Champ & L1: Riley commits to Whitehaven, Barrow re-sign Ford & Arnold’s new Keighley deal

A wrap up of the latest news in the Championship and League 1.

Championship

Whitehaven have re-signed prop Glenn Riley on a two-year deal. The former Warrington and London Broncos prop first joined Haven in 2016 and has made 51 appearances for the Cumbrian club to date.

Widnes have announced that head coach Tim Sheens has resigned from his role. The Australian was appointed as Vikings boss on a two-year deal ahead of 2020.

League 1

Barrow have announced the re-signing of Adam Ford on a one-year deal.

Anthony Boardman has agreed a new one-year deal with Hunslet. The 30-year-old joined the Parksiders last year from amateur side Dewsbury Moor.

Keighley forward Jack Arnold has penned a new contract with the club for the 2021 campaign. The prop joined the Cougars ahead of the 2019 season from amateur club Upton.

Ottawa Aces have signed prop Adam Lawton from Newcastle Thunder for the 2021 season. He has previously played for Widnes, Redcliffe Dolphins and Salford.