York v Castleford: James Clare and Liam Harris discover fate after Tribunal
Castleford winger James Clare and York half-back Liam Harris have both been handed three-match bans after a Disciplinary Tribunal.
Championship
Irish international Dec O’Donnell returns to Workington
Ireland international hooker Dec O’Donnell has returned to Workington Town after leaving London Broncos.
Featherstone Rovers tease Josh Dugan link
Featherstone chairman Mark Campbell has revealed that the club were in talks with Josh Dugan’s agent.
Star-studded line-up set to present Monday Night Rugby League
Kevin Brown, Leon Pryce and Jodie Cunningham have all been confirmed as part of Monday Night’s Rugby League punditry team on Premier Sports.
Joey Leilua wants to help take Featherstone to Super League
Featherstone’s new recruit Joey Leilua wants to play in the World Cup this autumn, but says his main focus is helping Rovers gain promotion to Super League.
Featherstone Rovers make major statement of intent with trio of signings
Featherstone Rovers have made three blockbuster signings ahead of the new season in the shape of Adam Cuthbertson, Ryley Jacks and Ben Mathiou.
Workington Town chairman on Championship survival aim & stadium hope
Championship club Workington Town have appointed John Pleasants as chairman in a full-time capacity after previously being interim chair.
Presenter confirmed for Premier Sports Championship coverage
Emma Jones will present Championship games on Premier Sports every Monday night, with York-Featherstone being the first game televised next week.
Barrow’s Nathan Mossop granted testimonial by the RFL
Barrow hooker Nathan Mossop has been granted a 12-month testimonial by the Rugby Football League in 2022.
Warrington forward returns to Widnes on loan
Widnes have signed young Warrington forward Eribe Doro on an initial one month’s loan.
James Ford relishing opportunity to face Brian McDermott again
York head coach James Ford is looking forward to seeing Brian McDermott return to the Championship in 2022.
Championship Summer Bash new venue revealed
The Championship Summer Bash is back for the first time in three years in 2022 – and heading for Headingley!
Pre-season round up: Alex Walmsley testimonial, Leeds win derby over Bradford and Featherstone defeat Wakefield
A round up of all this weekend’s pre-season friendly fixtures.
Adam Tangata praises Scott Grix’s impact at Halifax
Halifax forward Adam Tangata has commended the impact of coach Scott Grix.
Full-back returns to Halifax Panthers on trial as club captains confirmed
Halifax Panthers have confirmed that full-back Joe Martin has re-joined the club on trial as well as announcing their captains for the upcoming season.
International hooker departs London Broncos
London Broncos have confirmed the departure of Declan O’Donnell.
Ex-Castleford full-back Calum Turner joins Championship club
The 22-year-old made 15 first team appearances for Super League side Castleford and spent last season with Newcastle Thunder.
Halifax Panthers don’t want to be underdogs in Super League promotion fight
Halifax Panthers no longer want to be underdogs of the Championship as the club aim for promotion, says Adam Tangata.
Pauli Pauli receives two-match ban
York forward Pauli Pauli has received a two-match ban following the club’s pre-season friendly with Castleford.
Batley out to maintain place among Championship top dogs
Batley are aiming to go one better than they did in 2021 and finish even higher in the Championship league table, according to captain James Brown.
Bradford captain on leader Dec Patton, Jordan Lilley blow & play-off goal
Bradford captain Steve Crossley has been impressed with the club’s star signing of Dec Patton in pre-season training as the club targets the play-offs.
Featherstone excited for the arrival of Joey Leilua
Featherstone are still waiting for the arrival of star signing Joey Leilua, but his team-mates are looking forward to welcoming him.
Leigh Centurions 2022 squad numbers announced
Leigh Centurions have announced their 2022 squad numbers.
Former player banned for two years following test in 2014
Former Leigh forward Jamie Acton has been banned for two years after a sample collected in 2014 was re-tested by the UK Anti-Doping agency.
Leigh confirm signing of Kieran Dixon following trial period
Leigh have signed goal-kicking speedster Kieran Dixon following a successful trial with the Championship club.