Kingstone Press Championship Preview: Sheffield Eagles v Batley Bulldogs
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston is hoping for more success against his former boss John Kear.
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston is hoping for more success against his former boss John Kear.
Batley winger Vinny Finigan is relishing facing his former club Sheffield Eagles in the Championship play-offs this weekend.
Sheffield Eagles have moved to reassure fans about the process used to decide to play the club’s play-off game against Batley on Saturday at Doncaster.
Leigh Centurions will begin their quest for the Kingstone Press Championship title with a home play-off against Doncaster next weekend.
It was heartbreak for Keighley who were relegated from the Championship on the final day of the regular season.
Match stats from Doncaster RLFC v Batley Bulldogs
Doncaster coach Paul Cooke has challenged his team to be “more desperate” than relegation-threatened Batley Bulldogs in Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship showdown.
Batley Bulldogs halfback Ben Black has been given the Kingstone Press Try of the Week award, for his 61st minute score against Swinton Lions at the weekend.
Match stats from Batley Bulldogs v Swinton Lions
Championship clubs Batley and Doncaster have had their three point deductions overturned by the RFL on appeal.
Match stats from Batley Bulldogs v Dewsbury Rams
The RFL have released a new video explaining how rugby league will work from next season.
Championship clubs Batley and Doncaster have both been deducted three points for fielding ineligible players in relation to dual-registration.
Whitehaven are the Kingstone Press Team of the Week after a crucial 28-13 win over relegation rivals Batley.
Halifax winger Gareth Potts and Hunslet Hawks winger Gavin Duffy are the Kingstone Press Players of the Week.
Match stats from Whitehaven RLFC v Batley Bulldogs
Batley three-quarter Lee Paterson has been charged with using homophobic abuse to another player during the Championship game against Leigh.
Championship clubs Batley and Doncaster could be deducted points after they were charged by the RFL for breaching dual-registration rules.
Match stats from Batley Bulldogs v Leigh Centurions
The RFL have confirmed that Batley Bulldogs are being investigated for possibly fielding an ineligible player in their win at Sheffield Eagles last week.
Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear has challenged his players to finish as high as possible in the Kingstone Press Championship.
With the glass ceiling to Super League being removed from next season, the path to the top flight opens up for Cumbria once again.
The bonus point system, that has been in place in the Championships for the past eight seasons, is on the agenda for possible inclusion in Super League next year.