Sheffield beat Widnes in inaugural 1895 Cup final – talking points & player ratings
Sheffield became the first ever winners of the 1895 Cup with a 36-18 victory against Widnes at Wembley.
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Dewsbury Moor players get tattoos in memory of Archie Bruce
Dewsbury Moor players have got inked in tribute to former team-mate Archie Bruce.
1895 Cup winning duo commit to Sheffield
Sheffield duo Joel Farrell and Ryan Millar have signed two-year deals with the 1895 Cup winners.
Barrow forward handed two-match ban
Barrow forward Jono Smith faces a two-match ban for a Grade C dangerous contact charge handed to him by the match review panel.
Hull-bound Johnstone has played last game for Widnes
Hull-bound Johnstone has played last game for WidnesWidnes hooker Jordan Johnstone has played his last game for the club, ahead of his move to Hull for 2020.
Featherstone sack Papua New Guinea international Thompson Teteh
Featherstone have sacked centre Thompson Teteh for a serious breach of contract.
RFL approve Bradford application for Dewsbury move for 2020 only
The Rugby Football League has approved an application from Bradford to play home matches at Dewsbury’s Tetley’s Stadium for 2020 only, with the club remaining in special measures.
Team news: 1895 Cup final (Sat)
Widnes will welcome back eight regulars for the 1895 Cup final against Sheffield on Saturday.
Johnny Whiteley MBE to present 1895 Cup
Hull legend Johnny Whiteley MBE will present the 1895 Cup to the winners at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Swinton forward signs new deal
Utility Billy Brickhill has signed a new deal with Swinton for 2020, with the option for a further year.
New York ground set for capacity increase
The capacity of York’s new Community Stadium will be increased.
Batley ace Archie Bruce died of asphyxiation
A post-mortem examination has found that Batley half-back Archie Bruce died of asphyxiation.
Swinton chairman proud of nice gesture from ball boys
Swinton chairman Andy Mazey was taken back by heart-warming gestures from two of the club’s ball boys.
Batley and Dewsbury Moor unveil special shirt in memory of Archie Bruce
Batley and Dewsbury Moor have released the ACB9 shirt, with all profits going to the Rugby Football League Benevolent Fund.
Batley “don’t know anymore” about Archie Bruce’s death
An investigation has been launched in to the cause of the death of Batley youngster Archie Bruce, found dead in his Toulouse hotel room on Sunday.
Thousands raised in memory of Archie Bruce
A JustGiving page set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund in memory of Batley player Archie Bruce has already reached £3,000 in donations.
Championship round-up: Rugby League in mourning over Batley youngster, cards aplenty at Swinton, Leigh avenge defeat to Widnes
Three sides confirmed their play-off places in Round 25 of the Betfred Championship.
Toronto game abandoned due to storm
Toronto Wolfpack registered their 19th consecutive victory – though it was cut short by thunder and lightning which forced a 74th minute abandonment against Rochdale.
Batley player dies in Toulouse
Batley player Archie Bruce has tragically passed away, barely hours after making his debut for the Bulldogs in the 46-0 defeat by Toulouse in France.
Bradford to leave Odsal for groundshare with Dewsbury at Tetley’s Stadium
Bradford will leave Odsal at the end of the season and groundshare with Championship neighbours Dewsbury at the Tetley’s Stadium.
Toronto Wolfpack appoint new chairman and chief executive
Toronto Wolfpack have appointed Bob Hunter as the club’s new chairman and interim chief executive.
George Flanagan handed eight match ban
Bradford hooker George Flanagan has been banned for eight games for a Grade F “attack to the testicles” in the recent loss to Toronto.
Toulouse secure groundshare deal at 19,000 capacity Stade Ernest Wallon
Toulouse have agreed a deal to groundshare with their rugby union counterparts at Stade Ernest Wallon.