Leigh confirm return of James Laithwaite
Leigh have confirmed the re-signing of James Laithwaite until the end of the season.
Championship
York bring in experienced Championship half-back on loan
York have signed half-back Cain Southernwood from Hunslet on an initial one-month loan deal.
Championship round-up: Sheffield stun Toulouse, Widnes off the bottom
Sheffield pulled off the result of Good Friday as they beat Toulouse 44-16 to go third in the Championship.
Young Warrington forward joins Dewsbury on loan
Dewsbury have signed loose forward Ellis Robson on a month’s loan from Warrington.
Featherstone sign Dane Chisholm on loan
Featherstone have signed half-back Dane Chisholm on a season-long loan from Bradford.
Menzie Yere re-signs for Sheffield; goes out on loan to Doncaster
Sheffield have re-signed stalwart Menzie Yere after he finally received indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Championship attendances up by 52% – club-by-club averages
The RFL say that attendance increases in the Championship and League One this season show the competitions’ value to the sport.
Academy Origin to be part of the Summer Bash at Blackpool
The Academy Origin clash between Lancashire and Yorkshire will be part of the Summer Bash at Blackpool this year.
York bring in Wakefield forward on loan
York have signed front-rower Jordan Baldwinson on a one-month loan deal from Wakefield.
Hakim Miloudi joins Toronto on a permanent basis
Hakim Miloudi has joined Toronto for the remainder of the 2019 season from Hull FC.
Championship round-up: Batley beat Widnes, Thornley hat-trick, Woodburn-Hall inspires Halifax
Batley came up with the result of round nine in the Championship.
Warrington forward joins Sheffield on loan
Warrington forward Pat Moran has joined Sheffield on a one-month loan deal with immediate effect.
Rangi Chase to join amateur side for rest of 2019
Former Man of Steel Rangi Chase will join Castleford-based amateur side Cutsyke Raiders once his drugs ban ends in July.
Sky Sports to televise Summer Bash
Sky Sports have confirmed they will cover the Championship’s Summer Bash in Blackpool in May.
Jack Higginson joins Rochdale on loan
Leigh centre Jack Higginson has joined Rochdale on a month’s loan.
Nick Rawsthorne joins York on loan
York have signed outside-back Nick Rawsthorne on a one-month loan deal from Toronto.
Ash Robson pens new deal with York
York have handed outside-back Ash Robson a new two-year deal.
Widnes have had no approaches for Anthony Gelling
Widnes have had no approaches for star centre Anthony Gelling, amidst speculation linking him with a move to Castleford.
Championship round-up: Ince scores four, Dewsbury shock Featherstone, Swinton claim first win
There were a number of impressive attendances in round eight of the Championship.
Featherstone release Ase Boas with immediate effect
Featherstone have released Papua New Guinea international Ase Boas from his contract with immediate effect because of sudden changes in his family life.