Category: Championship
Five teams with a point to prove this week
There were mixed fortunes for a number of teams at the weekend, with some not getting their season off to the most desirable of starts. Of…
Bradford Bulls hand Lovegrove one-month trial
Bradford Bulls have offered a one-month trial to former Hull KR forward Rhys Lovegrove. The former Robins forward joins the Bulls after leaving London Broncos…
Green offers 50% partnership for fans to build Odsal terrace roof
Bradford Bulls chairman Marc Green has admitted that the cost of erecting a roof on Bradford’s ‘Northern Terrace’ is not as expensive as first thought…
Sheffield trial Jacks
Sheffield Eagles have taken Canadian international halfback Rhys Jacks on trial. The Australian-born playmaker has recently had a similar spell with Championship rivals Bradford, but…
Record holder Tyrer honoured to make Halifax history
There was one player in particular that enjoyed a pretty special start to the season. Halifax centre Steve Tyrer got his season off to a…
OPINION: Batley have the potential to make the Qualifiers
There was one result that stood out more than any this weekend, with Championship minnows Batley Bulldogs stunning the superstars of Leigh at Mount Pleasant….
Betts satisfied after Wakefield win
Widnes head coach Denis Betts revelled in his side’s opening day victory over Wakefield. Two tries through debutant Setaimata Sa helped secure a 24-16 win…
We must work together, says Jukes
New Leigh Centurions head coach Neil Jukes admitted his team didn’t play the conditions correctly in their shock 24-22 defeat to Batley. Patch Walker’s late…
LIVE BLOG: Sunday action for 7 February
FULL TIME: SUPER LEAGUE Hull KR 16-16 Castleford Tigers Wakefield Wildcats 16-24 Widnes Vikings CHAMPIONSHIP Batley 24-22 Leigh Bradford 22-12 Featherstone Halifax 52-6 Whitehaven Workington…
The big Championship kick-off
Months of waiting come to an end this afternoon when the 12 Championship clubs kick off their seasons. The opening weekend provides six fascinating match-ups….
