Champ & L1: Sykes pens new deal, Batley sign Hall & Bravo joins Doncaster

A wrap up of the latest news in the Championship and League 1.

Championship

Batley have signed young back Elliot Hall from Workington for the 2021 Championship campaign. Hall is an England Students representative and has previously played for London Skolars and Coventry.

Dewsbury have announced the signing of winger or centre Joe Wardill for 2021. The 22-year-old came through the Hull KR academy and played several games for the club’s first-team.

The Rams have also announced the signing of prop Jordan Schofield for next season, while experienced half-back Paul Sykes has committed to his hometown club for next year. The 39-year-old has made more than 400 career appearances, and is a former Great Britain and England international.

Halifax have announced the re-signings of Connor Davies and Curtis Davies. They have both represented Wales on the international stage.

York back-rower Sam Scott has signed a new deal with the club for 2021. The 30-year-old re-joined the Knights in 2018.

League 1

Declan Hulme has signed a new two-year contract with Barrow. Hulme arrived at the Raiders from Workington in 2017.

Coventry have confirmed that Dan Coates, Dan Bedford, Andy Joy, Delaine Bedward, Elliott Townsend and Jack Dawson will be part of their squad in 2021.

Doncaster have signed back-rower Danny Bravo for the 2021 season. He has represented Jamaica on the international stage.