Challenge Cup third round draw
The draw for the third round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup, including Championship clubs, was made live on Twitter earlier this afternoon.
NRC Preview – London Skolars v Hemel Stags
London Skolars coach Joe Mbu has warned his squad not to underestimate Hemel Stags ahead of Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture.
Northern Rail Cup Previews
The new-look Northern Rail Cup gets underway this weekend with four group games, including professional rugby league debuts for Gloucestershire All Golds and Hemel Stags.
Hemel Stags excited for professional debut
Hemel Stags are preparing for the biggest game in the club’s history when they will make their professional debut at fellow newcomers University of Gloucestershire All Golds on Sunday March ...
Northern Rail Cup set for kick-off
A place in the Northern Rail Finals Day at The Shay on July 20 will be the ultimate goal for the eight clubs who kick off the group stages of ...
RFL bans shoulder charge with immediate effect
The RFL has banned the shoulder charge from Super League, the Championships and beyond with immediate effect.
Only 9 Championships teams to run with Under 20s
Only nine of the 23 Championship clubs will run under 20s teams this season.
Shoulder charge banned by RLIF
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.
Championship Grand Final set for Leigh
The 2013 Kingstone Press Championships Finals Day will be staged at the Leigh Sports Village on Sunday September 29.
Northern Rail Cup Final to be held at Halifax
The 2013 Northern Rail Cup final will be held at The Shay in Halifax.
Championship snub Club Call
The Kingstone Press Championship clubs have elected to stick with a ‘traditional’ play-off system when the top eight clubs at the end of the regular season step up the race ...
London Broncos announce Hemel Stags link
London Broncos have linked up with their second Kingstone Championship 1 club, in the shape of Hemel Stags.
Kingstone Press Cider are new Championships sponsor
Kingstone Press Cider will become the official title sponsor of the Championships for the next two seasons.
Rimmer excited about Championships gamble
RFL chief operating officer Ralph Rimmer has faith that the three new additions to the ranks of semi-professional clubs in the UK can thrive.
Stevenson happy to plant new roots at Hemel
Hemel Stags skipper Chris Stevenson is delighted to be helping spread the gospel of Rugby League in the South of England this season.
RFL appoints former FA chief Brian Barwick as new chairman
The RFL has appointed former Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick as its new chairman.
Sarginson to pull on Hemel jersey again
Former Hemel player Dan Sarginson will turn out for the Stags in their pre-season friendly against his current club London Broncos on Sunday.
Hemel get Sharp
Hemel Stags have today announced the signing of Australian playmaker Chad Sharp.
Championship to run with top eight play-offs
The newly-expanded 14-team Championship will run with a top eight play-off system, akin to Super League, while two clubs will be relegated to Championship 1 at the end of the ...
Hemel line up Broncos test
Hemel Stags will start their preparation for their inaugural campaign in Championship 1 with a friendly game against Super League outfit London Broncos U19s.
Local pair sign for Hemel
New Championship 1 side Hemel Stags have signed two local players in the shape of Gareth Swindells and Tom Sadler.
Hemel continue squad building for 2013
Hemel Stags have continued their squad building for next season with the signings of Eddie Mbaraga and Jake Hobbs.
New Championship 1 side to hold open trials
New Championship 1 side Hemel Stags are to hold open trials as they look to recruit a squad for next season.