NRC Preview: Swinton v Widnes
Swinton entertain Widnes in an exciting clash with both sides going into the game on the back of victories.
NRC Preview: Oldham v Sheffield
Sheffield will be looking to back-up their victory over Halifax when they travel to Oldham.
NRC Preview: Halifax v Hunslet
Hunslet will travel to Championship side Halifax in confidence after overcoming Oldham at the weekend.
NRC Preview: Gateshead v Batley
Gateshead aim to recover from a heavy 74-6 defeat to Blackpool with victory over Batley Bulldogs.
NRC Preview: Featherstone v Rochdale
Featherstone aim to bounce back from defeat against Leigh with a victory over Rochdale Hornets.
NRC Preview: Doncaster v Blackpool
Injury-hit Doncaster face a tough task against a Blackpool Panthers side who trounced Gateshead 74-6 last weekend.
NRC Preview: Dewsbury v Leigh
Dewsbury will have to do without the services of Rob Spicer as they host Leigh Centurions.
NRC Preview: Barrow v Keighley
Barrow will face a stiff test on Sunday when in-form Keighley are the visitors to Craven Park
Swinton hooker Joseph banned
Swinton hooker Phil Joseph will miss his side’s clash against Widnes on Sunday after he was handed a two match ban by the RFL.
NRC Preview: Workington v Swinton
Lee Dutton (groin) and Neil Fraser (shingles) are both unlikely to play on Wednesday night as Town look to bounce back from a 38-10 defeat at Keighley.
NRC Preview: Sheffield v Halifax
Ryan Hepworth is set to return for the Eagles at Don Valley Stadium after completing his three-match suspension.
NRC Preview: Rochdale v York
Hornets coach John Stankevitch is demanding a big improvement in his side’s attitude in defence.
NRC Preview: Doncaster v Barrow
Doncaster coach Tony Miller could hand debuts to new signings Nathan Anderson and Gary King.
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Holders Widnes put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Northern Rail Cup with a thrilling victory over Barrow.
Thorman wins NRC player of the round
York star Chris Thorman has been named the Northern Rail Cup Player of the Round after his match-winning performance against Leigh last Sunday.
NRC Preview: Widnes v Barrow
Widnes assistant coach Stuart Wilkinson believes last week’s Northern Rail Cup performances provides plenty of hope for the year ahead.
NRC Preview: Whitehaven v Doncaster
Injured trio Aaron Henry, Simon Brown and Scott Johnson are all expected to miss out for Doncaster in Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup tie at Whitehaven.
NRC Preview: Sheffield v York
Eagles’ new signing Misi Taulapapa, a Samoan international winger who has previously played for Cronulla, could make his Sheffield debut on Sunday.
NRC Preview: Rochdale v Dewsbury
Hornets coach John Stankevitch says his side must be more composed if they are to threaten Dewsbury in Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup clash.
NRC Preview: London v Halifax
London coach James Massara remains upbeat despite two heavy defeats at the start of their campaign.
NRC Preview: Leigh v Featherstone
Chris Hill remains sidelined with a shoulder injury, while Ricky Bibey (6-8 weeks) and Stephen Nash (up to three months) are Leigh’s other absentees.
NRC Preview: Keighley v Workington
Will Cartledge and Chris Baines could return for the Cougars while Keighley coach Barry Eaton rates Carl Hughes’ chances as 50/50.
NRC Preview: Hunslet v Oldham
Hunslet have been rocked by the news that Luke Haigh faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines after suffering a broken jaw against London.