Category: League One
Betfred League 1 news round up
KEIGHLEY COUGARS coach Rhys Lovegrove has hailed a near-perfect pre-season as he readies his squad for a promotion push this year. But he knows it…
Leigh’s second-half performance grants a comfortable win over Dewsbury
The 2020 Betfred Championship began with Leigh Centurions defeating Dewsbury Rams by an impressive 36-10 scoreline. After just six miutes, Danny Addy was penalised by…
Betfred League 1 news round up
Newcastle Thunder coach Simon Finnigan will be an excited spectator on Monday evening when the Coral Challenge Cup draw takes place at Rochdale Hornets’ Crown…
Rochdale land Hopkins coup
Rochdale Hornets have completed the impressive acquisition of forward Sam Hopkins. Hopkins, 29, has represented Wales internationally and played in Super League with Leigh. He…
Hunslet capture powerhouse prop
Hunslet have completed the impressive signing of prop Alex Rowe. The 34-year-old joins the club after a season with Newcastle Thunder, one of Hunslet’s rivals…
Keighley star diagnosed with heart condition
A Keighley Cougars player has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Jordan Aitchison will take a step away from the field after the condition was…
Castleford and Keighley create dual-reg partnership
Castleford Tigers have agreed a dual-registration partnership with Keighley Cougars. The Tigers have joined forces with the League 1 club in a move that will…
Peltier hoping to draw on past experience
Doncaster forward Ross Peltier is hoping his experience of promotion from League 1 could prove beneficial to his club this season. The 27-year-old won a…
Betfred League 1 news round up
Workington Town hooker Dec O’Donnell is ready to repay the faith the club have shown in him by stepping into the role Sean Penkywicz has…
Gareth Walker talks to two new Super League signings who benefited from a Championship apprenticeship
In the modern game, the most common route to becoming a Super League player is through the junior systems at a top-flight club. Players join…
