Preview: Featherstone v Batley
Rovers coach Daryl Powell is expected to make a number of changes after Featherstone’s midweek victory over Rochdale.
Rovers coach Daryl Powell is expected to make a number of changes after Featherstone’s midweek victory over Rochdale.
Daryl Powell will be hoping to continue the season-on-season progression that’s been taking place at Post Office Road since promotion to the Championship in 2007.
Hunslet have signed back-rower Tom Haughey from Featherstone on a one-year deal.
The snow had finally begun to melt and the rise in temperature allowed teams to continue their preparations for the new season with a round of pre-season friendlies.
Featherstone’s Post Office Road ground will now be known as the Bigfellas Stadium after a two year sponsorship deal was agreed with the local night spot.
Featherstone have assured fans they are not considering a ground share with Super League neighbours Wakefield.
Hat tricks from stand off Benjamin Falcone and outstanding second rower Dean Vicelich saw Italy maintain their place in the European Cup for 2010.
Italy and Serbia face a European Cup relegation shoot-out in Maesteg on Sunday morning (kick off 10.30), determined to remain at this level.
Widnes forward Iain Morrison has joined Featherstone after Rovers agreed a transfer fee for the Scotland international.
Featherstone have signed youngsters Tommy Lynch and Liam Welham from Hull FC and Hull KR respectively.
The NSW Tertiary Students team will become the first Australian side to tour Serbia later this month.
Featherstone Rovers came from behind and held off a late comeback to post a 32-24 victory over Widnes Vikings at Stobart Stadium.
Widnes Vikings coach Paul Cullen believes his side will have to win a physical battle to beat Featherstone Rovers in tonight’s (Friday’s) play-off game.
Featherstone have announced the signings of back rower Jon Grayshon and half-back Liam Finn for the 2010 season.
Featherstone became the first team to defeat Sheffield by more than 12 points all season in the first round of the play-offs.
Sheffield coach Mark Aston believes his side could cause an upset and claim the Championship title.
Featherstone trio Kyle Briggs, Ross Divorty and Jon Steel have signed new two-year contracts with the club.
Featherstone have signed former Hull forward Ross Divorty from struggling Doncaster.
A superb second half show saw Great Britain Students defeat a Serbia Presidents XIII 48-8.
Featherstone are inviting the rugby league family to their clash with Doncaster this Sunday to help the financial-stricken club.
Featherstone Rovers have released plans to build closer links with local amateur club Featherstone Lions for the 2009/10 season.
Serbian international Soni Radovanovic is set to create history by becoming the first of his countrymen to appear in the Championship.
Oldham will play their Northern Rail Cup quarter-final against Featherstone at the Leigh Sporting Village Stadium on June 4.