Sheffield and Halifax furlough players and staff due to coronavirus pandemic
Sheffield and Halifax are the latest Championship clubs to furlough its players and staff.
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Harrison Hansen extends Toulouse stay
Toulouse forward Harrison Hansen has signed a new deal that will see him stay at the clubs until at least the end of 2021.
Toulouse to have mini pre-season before Championship starts again
Toulouse trainer Adam Innes says the club want to have a mini pre-season before the Championship season gets back up and running.
Oldham running a mile for hospitalised assistant coach Brendan Sheridan
Oldham players are running a mile for assistant coach Brendan Sheridan, who is battling coronavirus in hospital.
Bradford place employees on furlough leave
Bradford have placed the majority of their employees on furlough leave because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Dewsbury furlough staff in coronavirus crisis
Dewsbury have confirmed they have furloughed all staff to help ease financial strain on the club during the coronavirus pandemic.
Widnes set to put players and staff on furlough leave
Widnes have confirmed they are set to put their players and staff on furlough leave.
Oldham assistant coach in hospital with coronavirus
Oldham assistant coach Brendan Sheridan is currently in hospital being treated for coronavirus.
Featherstone put majority of players and staff on furlough leave
Featherstone have placed most of their players, coaches and staff on furlough leave during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nick Glohe leaves Leigh to return to Australia
Leigh forward Nick Glohe has left the club and returned to Australia.
How Toulouse are tackling the coronavirus pandemic
Toulouse president Bernard Sarrazain wants their fans to stay safe and remain positive during the challenging coronavirus pandemic.
Featherstone pair return home to be with families
Featherstone pair Louis Jouffret and Dean Parata have returned home to be with their families during the coronavirus outbreak.
Championship and League 1 clubs issue responses to RFL meeting
Championship and League One clubs have been responding to a meeting between all clubs and the RFL on Tuesday.
Leigh owner praises RFL’s strong leadership over coronavirus issue
Leigh owner Derek Beaumont has praised the RFL for their handling of the coronavirus situation, as he hopes to keep his players in training.
Jarrod Sammut given four-match suspension
Leigh half-back Jarrod Sammut has been given a four-match ban for a spear tackle.
Widnes chief says they’re in a strong position; but supports calls for government help
Widnes chief executive Phil Finney says their turbulent experience of 2019 has left the club well prepared for the uncertainty of the current situation.
1895 Cup draw postponed due to coronavirus
The draw for rounds one and two of the 1895 Cup have been temporarily postponed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Championship game called off due to coronavirus fears
This weekend’s Championship clash between Dewsbury and Toulouse has been called off due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Featherstone recall prop from loan deal
Featherstone have recalled prop Jimmy Beckett from his loan at Championship counterparts Oldham.
Sheffield forward Joel Farrell given one-match ban
Sheffield back-rower Joel Farrell has received a one-match suspension.
Championship round-up: Five wins from five for Toulouse, Worthington scores four, York almost shock London
There were plenty of high-scoring affairs in round five of the Betfred Championship.
Tommy Lee comes out of retirement to sign for Halifax
Veteran hooker Tommy Lee has come out of retirement to sign for Championship side Halifax for the rest of the season.
York sign Huddersfield hooker on loan
York have signed Huddersfield hooker Reiss Butterworth on a one-month loan.
Former Featherstone hooker joins Bradford
Bradford have signed ex-Featherstone hooker Danny Maskill for the 2020 season.
York double-header moved to different venue
York have confirmed their Super League and Championship double-header later this month has been moved to Bootham Crescent.