Category: Championship
Mathers announces retirement with immediate effect
London Broncos fullback Richie Mathers has announced his retirement from Rugby League with immediate effect. Mothers is currently suspended after being found guilty of breaching…
Championship and League 1 award shortlists revealed
The nominations for the 2015 Kingstone Press Championship and League 1 awards have been confirmed. In the Kingstone Press Championship, Paul Rowley of Leigh Centurions…
Kear commends Ainscough and co following Haven victory
John Kear praised Shaun Ainscough and his Batley team mates after recovering from a turbulent week to thrash Whitehaven 50-0. The Bulldogs had gone viral across…
Marshall praise for Fax’s Tangata
Halifax head coach Richard Marshall praised front-row Adam Tangata after his side’s 28-50 defeat to Salford. Tangata was the stand-out performer for Halifax and was rewarded…
Keegan Hirst’s wife wanted to ‘kill him’ after revealing his sexuality
The wife of Keegan Hirst, the first openly gay Rugby League player in Britain, has revealed she is proud of him, but wanted to kill…
Three hat-tricks for Red Devils in victory over Halifax
Salford Red Devils registered three hat-tricks from Niall Evalds, Ben Jones-Bishop and Greg Johnson in a nine-try performance that gave them a 28-50 victory against…
Six clubs rated ‘outstanding’ for academy systems
Twelve clubs have been awarded Category 1 Academy status following a detailed assessment of their performance and structure. It is the first time clubs have…
Lizzie Jones to lead teams out on Saturday at The Shay
Halifax have announced that ahead of this weekend’s Super 8s clash against Salford on Saturday, both teams will be led out by Lizzie Jones. Fresh…
London Broncos land Eddie Battye for 2016
London Broncos have further strengthened their squad ahead of 2016 by signing Sheffield forward Eddie Battye. Battye, who played with current Broncos coach Andrew Henderson…
Aston reflects on most “difficult” time as a coach
Sheffield Eagles coach/director of rugby Mark Aston has revealed that the decision to release 10 of the club’s first-team players has been one of the…
