Championship Preview: Halifax v Dewsbury
Halifax coach Karl Harrison is bracing his troops for a demanding 10 days as the Easter schedule approaches.
Halifax coach Karl Harrison is bracing his troops for a demanding 10 days as the Easter schedule approaches.
Ryan Wright could miss out for Dewsbury Rams, while James Craven faces a fitness test after pulling out of last week’s match against Leigh Centurions during the pre-match warm-up.
Keighley pair Richie Barnett and Danny Jones are in the Championship Team of the Week after helping the Cougars to their first win of the season against York.
The draw for the third round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup, including Championship clubs, was made live on Twitter earlier this afternoon.
Barrow were rewarded the Performance of the Week after getting their first win of the season against Dewsbury.
Match stats from Barrow Raiders v Dewsbury Rams
Barrow Raiders forwards Jamie Butler and Jack Spencer could return from wrist and foot injuries respectively.
Match stats from Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams
Swinton Lions’ caretaker coach Ian Watson will be without Chris Clarke (broken thumb) and Jordan Burke (ankle) for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship fixture with Dewsbury Rams.
Wakefield’s main sponsor have collapsed and left them with a six-figure deficit.
Dewsbury Rams coach Glenn Morrison praised his defence following his side’s 46-8 rout over Whitehaven on Sunday.
Last season’s Grand Finalists Sheffield and Featherstone have two players each in this week’s Championship Team of the Week.
Match stats from Dewsbury Rams v Whitehaven RLFC
Dewsbury Rams coach Glenn Morrison believes their defensive efforts have been key to their solid start to the Kingstone Press Championship.
Only nine of the 23 Championship clubs will run under 20s teams this season.
The shoulder charge, already forbidden in the NRL, has been banned for this weekend’s World Club Challenge and the end of season World Cup.
Batley and Sheffield have two players each in the Championship Team of the Week after both posting comfortable victories at the weekend.
Match stats from Hunslet Hawks v Dewsbury Rams
Hunslet Hawks coach Barry Eaton is calling on his side to eliminate their own errors as they prepare to face Dewsbury Rams on Sunday.
The 2013 Kingstone Press Championships Finals Day will be staged at the Leigh Sports Village on Sunday September 29.
The 2013 Northern Rail Cup final will be held at The Shay in Halifax.
Newly-promoted Whitehaven have two players in the Championship team of the week after they made it back-to-back wins against Keighley on Sunday.
Match stats from Dewsbury Rams v Featherstone Rovers