Co-operative Championship Round-up
Featherstone, Hunslet, Leigh, Dewsbury and Sheffield all picked up 3 points this weekend in the Co-operative Championship
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Sheffield 16 – 44 Widnes
A hat-trick from substitute Dave Allen and 20-point contribution from Steve Tyrer were the highlights of Widnes Vikings first Championship win.
Sheffield seek first consecutive wins
Sheffield Eagles go in search of their first back-to-back wins of 2011 when they host Widnes Vikings in Sunday’s Co-operative Championship opening round.
Sheffield Eagles to make history
Sheffield Eagles make history this weekend when they become the first professional sports team to wear an anti-homophobia slogan.
Sheffield look to bounce back
The return of three key men is set to boost Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston as he looks for a response to last week’s 68-6 mauling against Leigh.
Leigh at full strength
Leigh Centurions will be at full strength as they look to maintain their 100 percent record in 2011. Leigh have already beaten Batley Bulldogs and Swinton Lions in ...
Northern Rail Cup round-up
Sheffield and holders Batley profited from late shows on the second weekend of the Northern Rail Cup.
NRC Preview: Sheffield v Whitehaven
Sheffield coach Mark Aston is likely to make some changes in his pack for Sunday’s visit of Whitehaven.
Corcoran crosses the channel
Ged Corcoran has become the second Sheffield player to join Championship rivals Toulouse Olympique.
Ropati joins Widnes re-build
Widnes have confirmed the signing of Tongan centre Tangi Ropati, following Sheffield’s exit from the play-offs.
Sheffield honour ex-player
Members of the armed forces and Sheffield’s emergency services can gain free admission for Sheffield Eagles’ final Co-operative Championship match of the season.
Sheffield hope for return of injured players
Trevor Exton could return for Sheffield, but Eagles coach Mark Aston has doubts over Ged Corcoran and Tim Bergin.
Pickersgill: Widnes must improve
Widnes prop Steve Pickersgill says the Vikings have to improve to have any hope of reaching the Co-operative Championship play-offs.
Fev a game away from league title
Featherstone will secure top spot in the Co-operative Championship this week, providing they beat Mark Aston’s Eagles.
Preview: Toulouse v Sheffield
William Barthau and Tony Gigot are in line for their Olympique debuts after joining the club on dual-registration deals from Catalans Dragons.
Batley face play-off crunch
Batley coach Karl Harrison believes Sunday’s Co-operative Championship clash with Sheffield will be crucial to his side’s play-off hopes.
Sheffield set for Barrow test
Sheffield Eagles forward Alex Szostak (knee) faces a late fitness test but Jonny Woodcock and Ashley Thackeray remain sidelined.
Govin set for Batley bow
Mick Govin could make his Batley debut after he was cup-tied for last week’s Carnegie Challenge Cup clash with Catalans Dragons.
Preview: Sheffield v Keighley
Matty Brooks (shin) and Dane McDonald (virus) will both be given late fitness checks before Mark Aston finalises his Sheffield line up.
Eagles aim for three out of three
In form Sheffield are looking to make it three wins on the bounce after beating Whitehaven and Batley in their last two fixtures.
Preview: Sheffield v Batley
Jack Howieson (bicep) and Jonny Woodcock (knee) have been ruled out for the rest of the season as Eagles coach Mark Aston faces a challenging four days.
Preview: Sheffield v Whitehaven
Sheffield Eagles will be without their captain and prop forward Jack Howieson after he was ruled out for up to six weeks with an arm injury.