Clubs and players react to Championship & League 1 season cancellation
Clubs and players have been reacting to the news that there will be no more Championship or League 1 in 2020.
Championship
Toulouse still focused on Super League; respect RFL decision on season end
Toulouse president Bernard Sarrazain says they respect the decision of the RFL to end the Championship season and re-affirmed their Super League ambitions.
Brandon Pickersgill signs new Bradford deal
Bradford full-back Brandon Pickersgill has signed a new one-year deal with the club.
Mark Kheirallah signs new deal with Toulouse
Mark Kheirallah has signed a two-year contract extension with Toulouse, one of which is optional.
Tony Maurel to leave Toulouse at end of season
Toulouse winger Tony Maurel will leave the club at the end of the 2020 season.
Featherstone slam decision to end season
Featherstone have slammed the decision to end the 2020 Championship season and says Super League clubs are making decisions based on self-interest.
Championship and League 1 will not resume in 2020 but new autumn competition planned
The Championship and League 1 competitions will not resume in 2020, the RFL have confirmed.
Featherstone want Super League place after Toronto withdraw for 2020 season
Featherstone Rovers want Toronto Wolfpack’s Super League place after the Canadian club sparked anger among rugby league chiefs by announcing their withdrawal for the remainder of the 2020 season.
Toulouse winger Paul Marcon pens new contract
France international Paul Marcon has signed a new two-year deal with Toulouse, with the option for a third season.
Brett Ferres extends Featherstone stay
Brett Ferres has signed a one-year contract extension with Featherstone, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2021.
Swinton duo pen new deals
Swinton duo Rhodri Lloyd and Will Hope have signed new deals with the club.
Swinton sign former Wigan and Leigh forward Nick Gregson
Swinton have signed former Wigan and Leigh back-rower Nick Gregson for the 2021 season.
Jack Hansen commits to Swinton
Swinton half-back Jack Hansen has signed a new deal to keep him at the club until the end of 2022.
Young half-back signs new Featherstone deal
Featherstone have handed a one-year extension to young half-back Jake Sweeting.
Featherstone sign Leeds pair after reserve grade cancellation
Featherstone have signed Leeds youngsters Loui McConnell and Liam Whitton, following the news that reserve grade rugby league would not return in 2020.
Sam Hallas pens new Bradford deal
Bradford hooker Sam Hallas has signed a one-year contract extension.
French ‘derby’ in Super League would be massive for the game, says Mark Kheirallah
When Mark Kheirallah first signed for Toulouse Olympique in 2012, the player wasn’t even entirely keen on learning the French language as he only expected to be there for a ...
Dewsbury coach Lee Greenwood signs contract extension
Dewsbury coach Lee Greenwood has signed a new deal that will see him stay at the club until the end of 2022.
RFL delay decision on Championship and League 1 seasons
The RFL board has delayed a decision on whether to restart the Championship and League 1 seasons.
Johnathon Ford extends Toulouse stay
Toulouse half-back Johnathon Ford has signed a contract extension with the club for the next two seasons.
Featherstone forward Jimmy Beckett signs contract extension
Featherstone prop Jimmy Beckett has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.
No date on the horizon for fans returning to games
While Super League is returning next month behind closed doors, there is no date on the horizon for fans returning to games.
Swinton captain Rhodri Lloyd set to run for Save the Children
Swinton captain Rhodri Lloyd is set to take part in a unique worldwide charity run in support of Save The Children’s Yemen appeal.
Swinton board completes shares deal
Swinton have confirmed that the current board now holds a significant controlling stake in the company after negotiations with the club’s former directors.
Joe Bretherton extends Toulouse stay
Toulouse prop Joe Bretherton has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, with the option of a further year.