Championships Team of the Week – May 26
The Championships team of the week selections from the Bank Holiday weekend.
Championship fixture should be added to Magic Weekend
Sheffield Eagles utility forward Alex Szostak is sure that Magic Weekend could benefit from having a Championship fixture incorporated into the event.
Result: Dewsbury Rams 24-16 Swinton Lions
Match stats from Dewsbury Rams v Swinton Lions
Ritchie Hawkyard out for Swinton
Ritchie Hawkyard is out of Swinton’s Championship clash at Dewsbury on Sunday.
Sarsfield and Stephens charged after clash
Swinton forward Matt Sarsfield and North Wales‘ Simon Stephens have been charged with Grade B offences by the RFL disciplinary.
Northern Rail Cup quarter-final draw
The draw for the quarter-finals of the Northern Rail Cup took place live on Premier Sports on Thursday evening.
Four Championship players banned for punching
Four players have been banned for one match after an incident at the end of Batley’s Championship clash with Swinton.
Swinton pleased with Adrian Morley
Warrington’s veteran prop Adrian Morley made his Swinton debut on dual-registration as the Lions beat NW Crusaders 26-18 to reach the quarter-finals of the Northern Rail Cup.
Northern Rail Cup quarter-final draw on Thursday
The draw for the quarter-finals of the 2013 Northern Rail Cup will take place live on free-to=view Premier Sports on Thursday May 23 between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.
Relegation from Super League 2 to regional leagues in proposals
Regional North and South conferences will feed in to Super League 2, should the option 3 proposals be approved as part of the re-structuring of the game.
Swinton wait on Morley availability
Swinton must wait until after Warrington’s game with Hull on Friday night to see if veteran prop Adrian Morley is available for their game against North Wales Crusaders on Sunday.
Five Championship players charged with punching
Five players have been charged with punching following two incidents in the Kingstone Press Championship fixture, Batley Bulldogs v Swinton Lions on Sunday May 12.
Result: Batley Bulldogs 36-6 Swinton Lions
Match stats from Batley Bulldogs v Swinton Lions
Harrison set to play for Swinton
Warrington forward Ben Harrison is set to play a part in Swinton’s Championship match at Batley.
Darren Hawkyard out for a month
Swinton back rower Darren Hawkyard will be out for at least a month after breaking his hand against Whitehaven.
Briers would play for Swinton again
Swinton coach Gary Chambers has defended his decision to play Lee Briers in last week’s Championship victory over Whitehaven.
Championships Team of the Week – May 5
Gateshead have four players in the Championship 1 Team of the Week after registering their first win of the season at the weekend.
Karl Olstrum and Jono Smith are Players of the Week
Loose forwards Karl Olstrum and Jono Smith have taken the honours as Premier Sports Players of the Week after producing outstanding individual displays on Sunday.
Video: Whitehaven’s 20+-pass play falls short
Whitehaven nearly score a mammoth try at the death of their 30-24 Championship defeat to Swinton.
Result: Swinton Lions 30-24 Whitehaven RLFC
Match stats from Swinton Lions v Whitehaven RLFC
Northern Rail Cup last 16 draw
The draw for the last 16 of the Northern Rail Cup has been made at The Shay Stadium in Halifax.
Championship Preview: Swinton v Whitehaven
Lee Briers will star in Thursday’s televised Kingstone Press Championship clash between Swinton Lions and Whitehaven after joining Swinton on a dual-registration deal.
Lions coach: I have to do what I feel best for Swinton
Swinton coach Gary Chambers says he has to do what he feels is best for the club, in light of criticism over the inclusion of Lee Briers in his squad ...