Chris Dean to retire at the end of 2019
Widnes Vikings have confirmed confirm that Chris Dean will retire from rugby league at the end of the current season.
Championship
Patrick Ah Van leaves Widnes for rugby union
Widnes winger Patrick Ah Van has left the club with immediate effect to take up an offer in rugby union.
Tom Gilmore joins Halifax for 2020
Halifax have signed half-back Tom Gilmore from Widnes for the 2020 campaign.
Halifax confirm seven departures
Halifax have confirmed that seven players will leave the club at the end of the season, including Shane Grady, Ben Johnston, Ben Kaye and Will Sharp.
Championship round-up: Bradford say goodbye to Odsal, Barrow relegated, Chris Dean scores on home farewell
There were high scores and dramatic finales in the latest round of Championship action.
Widnes have got to hold heads up high, says Kieron Purtill
Widnes coach Kieron Purtill believes the club can be proud of their Wembley trip considering the state they were in earlier in the year.
Sheffield captain Matt James signs new deal
Sheffield captain Matt James has signed a new two-year deal with the club.
Championship play-off dates confirmed as Betfred extend sponsorship
Betfred is to extend its sponsorship of the Championship and League 1 for a further two years, doubling their investment in the process.
Toulouse to pay tribute to Archie Bruce
Toulouse will hold a minute’s applause in tribute to Archie Bruce, ahead of their Championship game against Dewsbury at Blagnac on Saturday.
Swinton hint at renaming club to Manchester
Swinton have dropped a strong hint that the club will change its next to Manchester next year.
1895 Cup should stay forever, insists Mark Aston
Sheffield coach Mark Aston insists the 1895 Cup should continue forever and is already planning next year’s trip to Wembley.
Top try scorer Ryan Ince released by Widnes
Widnes have released winger Ryan Ince by mutual consent.
Barrow duo ruled out for rest of campaign
Barrow pair Liam Paisley and Nathan Mossop will miss the rest of the season with injuries.
Highlights: Challenge Cup & 1895 Cup finals at Wembley
Here are the highlights from the Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup finals.
Dewsbury Moor players get tattoos in memory of Archie Bruce
Dewsbury Moor players have got inked in tribute to former team-mate Archie Bruce.
1895 Cup winning duo commit to Sheffield
Sheffield duo Joel Farrell and Ryan Millar have signed two-year deals with the 1895 Cup winners.
Barrow forward handed two-match ban
Barrow forward Jono Smith faces a two-match ban for a Grade C dangerous contact charge handed to him by the match review panel.
Hull-bound Johnstone has played last game for Widnes
Hull-bound Johnstone has played last game for WidnesWidnes hooker Jordan Johnstone has played his last game for the club, ahead of his move to Hull for 2020.
Featherstone sack Papua New Guinea international Thompson Teteh
Featherstone have sacked centre Thompson Teteh for a serious breach of contract.
Sheffield beat Widnes in inaugural 1895 Cup final – talking points & player ratings
Sheffield became the first ever winners of the 1895 Cup with a 36-18 victory against Widnes at Wembley.
RFL approve Bradford application for Dewsbury move for 2020 only
The Rugby Football League has approved an application from Bradford to play home matches at Dewsbury’s Tetley’s Stadium for 2020 only, with the club remaining in special measures.
Team news: 1895 Cup final (Sat)
Widnes will welcome back eight regulars for the 1895 Cup final against Sheffield on Saturday.
Johnny Whiteley MBE to present 1895 Cup
Hull legend Johnny Whiteley MBE will present the 1895 Cup to the winners at Wembley on Saturday evening.
Swinton forward signs new deal
Utility Billy Brickhill has signed a new deal with Swinton for 2020, with the option for a further year.