Championship One preview: Oldham v Hemel
Oldham coach Scott Naylor will check on David Cookson and Mo Agoro as they battle to overcome groin injuries ahead of Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One clash with Hemel Stags.
Oldham coach Scott Naylor will check on David Cookson and Mo Agoro as they battle to overcome groin injuries ahead of Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One clash with Hemel Stags.
The RFL have reached the decision that the result of the recent South Wales v Oldham match, which was abandoned after 72 minutes, will stand.
The Championship One opener between South Wales Scorpions and Oldham was abandoned on Sunday, with several players down with hypothermia like symptoms.
Stand-off Shaun Owens is the only absentee for South Wales Scorpions in Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship One opener.
The draw has been made for the third round of the Challenge Cup.
Two Championship clubs will receive a bye in to the fourth round of the Challenge Cup following the withdrawal of French league clubs.
Oldham prop Phil Joy will miss the start of the Championship One season with a groin injury.
Oldham coach Scott Naylor has revealed his squad numbers ahead of their Championship One campaign that starts next month.
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Oldham have signed Salford youngster George Tyson on a season-long loan.
While the issue of promotion and relegation in 2014 has been addressed, there remains uncertainty over the future of Championship One clubs once the game re-structure takes place.
The winners of Championship One will take their place at the top 24 table in 2015, the RFL has confirmed.
Alex Davidson and Adam Files have both joined Oldham, with the pair making their debuts in a friendly yesterday.
Championship One clubs are anxiously waiting to hear if they will have anything to play for in 2014.
Oldham’s 2013 Player of the Year, Phil Joy, is struggling to be fit for the start of the new Championship 1 season.
Oldham have announced that half-back Lewis Palfrey will continue to skipper the side in the 2014 season.
Oldham will play against three Championship clubs in pre-season friendlies ahead of the new Championship 1 season that kicks off on Sunday March 2.
Full-back Richard Lepori has left Oldham to sign for North Queensland side Atherton Roosters.
Oldham chief Chris Hamilton has welcomed the new Championship One format in which clubs will play four of their eight opponents three times.
Oldham will begin their quest for the Kingstone Press Championship One title with a trip to South Wales Scorpions in the opening weekend of the 2014 season.
Oldham have signed local lad Jake Shoel, a centre, from Huddersfield.
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Oldham back-rower Mark Hobson has committed to the club for 2014.