Nigel Wood congratulates Featherstone

RFL CEO Nigel Wood has congratulated Featherstone Rovers following their success in clinching a second successive Co-operative Championship League Leaders Shield.

Featherstone sealed top spot in the Championship by defeating Widnes Vikings 44-4 on Sunday and finishing ahead of close rivals Leigh Centurions by three points.

“On behalf of the RFL I would like to congratulate everyone at Featherstone Rovers for their success in winning the 2011 Championship League Leaders Shield, an achievement that everyone at the club should be proud of,” said Wood.

“Featherstone have been one of the most consistent sides in the Co-operative Championship over the past two seasons and their success in retaining the Leaders shield this season is testimony to the quality of their on-field performances in 2011.”