Match Report: Sheffield Eagles 12 – 34 Featherstone Rovers
Match stats from Sheffield Eagles v Featherstone Rovers
Eagles aiming for top four
Eagles could climb into the Co-operative Championship‘s top four with a win over table-topping Featherstone on Sunday.
Clark: Give your all for Broadbent
Barrow coach Dave Clark has urged his side to give their all to make sure Gary Broadbent‘s last home game is a success.
Cockayne set for home debut
Ben Cockayne is set for his home debut for Featherstone after making an encouraging start to his Rovers career in last week’s 24-18 win at Batley.
Duffy missing for cup winners
Leigh get back to their Co-operative Championship campaign without John Duffy after the hooker sustained an injury in last week’s Northern Rail Cup final.
Raiders welcome back overseas stars
Barrow Raiders will welcome back key duo Zebastien Luisi and Ned Catic for Thursday night’s trip to play-off rivals Sheffield.
Vikings at full strength against Eagles
Widnes Vikings coach Denis Betts expects to be picking from a near full strength squad for Sunday’s Co-operative Championship fixture with Sheffield Eagles.
Wood doubt for Sheffield
Kyle Wood is a major doubt for Sheffield Eagles after lasting just 12 minutes of last week’s 70-12 victory against Hunslet.
Aston demands improvement
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston is demanding an improved attitude from his side after last week’s 14-12 defeat at Halifax.
Sheffield confirm Dewsbury date
Sheffield have confirmed that their Championship game against Dewsbury will be played at Mount St Mary’s College on Friday June 3.
Dewsbury and Sheffield in fixture row
Dewsbury and Sheffield remain in dispute over their scheduled Championship game on Sunday June 5, with still no venue confirmed.
Barlow misses Sheffield clash
Halifax second row Sam Barlow will not feature against his old team after being handed a two-match ban by the RFL’s disciplinary panel.
Sheffield 8 – 44 Leigh
Leigh Centurions returned to the top of the Championship thanks to another solid display from their forward pack and halfbacks.
Sheffield out to end Leigh run
Sheffield are boosted by the return of Misi Taulapapa as they look to end Leigh’s unbeaten start to the Championship season in front of the SKY camers on Sunday.
Eagles ready to face Saints
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston says his side are ready to take the fight to St Helens when the two sides come together in a Carnegie Challenge Cup fourth round ...
Aston pushing Sheffield for Super League
Mark Aston believes Sheffield have a lot to offer when it comes to Super League, as the Eagles eagerly await the next steps in the licensing process.
Preview: Dewsbury Rams v Sheffield Eagles
Pat Walker will be assessed this week after his return from injury last week was delayed following an accident at work.
Aston demands change in attitude
Sheffield Eagles winger Danny Mills (dislocated finger) will be assessed before Mark Aston finalises his squad for Sunday’s mouth-watering Co-operative Championship fixture with Halifax RLFC.
Dumas – Everyone wants to beat the French
Toulouse coach Gilles Dumas says his side faces a challenge in every game this season as everyone wants to beat the French team.
Sheffield 16 – 44 Widnes
A hat-trick from substitute Dave Allen and 20-point contribution from Steve Tyrer were the highlights of Widnes Vikings first Championship win.
Elton John supports Sheffield
Sir Elton John has sent a message of support to Sheffield Eagles after hearing about their historic decision to wear a kit promoting an anti-homophobia message against Widnes.