RL Weekend: This week’s top stories & fixtures

James Gordon

Here are the top 10 stories of the week:

Championship forward not facing suspension for incident with ball boy

James Graham suffers broken leg

Hints at more Championship expansion; clubs could merge

RFL respond to disciplinary process criticism

Bolton confirmed to host Challenge Cup triple header

Catalans make move for Theo Fages

Matt Parcell handed two-match ban

Barrow half-back banned for eight matches

Hull KR chief slams abhorrent disciplinary process

Ben Barba sentenced to community service

Features to read:

Paper talk: Overseas Magic weekend, reserves to return & Ottawa speculation

Off the Record: Rugby League Rumours and Gossip #165

In pictures: Fans enjoy Magic Weekend at Anfield

This weekend’s games:

Saturday

Canterbury Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders – NRL – 10.35am

St Helens v Wakefield – Challenge Cup – 3.15pm

Sunday

Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys – 7.05am

Bradford v Halifax – Challenge Cup – 2.45pm

Batley Bulldogs v Rochdale Hornets – 1895 Cup – 3pm

Dewsbury Rams v Swinton Lions – 1895 Cup – 3pm

Leigh Centurions v Workington Town – 1895 Cup – 3pm

Oldham v Doncaster – 1895 Cup – 3pm

York City Knights v Newcastle Thunder – 1895 Cup – 3pm

 

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