Category: Championship
Two named Yorkshire clubs propose controversial change to Super League promotion
BATLEY BULLDOGS and Dewsbury Rams have got together to put a motion to this Wednesday’s meeting of the RFL Council that is intended to change…
Talks ‘progressing well’ as ex-Castleford Tigers boss Craig Lingard set for rugby league return
EX-CASTLEFORD TIGERS head coach Craig Lingard looks destined to take over at Sheffield Eagles with talks ‘progressing well’. Rugby League Live yesterday revealed that Sheffield…
Josh Drinkwater rejected Super League move to sign for Oldham in major Championship coup
JOSH DRINKWATER rejected moves to Super League to sign for Oldham in a major coup for the Championship side. Oldham, who were promoted to the…
Sheffield Eagles announce plans for new head coach as Mark Aston takes up new role
FOLLOWING discussions between Mark Aston and the Board of Directors, an agreement has been reached for Mark to move into a temporary new role at…
Championship chief executive reveals club was denied entry into Super League amidst Leicester Tigers takeover bid
HUNSLET chief executive Neil Hampshire has revealed that the club was denied entry into Super League in 1999 and that the West Yorkshire club was…
League Express Podcast 66 – Focus on the Championship and League 1
In this week’s episode of the League Express Podcast, Jake Kearnan and Martyn Sadler are joined by the Hunslet CEO Neil Hampshire to discuss how…
Ex-Warrington Wolves star Josh Drinkwater joins shock UK club
ODHAM have announced the shock signing of halfback Josh Drinkwater on a one-year deal for the 2025 Betfred Championship season. The Australian commits to the…
Brian Noble’s honesty on IMG grading and getting back to Super League with Bradford Bulls
BRADFORD BULLS have a long way to go before they reach a Grade A score to be assured of a Super League place. Currently, the…
Every Super League club’s dual-registration partners in 2025
DUAL-REGISTRATION has become a controversial feature of rugby league since its introduction back in 2013. It’s an arrangement between clubs whereby a rugby league player…
New Featherstone Rovers recruit reveals he turned down Super League interest to sign for James Ford’s side after Hull FC exit
NEW Featherstone Rovers recruit Carlos Tuimavave has revealed that he turned down Super League interest to sign for James Ford’s side following his exit from…
