Featherstone announce Gadwin Springer signing
Featherstone have announced the signing of French prop Gadwin Springer for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Championship
All eyes on the biggest regular season Championship game in years
It’s the shoot-out we’ve all been waiting for, as the two 100% records in the Championship to head-to-head with Featherstone against Toulouse.
Swinton part company with head coach Stuart Littler
Relegation-threatened Championship club Swinton have parted company with Ireland head coach Stuart Littler.
York extend Mikey Lewis loan
York have extended the loan deal of Mikey Lewis from Hull KR on a week-to-week basis.
York bring in Huddersfield youngster Aidan McGowan on loan
York have signed young full-back Aidan McGowan from Huddersfield on loan.
James Green to retire at end of season
York prop James Green has announced he will retire at the end of the season so he can fully focus on work commitments.
Championship round-up: Featherstone claim late victory, Batley beat Newcastle & York put Swinton to the sword
Here’s what happened in each of the five Championship ties played this weekend…
London Broncos handed points deduction after refusing to play Toulouse
London Broncos have been deducted two competition points for failing to fulfil their Betfred Championship away fixture with Toulouse in April.
London Broncos’ clash with Widnes postponed while more in doubt
Matches across all three tiers of professional rugby league this weekend are set to fall victim to the rise in Covid-19 infections.
Luke Hooley catching the eye at Batley
Full-back Luke Hooley has praised Batley as the best club he’s ever been at, with his recent form catching the attention of several clubs.
Featherstone captain James Lockwood hailed after mad dash home
Featherstone captain James Lockwood received the praises of his coach after making a dash to Yorkshire and back to lead his team to victory over York in the 1895 Cup ...
Featherstone 41-34 York: Rovers win 1895 Cup final at Wembley
Winger Jacob Doyle scored two tries on only his second appearance for Featherstone to help them to a 41-34 victory over York in the 1895 Cup final at Wembley.
York required to have COVID tests on Saturday morning as 1895 Cup final still in doubt
The York squad will have to undertake a further round of COVID testing on Saturday morning for the 1895 Cup final to go ahead.
1895 Cup final gets green light
It has been confirmed that Saturday’s 1895 Cup final between Featherstone and York will go ahead.
London Broncos move to AFC Wimbledon rubber stamped
London Broncos’ move to AFC Wimbledon’s new stadium at Plough Lane has been officially approved.
York re-sign Mikey Lewis on loan from Hull KR
York have re-signed half-back Mikey Lewis on a two-week loan deal from Hull KR.
1895 Cup final at risk due to Covid outbreak
This weekend’s 1895 Cup final between Featherstone and York is in doubt due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the Rovers camp.
Toulouse snap up Romain Navarrete
Toulouse have signed prop Romain Navarrete from fellow Championship side London Broncos on a deal until the end of 2023.
Is it worth the sacrifice? Championship clubs left in limbo over central funding
Batley coach Craig Lingard says the ongoing uncertainty over central funding could see people walk away from the game.
Swinton bring in Owen Buckley on loan from Widnes
Swinton have signed Widnes winger Owen Buckley on a two-week loan deal.
Youngster re-signs for Leeds and is loaned out to York
Hooker Corey Johnson, who retired from rugby league last year, has re-signed for Leeds and been loaned out to Championship side York alongside team-mate Corey Hall.
“He’s a rugby league legend” – Brian McDermott hailed as he attends first Oldham training session
Oldham assistant coach Brendan Sheridan is eager to pick the brains of Brian McDermott, who attended his first training session with the Roughyeds on Tuesday.
Champ Chat: Should all Toulouse’s home games now be cancelled?
There’s a peculiar look to the top of the Championship table, with Toulouse sitting pretty at the top despite winning three games less than rivals Featherstone.
Bradford extend loan of Hull KR half-back Joe Keyes
Bradford have extended the loan deal of half-back Joe Keyes from Hull KR.
1895 Cup final to be shown live on BBC
The 1895 Cup final between Featherstone and York will be shown live on the BBC.