Batley stun Featherstone to book place in Championship Grand Final
Batley Bulldogs have booked their place in the Championship Grand Final following a 32-28 victory over Featherstone at the Millennium Stadium.
Batley Bulldogs have booked their place in the Championship Grand Final following a 32-28 victory over Featherstone at the Millennium Stadium.
Wigan superstar winger Bevan French is leading the way for tries in Super League this season, having scored 31 tries so far.
The Championship semi-finals have been confirmed following victories for both Batley Bulldogs and York City Knights.
The full list of nominations for this year’s Championship and League 1 awards have been announced.
Premier Sports will cover next Sunday’s Championship Elimination Play-Off between Halifax Panthers and York City Knights at The Shay.
Halifax secured a third place finish in the Championship for the second successive season with a 32-4 win over Widnes on Monday night.
Batley Bulldogs full-back Luke Hooley will be investigated for biting during their recent win over Dewsbury Rams in the Championship.
Premier Sports have confirmed their coverage for the Championship play-offs as well as revealing encouraging viewing figures.
The Championship play-offs remain open following Bradford’s 20-16 win over York at the LNER Community Stadium.
Alex Walmsley says John Kear gave him the belief and skillset to transform from an amateur player into one of the most fearsome forwards in the game.
England World Cup hopeful Victor Radley has been in the wars for Sydney Roosters, whilst Leeds are lining up a move for a Championship star.
The Championship’s Summer Bash suffered its lowest attendance yet with just a crowd of 10,763 over the weekend at Headingley Stadium.
Keegan Hirst has decided to come out of retirement to join Championship outfit Batley Bulldogs.
There may still be six rounds to go in the Championship, but the six teams competing in the play-offs has virtually been confirmed following the Summer Bash.
The Championship’s Summer Bash returns this weekend for the first time in three years.
Batley coach Craig Lingard says second place in the Championship is in reach after their win at Featherstone but has backed Rovers to reach the Grand Final.
Championship Coach of the Year Craig Lingard is working his magic at Batley again but believes he is not fashionable enough for a Super League job.
Widnes Vikings won their first game 38-0 under new head coach John Kear away to Workington Town in the Championship.
Championship clubs should not be allowed to make a “pointless” number of overseas signings and should have the same recruitment rules as Super League.
Batley boss Craig Lingard says clubs need to know as soon as possible how the rugby league landscape may be reshaped in order to avoid serious financial danger.
Warrington forward Jack Hughes is set to leave the club at the end of the season, whilst Leroy Cudjoe is planning on playing on with Huddersfield in 2023.