Championship Preview: Whitehaven
Ged Stokes’ men enjoyed a relatively successful campaign last time around, finishing in the play-off places and, once again, proving extremely difficult to beat at the Recreation Ground.
Ged Stokes’ men enjoyed a relatively successful campaign last time around, finishing in the play-off places and, once again, proving extremely difficult to beat at the Recreation Ground.
Just two games survived the weather on the fourth weekend of the Northern Rail Cup.
Workington will be missing two players when they play Cumbrian rivals Whitehaven this weekend.
Championship side Whitehaven have been hit by injuries to Leroy Joe and Howard Hill, but have signed winger Stephen Dawes.
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.
Whitehaven have been dealt a massive blow with the news that Leroy Joe has suffered a broken ankle.
Will Cartledge (sprained ankle) faces a late fitness test to determine whether he can take part in Sunday’s Northern Rail Cup game against Whitehaven.
Whitehaven coach Ged Stokes will be without Scott McAvoy (groin) and has doubts over Craig Calvert (groin) and Graeme Mattinson (calf).
Leeds were the guests of honour at a fundraising dinner in Whitehaven on Saturday evening, helping to raise money for the Championship club.
Leeds’ Ian Kirke is set to make his first appearance of the pre-season campaign against Whitehaven on Sunday.
Whitehaven have terminated Sam Thompson‘s contract by mutual consent.
Whitehaven coach Ged Stokes is set to leave the club and could be on his way to rivals Barrow, according to LastTackle.com sources.
Widnes progressed in the Championship play-offs after an exciting victory over an unfortunate Whitehaven side.
Northern Rail Cup winners Widnes will kick off the Championship play-offs against Whitehaven live on SKY this Thursday.
The wife of Whitehaven chairman Dick Raaz has hit out at fans looking to set up a supporters trust for the club.
Whitehaven starlet Gregg McNally has begun full-time training with new club Huddersfield Giants.
Leeds have confirmed the signing of Whitehaven prop Kyle Amor on a three and a half year deal.
Young Whitehaven forward Kyle Amor is the subject of a tug of war between Super League sides Leeds and Huddersfield.
Whitehaven prop Kyle Amor has been named Championship player of the month, just four months after making his pro debut.
Whitehaven will wear a special one-off pink strip in their televised clash with Barrow on July 16.
Serbian international Soni Radovanovic is set to create history by becoming the first of his countrymen to appear in the Championship.
Featherstone coach Daryl Powell was pleased his side managed to gain revenge with a 44-16 win at Whitehaven yesterday.
Whitehaven prop Taani Lavulavu has quit the club after being targeted for personal abuse by a section of the club’s fans.