
Championship Preview: Hunslet v Batley
Hunslet Hawks coach Barry Eaton has lost three players through injury ahead of Thursday’s televised Kingstone Press Championship fixture with Batley Bulldogs.
Hunslet Hawks coach Barry Eaton has lost three players through injury ahead of Thursday’s televised Kingstone Press Championship fixture with Batley Bulldogs.
Batley’s Danny Whitmore has joined Championship One side Oldham on a one-month loan deal.
Leigh Centurions coach Paul Rowley is battling a mounting injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Batley Bulldogs.
Danny Maun and Greg Johnson are both available for Batley Bulldogs after recent injuries, but Paul Mennell (leg) is ruled out.
Danny Maun, Greg Johnson and Paul Mennell are all back in contention for Batley as they face Swinton in a game put back 24 hours to Sunday due to snow.
Liam Cunningham (shoulder) is expected to miss out for Doncaster, but Chris Spurr could return following his recent shoulder complaint.
Miles Greenwood looks set to return to the Batley Bulldogs’ squad after missing last week’s 20-10 win at Barrow Raiders due to a hamstring problem.
Barrow Raiders are boosted by the return of Kurt Haggerty, who looks set to take a place in the second row after serving a one-match suspension during Barrow’s 58-12 defeat at Featherstone Rovers.
Batley Bulldogs will again be without Ayden Faal (ankle) for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championship fixture with York City Knights at the LoveRugbyLeague.com Stadium.
Sheffield Eagles coach Mark Aston has doubts over Liam Higgins’ availability after he suffered concussion in last week’s defeat at Halifax.