Sacrifices, sweat and size: How pre-season tests rugby league players
“Pre-season”. It’s supposedly a phrase which strikes fear into even the most hardended of professionals, and makes youngsters blanche and quail with fear.
Swinton against Sheffield off
Swinton’s friendly match today against the Sheffield Eagles has been postponed due to weather conditions.
Aston frustrated to lose out on Henry
Mark Aston has spoke of his frustration on losing out on Australian halfback Beau Henry.
PNG Products: The power and the passion
Papua New Guinea is the only country in the world where rugby league is the national sport, so it should perhaps not be surprising that so many fine ...
Sheffield roll over Rams 38-14
Sheffield has beaten fellow Championship side Dewsbury by 24 points in a Tetley’s Stadium friendly.
Aston encouraged by Thorpe’s progress
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston has revealed that prop Steve Thorpe is making good progress with his rehabilitation from a broken leg.
Featherstone sign Taulapapa
Featherstone Rovers have confirmed that Misi Taulapapa has signed for them for the 2016 season, subject to visa approval.
Six Championship signings to watch in 2016
Guest columnist Dan Fowler takes a look at some of the Championship‘s potentially influential signings…
Rugby league season launch to rock Leeds
The rugby league 2016 season will be officially launched at New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries in Leeds on Saturday, January 30, with Rugby League Rocks.
Treasury urged to give community owned sports clubs tax breaks
In a move which could affect some rugby league clubs, the government Treasury has been urged to give tax breaks to community owned sporting clubs.
Briscoe & Jones to conduct Challenge Cup first round draw
The first round of the Challenge Cup will be drawn at Wembley Stadium on January 7, 2016, with two special guests conducting it.
Sheffield sign Blackmore from Featherstone
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed that they have signed winger Ben Blackmore from Featherstone Rovers.
Eagles to play at Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park in 2016
Sheffield Eagles will be playing their home games in the city of Sheffield in 2016, it has been confirmed.
Elliott Minchella signs for Sheffield
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed that back row forward Elliot Minchella has signed a two-year deal with the club for the 2016 season.
Smeaton rejected full-time chance at Sheffield for Halifax challenge
Halifax centre Sam Smeaton has revealed that he rejected the chance to go full-time at Sheffield Eagles in order to sign for his new club.
RFL confirm Championship salary cap rise
The RFL have issued a statement confirming that the salary cap for Championship clubs will rise in 2016.
Sheffield sign Garry Lo
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed the signing of Papua New Guinea international Garry Lo on a three-year deal.
Dave Hewitt joins Sheffield from St Helens
Sheffield Eagles have made another signing as they prepare to for full-time rugby in 2016, with the addition of half-back Dave Hewitt.
Sheffield sign Scott Wheeldon
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed the signing of prop Scott Wheeldon from Castleford Tigers.
Aston relishing Ireland’s chances of glory
Ireland coach Mark Aston is in typically upbeat form ahead of his team’s vital clash with Wales in Bray this weekend.
Greg Burns signs new deal at Sheffield
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed that hooker Greg Burns has agreed a new deal at the club.
Referee Chris Leatherbarrow passes away
The RFL have confirmed that referee Chris Leatherbarrow has died, at the tragically young age of 26.
Sheffield sign Welsh international
Sheffield Eagles have confirmed that they have signed utility forward Mark James from Featherstone Rovers.