and meeting the prime minister, the story of the invincible Dewsbury Rams
Only two teams in the history of British rugby league have achieved a perfect season. Hull FC’s Invincibles team of 1978-79, which won 26 games…
Bradford Bulls furlough staff
Bradford Bulls have become the latest club to the majority of their staff have been furlough. They join Championship counterparts Widnes, Featherstone, Halifax, Sheffield and…
Derek Beaumont keen to retain promotion
Derek Beaumont believes there is enough strength in the Championship to support a 14-team Super League. The Leigh owner, speaking on Rugby League Back Chat,…
Salford become first Super League club to confirm furlough measures
Salford Red Devils have become the first Super League club to confirm they have furloughed employees. While at least five Super League clubs are thought…
Widnes the latest to furlough staff
Widnes Vikings have confirmed that players and staff have been placed on furlough leave. The Championship club is the latest club to confirm they have…
Oldham assistant has coronavirus
Oldham’s assistant coach, Brendan Sheridan, has contracted the Coronavirus. Roughyeds chairman Chris Hamilton confirmed the news in a statement on the club’s website. “In his…
Summer Bash set to be scrapped
Rugby league’s day at the seaside looks set to be culled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s Summer Bash is all but…