Workington expecting Leigh challenge
Jason Mossop (elbow) and Marc Shackley (head) are Workington Town’s major concerns, but joint coach Gary Charlton is keeping his fingers crossed.
Sheffield look to bounce back
The return of three key men is set to boost Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston as he looks for a response to last week’s 68-6 mauling against Leigh.
Stankevitch unsure about Doncaster
Rochdale coach John Stankevitch isn’t sure what to expect ahead of their clash with Doncaster this weekend.
Oldham and Whitehaven set for battle
Oldham coach Tony Benson must cope without prop Liam Gilchrist (groin), but David Ellison could return to bolster the Roughyeds’ front-row options against Whitehaven.
Warm weather camp for Halifax
Halifax RLFC have taken their preparations to a new level by flying out to Murcia for a five-day warm-weather training camp ahead of Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture ...
McCormack ready for Thunder return
Andy Morris (shoulder) is Gateshead Thunder’s major concern ahead of Sunday’s showdown with former Thunder coach Steve McCormack and his new-look Swinton Lions squad.
Do or die for Rams and Raiders
Jordan Tansey is set to make his home debut as Dewsbury Rams face a do-or-die match with Barrow Raiders for a place in the Northern Rail Cup’s knockout ...
Toulouse eye cup progress
Toulouse Olympique coach Gilles Dumas is likely to be without Rory Bromley, Tim Wynn, Constant Villegas and Ged Corcoran as he chases a victory that could take them ...
Fev and Widnes fight for pool glory
Two unbeaten records will go on the line on Saturday as pool-leaders Widnes take on main rivals Featherstone at Post Office Road.
Thorman claims NRC player award
London Skolars talisman Neil Thorman has been selected as the Northern Rail Cup ‘Player of the Round’ following his stand-out performance against York on Sunday.
Northern Rail Cup round up
Featherstone Rovers, one of the favourites for this season’s Northern Rail Cup, secured their third straight win of the competition following an enthralling 28-22 over fellow contenders Barrow Raiders at ...
Sculthorpe set for Widnes bow
Danny Sculthorpe could make his Widnes Vikings debut after being given the all-clear on a persistent back problem.
Seeds encouraged by Haven
Whitehaven RLFC coach David Seeds will check on “a couple” of injuries ahead of Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup clash against Halifax RLFC.
Benson remains upbeat
Recent signing Chris Tyrer could be elevated into Swinton’s starting 13 to face Oldham on Sunday.
Improving Skolars hunt first win
London Skolars coach Joe Mbu is hoping to make it third time lucky as he searches for a first win of 2011.
Leigh at full strength
Leigh Centurions will be at full strength as they look to maintain their 100 percent record in 2011. Leigh have already beaten Batley Bulldogs and Swinton Lions in ...
Frustrated Hunslet face Workington
Hunslet’s Danny Grimshaw (hamstring) faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup clash with Workington Town.
Doncaster ready for Dewsbury battle
Doncaster’s Ryan Steen (work commitments) is unavailable for Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture against Dewsbury Rams, although Carl Hughes could return from an ankle injury.
Harrison looks for improved showing
Batley Bulldogs coach Karl Harrison will make at least one change for Sunday’s clash against Gateshead Thunder after second-row forward Jason Walton received a two-match ban.
Ex-GB team-mates go head to head
Barrow Raiders coach Garry Schofield has been dealt a major blow after prop Brett McDermott was suspended for six matches.
Benjafield could return for Toulouse clash
Ryan Benjafield could return from a shoulder reconstruction when Keighley Cougars host Toulouse Olympique in Saturday’s Northern Rail Cup fixture.
Schofield relishes Fev test
Barrow Raiders head coach Garry Schofield is expecting a classic when his side play host to Featherstone in the Northern Rail Cup on Sunday.
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Sheffield and holders Batley profited from late shows on the second weekend of the Northern Rail Cup.