Whitehaven stalwart sets Championship goal for testimonial season

PROUD skipper James Newton says leading Whitehaven back to the Championship play-offs would be the perfect accompaniment to the award of a testimonial. The 32-year-old…

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Championship club terminates forward’s contract after “serious breach of operating rules”

WHITEHAVEN have terminated the contract of forward Dalton Desmond-Walker following what the club has termed a “serious breach of operating rules”. The 30-year-old Australian only…

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Castleford Tigers and Salford Red Devils pair head out on loan

WHITEHAVEN have confirmed the signing of Castleford Tigers and Salford Red Devils pair George Hill and Nathan Connell respectively. Connell, a versatile fullback, has impressed…

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Whitehaven’s Dion Aiye given eight-match ban and stripped of captaincy after being found guilty of assault and harassment

WHITEHAVEN veteran Dion Aiye has been given an eight-match ban by an RFL Tribunal and stripped of his captaincy of the Cumbrian club after being…

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Whitehaven captain sentenced after admitting assault and harassment

WHITEHAVEN captain Dion Aiye has been sentenced after admitting assault and harassment of an ex-partner. At Preston Crown Court last Thursday, the court heard that…

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Bradford Bulls seemingly knocked back in pursuit of international back

BRADFORD BULLS have been seemingly knocked back in their pursuit of international winger Jake Maizen. Yesterday, Rugby League Live reported that the Bulls were hunting the…

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Seven players awaiting wage payment from Championship club as cash flow problem revealed

SEVEN players are still awaiting payment of their February wages from Championship club Whitehaven. In a statement shared on their social media pages, the Cumbrian…

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Ex-Bradford Bulls and Keighley Cougars prop Dalton Desmond-Walker signs for UK club

FORMER Bradford Bulls and Keighley Cougars prop Dalton Desmond-Walker has signed a two-year deal with Championship side Whitehaven. No stranger to the British game, Desmond-Walker…

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Five early, bold predictions for the 2024 Championship season

THE 2024 Championship season promises to be one of the most highly-anticipated in recent years. With the relegation of Wakefield Trinity and the promotion of…

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Papua New Guinea international Edene Gebbie makes UK move

PAPUA NEW GUINEA powerhouse Edene Gebbie is the latest Pacific Islander to make the move to the northern hemisphere. This time Gebbie has linked up…

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