Matt Calland named new Rochdale coach
Rochdale have appointed Matt Calland as head coach on a deal until the end of the 2020 season.
Championship
Championship round-up: Toronto remain top, Leigh edge Sheffield, York made to work
There were a couple of close encounters in round 13 of the Championship.
1895 Cup round-up: Thorman dream start, Marginet inspires Newcastle, Halliday scores five
The first round of the inaugural 1895 Cup competition didn’t disappoint…
1895 Cup second round ties revealed
Halifax will face Sheffield in their first game in rugby league’s new 1895 Cup competition.
Discussions ongoing over redevelopments of Bradford’s Odsal home
The Rugby Football League is to sign a memorandum of understanding with Bradford City Council and Bradford Bulls over redevelopments of Odsal.
Gareth Hock released by Barrow
Former England international Gareth Hock has been released by Barrow without playing a game for the club.
Rochdale Hornets confirm Carl Forster departure
Rochdale have confirmed that they have parted ways with Head Coach Carl Forster with immediate effect.
Scott Grix joins brother Simon at Halifax
Huddersfield full-back Scott Grix will be reunited with brother Simon after joining Betfred Championship side Halifax on loan.
Jack Downs and Benn Hardcastle receive three-match bans
Batley forward Jack Downs and Keighley star Benn Hardcastle have received three-match suspensions.
1895 Cup second round draw to take place this weekend
Eight clubs from League 1 kick off the 1895 Cup this weekend as they battle for the right to join 12 Championship sides in Sunday night’s second round draw.
Salford’s Adam Lawton goes on loan to Swinton
Salford forward Adam Lawton has joined Swinton on an initial one-month loan.
Championship round-up: Chisholm inspires Featherstone, Brierley stars for Leigh, Finn haunts Widnes
There were a number of outstanding individual displays in Round 12 of the Championship.
Bradford chief questions integrity of Toronto “on the road” games
Bradford chairman Andrew Chalmers believes the Bulls are at a disadvantage when they travel to Canada this weekend.
Toronto Wolfpack crowd is a new Championship record
Toronto Wolfpack’s opening game at Lamport Stadium in 2019 has broken the Championship attendance record.
Carl Forster set for Rochdale exit
Rochdale player-coach Carl Forster was a noticable absentee from their defeat at Bradford on Sunday.
Tom Garratt celebrates new Dewsbury deal with Widnes win
Dewsbury prop Tom Garratt celebrated signing a new two-year deal with a telling contribution in the win at Widnes on Sunday.
Willie Minoga granted leave to return home
Barrow forward Willie Minoga has been granted compassionate leave after his pregnant wife was in a road accident.
Richard Marshall’s Halifax exit confirmed
Halifax have confirmed the surprise exit of coach Richard Marshall.
Ryan Brierley returns to Leigh
Ryan Brierley has re-joined Leigh on a one-month loan deal from Toronto.
RFL to consider dropping hectic Easter schedule, admits Ralph Rimmer
Ralph Rimmer says the future of the busy Easter period will be discussed at the Rugby Football League’s next meeting with Championship and League 1 clubs.
York bring in experienced Championship half-back on loan
York have signed half-back Cain Southernwood from Hunslet on an initial one-month loan deal.
Championship round-up: Sheffield stun Toulouse, Widnes off the bottom
Sheffield pulled off the result of Good Friday as they beat Toulouse 44-16 to go third in the Championship.