How Championship and League 1 will work in 2019
We now know the shape of the game in 2019.
Championship
Sheffield sign Batley hooker James Davey
Sheffield have signed Batley hooker James Davey on a two-year deal from 2019.
Richard Marshall: We have got value out of our reserves this season
Halifax coach Richard Marshall lauded the club’s reserves after five players featured in their defeat at Widnes.
Featherstone chairman hits out at clubs and RFL chief
Featherstone chairman Mark Campbell has hit out at fellow clubs and the RFL chief executive following Friday’s EGM.
Swinton grateful for Championship survival chance
The changes to the Championship for 2019 have thrown a lifeline for Swinton, who had been set for relegation to League 1.
Rimmer: We need to now draw a line under it
RFL chief executive Ralph Rimmer says that the sport needs to draw a line under the last period and focus on the future.
Championship confirms increase to 14 teams, lifeline for bottom club
The Championship will increase to 14 teams next season as part of the league re-structuring.
Watch: Championship and League 1 clubs to reject RFL proposals
See what the Championship and League 1 advisory group had to say about the RFL proposals due to be voted on at tomorrow’s EGM.
Super League clubs accused of scaremongering ahead of EGM vote
Super League clubs have been accused of trying to influence votes ahead of Friday’s RFL EGM to decide on the structure of the game.
Hull KR make four changes; London welcome back Will Lovell
Hull KR make four changes to their 19-man squad, as London welcome back Will Lovell in the place of the injured Daniel Harrison. Tim Sheens announces that the Rovers will...
Widnes Vikings remain unchanged; Simon Grix returns for Halifax
Widnes Vikings remain unchanged from their fixture against Leeds Rhinos, as Simon Grix returns for Halifax. Francis Cummins has made no changes to the side that lost to Leeds Rhinos...
Featherstone land Leeds youngster Dakota Whylie
Featherstone have signed Leeds winger Dakota Whylie on a one-year deal from 2019.
Toulouse, Halifax and Bradford dominate award nominations
The nominations for the 2018 Championship and League 1 awards have been confirmed.
Batley snap up Rochdale star Danny Yates
Batley have signed Rochdale half-back Danny Yates for the 2019 season.
Championship Shield round-up: Newman stars for Featherstone, local lads inspire Leigh, Batley perform comeback
Round four of the Championship Shield provided us with some cracking games.
Adebiyi back for London; Toulouse welcome back Mika and Sangare
Sadiq Adebiyi is back for London on Sunday and Toulouse will welcome back Con Mika and Justin Sangare.
Featherstone sign Morgan Punchard
Featherstone Rovers have acquired the services of talented youngster Morgan Punchard for the 2019 season. The 19-year old's past experience includes time spent at Halifax and Australian side Darlington-Point Colembally...
Five things to look forward to: Warriors Grand Final surge, NRL Finals kick-off, St Helens seek revenge
Wigan Warriors v Wakefield Trinity It has been quite the fortnight for Wigan fans - with wins over Challenge Cup champs and table toppers St Helens. Tonight they face a Wakefield...
Featherstone snap up Papua New Guinea stars
Featherstone have signed Papua New Guinea internationals Ase Boas and Watson Boas for the 2019 season.
Championship Shield round-up: Featherstone go top, Leigh stunned, Brown inspires Swinton
There were a couple of tight affairs in the Championship Shield on the weekend.
Kieran Dixon and Eddie Battye commit to London Broncos
London Broncos have handed new deals to Kieran Dixon and Eddie Battye.
Featherstone name just 15 players in squad for Leigh clash
Struggling Featherstone have only been able to name a 15-man squad for their game against Leigh this weekend.
Salford want to go 7/7 in The Qualifiers
Salford centre Kris Welham says they not only want to secure Super League survival, but win seven from seven in The Qualifiers this season.
France name training squad for autumn internationals
France coach Aurelien Cologni has named a 28-man training squad for their internationals this autumn.