Blast from the Past: The golden era of Barrow RLFC
After the conclusion of the Second World War and the return of rugby league in 1945/46, Barrow enjoyed the most successful period in their history.
Club of the Week: Barrow
Contract negotiations at Barrow have been put on hold as the club is faced with the possibility of relegation this weekend.
Championship Team of the Week – August 22nd
Featherstone centres Greg Worthington and Vince Mellars are both named in the Championship Team of the Week, after Rovers’ 52-4 win over Whitehaven.
Greenwood is Championship Player of the Week
Batley Bulldogs player Miles Greenwood is the Premier Sports Championship Player of the Week after a producing a commanding display against Leigh Centurions.
Result: Swinton Lions 22-0 Barrow Raiders
Match stats from Swinton Lions v Barrow Raiders
Championships Team of the Week – August 18th
Ben Heaton and Tony Tonks are both named in the Championship Team of the Week after Halifax’s return to form against Batley.
Coyle and Skee are Premier Sports Players of the Week
Hunslet stand-off Thomas Coyle and London Skolars scrum-half Dylan Skee are the latest Premier Sports Players of the Week.
CH preview: Swinton v Barrow (Thu)
Swinton Lions coach Gary Chambers faces a double headache ahead of Thursday’s Kingstone Press Championship showdown with Barrow Raiders.
Sunday’s Championships round-up
Scores and report from Sunday’s fixtures in the Kingstone Press Championships.
Result: Barrow Raiders 36-18 Workington Town
Match stats from Barrow Raiders v Workington Town
CH preview: Barrow v Workington (Sun)
Raiders trio Liam Harrison, Kurt Haggerty and Danny Jones are expected to battle through injury concerns to face Workington Town on Sunday, while Dan Toal could also come back into ...
Championships Team of the Week – August 11th
Sheffield have three players in the Championship Team of the Week after their 20-8 win over Leigh.
March and Langley named Premier Sports POTW
Keighley Cougars player-coach Paul March and Rochdale Hornets winger Gareth Langley are the Premier Sports Players of the Week.
Result: Batley Bulldogs 54-4 Barrow Raiders
Match stats from Batley Bulldogs v Barrow Raiders
CH preview: Batley v Barrow (Sun)
Paul Mennell has an outside chance of featuring in the Batley Bulldogs side to face Barrow Raiders on Sunday.
Championships Team of the Week – August 4th
The Premier Sports Teams of the Week for both the Championship and Championship One.
Rowe and Lepori named Premier Sports POTW
Batley Bulldogs prop Alex Rowe and Oldham full-back Richard Lepori are the Premier Sports Players of the Week.
Sunday’s Championships round-up
Scores and report from Sunday’s fixtures in the Kingstone Press Championships.
Result: Barrow Raiders 26-12 Halifax RLFC
Match stats from Barrow Raiders v Halifax RLFC
CH preview: Barrow v Halifax (Sun)
Barrow Raiders prop Jamie Butler faces a fitness test to determine whether he is able to play against Halifax.
Championships Team of the Week – July 28th
Swinton Lions have two players in the Premier Sports Championship Team of the Week after their superb win over Featherstone Rovers.
Stack and Hull named Premier Sports Players of the Week
Workington Town second row Jarrad Stack and Rochdale Hornets centre Dave Hull are the Premier Sports Players of the Week.
5TWLTW: Wembley awaits, naked Charnley, shambolic London and more
Neil Barraclough has his weekly look at what we’ve learned about rugby league over the past few days.