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 ...
Lee Briers set to play for Swinton
Warrington stand-off Lee Briers is set to make his comeback from injury for Swinton against Whitehaven on Thursday.
Championships Team of the Week – April 28
Troubled Leigh were handed the Premier Sports Performance of the Week.
Result: Barrow Raiders 36-16 Swinton Lions
Match stats from Barrow Raiders v Swinton Lions
Championshp Preview: Barrow v Swinton
Barrow Raiders coach Darren Holt hopes to welcome back a number of players who were rested for last week’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup defeat at Halifax.
New signings can help create Swinton dynasty
Gary Chambers reckons new signings Matt Sarsfield, Craig Harvey and Jack Cooper can help create a new dynasty for Swinton.
Fan wanted to conduct NRC draw
The Northern Rail Cup last 16 draw takes place on Wednesday, and a fan is wanted to help conduct the draw.
Premier Sports launch online player
Premier Sports have launched an online player to give fans without SKY in their homes the chance to watch their NRL and Championship coverage.
Watch Swinton v Whitehaven for just a fiver
Warrington and partner club Swinton have joined forces to offer tickets for the Lions’ Championship fixture against Whitehaven next week for just £5.
Aubusson agrees new Roosters deal
Roosters forward Mitch Aubusson has agreed a new three-year deal with the Tricolours.
Fans asked to name Championships Man of Steel
Super League has its Man of Steel award, and now Championships fans are being asked to come up with a name for their equivalent.
Swinton sign Sarsfield and Harvey
Swinton have signed former Huddersfield back-rower Matt Sarsfield and ex-Warrington stand-off Craig Harvey.
Clarification over James Mendeika’s registration
There has been some confusion surrounding young centre James Mendeika‘s loan move to London Broncos earlier this week.
Championships Team of the Week
The Championship and Championship 1 teams of the week have been revealed, while Halifax claim the performance of the week award.
Result: Swinton Lions 44-40 Hunslet Hawks
Match stats from Swinton Lions v Hunslet Hawks
Williams, McCarthy and O’Brien in for Swinton
Swinton will have Rhys Williams, Gaz O’Brien and Tyrone McCarthy in their squad to face Hunslet at Leigh Sports Village on Sunday.