Exclusive: Championship set for later start in 2024 as details of remodelled calendar emerge
The early rounds of the Challenge Cup and 1895 Cup will take precedence in February and early-March, Love Rugby League has been told.
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Widnes Vikings snap up ex-Wigan Warriors forward as former St Helens man departs in cross-Championship move
One in, one out at Widnes over the course of this weekend…
Widnes Vikings land prolific try-scorer who represented Wales at last year’s Rugby League World Cup
The 28-year-old ticked over a century of tries for his now-former club in the season just gone…
Wales stalwart makes Widnes Vikings switch after eight seasons with Swinton Lions: ‘Right time for a change’
The 30-year-old has represented Wales in the last three World Cups.
Wales star Rhys Williams makes Championship move following Salford Red Devils departure
The outside-back hasn’t had to move far having departed Salford last month…
Ranked: Every IMG grading as seven Super League clubs achieve Grade A status
A comprehensive list of every club’s ranking in the eyes of IMG…
Former Warrington Wolves half-back Dec Patton makes cross-Championship switch for 2024: ‘A huge coup’
The playmaker will be eyeing up the landmark of 200 career appearances with a new club in 2024…
Whitehaven bring in Australian back to help push towards Championship play-offs
The Australian played in the Championship for Swinton during 2023.
Leigh Leopards sign ‘hidden gem’ Championship star and local lad for 2024; ‘I’m over the moon’
The versatile forward joins his hometown club after a four-year stint in the Championship…
Top try, goal & points scorers in Super League, Championship & League 1
The regular sSuper League, Championship and League 1 right here…
Swinton Lions confirm five departures, including Leigh-linked forward and Widnes-bound duo
Swinton Lions have today confirmed five departures.
Jarrod Sammut’s whirlwind weekend, Knights charge on as Panthers fall, relegation decided by finest of margins: A crazy final round of Championship action
The regular championship season is now over, with the races for survival and the play-offs culminating in a simply crazy final weekend of action…
Hunslet appoint new head coach for 2024 with current boss Alan Kilshaw heading to Swinton Lions
Dean Muir will take over the head coaching reins at Hunslet from Alan Kilshaw, who will be joining Swinton from next season.
Rumour Mill: Josh McGuire breaks silence following horror England stint; Warrington coach confirms departure; Championship club denies shock rebrand talk
Josh McGuire, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors all included in this week’s Rumour Mill.
Widnes Vikings appoint new head coach from fellow Championship side with length of contract confirmed
He will join the Vikings from a fellow Championship club.
RFL confirms near £1million loss for 2022; Four key areas identified including Challenge Cup tickets ‘below expectations’
The RFL has today shared its annual report and financial statements for 2022.
What next for Championship Summer Bash after attendance flop?
If Super League’s Magic Weekend is set to be canned, then Championship’s Summer Bash must be on life support.
Summer Bash round-up: London beat Toulouse as Bradford win derby
The 2023 Championship Summer Bash took place at the LNER Community Stadium in York this weekend, including a couple of derby matches.
More Championship TV games confirmed
Viaplay have confirmed more TV selections for the remainder of the Championship season.
Championship round-up: QLT v PLT, huge win for Halifax & Odsal try-fest
It was a thrilling weekend of Championship action, which saw Sheffield legend Quentin Laulu-Togaga’e play against his son Phoenix.
Championship round-up: Featherstone go six points clear as Barrow ease past Bradford
Featherstone went six points clear at the top of the Championship table after grinding out a 28-20 win over Sheffield.
Swinton claim shock win over Toulouse as ex-Warrington forward receives two yellow cards
Swinton kicked off the Championship weekend with a stunning 19-12 win over Toulouse.
Championship return: London Broncos start bizarre trilogy in May
The Championship returns following two weekends off and London Broncos have the first of three trips to York in a month.
Ex-Super League half-back Jamie Ellis makes loan switch
York have confirmed that half-back Jamie Ellis has signed a one-month loan deal with fellow Championship side Swinton Lions.
Warrington and St Helens duo bolster Championship club with short-term moves
Championship side Swinton have confirmed the signings of Ben Davies and Luke Thomas from St Helens and Warrington respectively.
“Lost a bit of love for the game” Swinton stalwart makes brave call to step away from rugby league
Swinton hooker Luke Waterworth has decided to step away from rugby league after admitting he lost a bit of love for the sport.
Championship Summer Bash 2023: Everything you need to know including kick-off times
The Championship Summer Bash heads to York for the first time in 2023, with all eight fixtures set to take place inside York’s LNER Community Stadium.
Championship round-up: Featherstone remain unbeaten & Batley win at Bradford
Featherstone sit top of the Championship table after winning all nine of their fixtures in 2023 so far.
Huddersfield hooker makes Championship loan move
Huddersfield youngster George Roby has returned to Swinton on loan for the rest of the 2023 Championship season.
Explained: How the club voting process for IMG’s proposals will work
The latest d-day in rugby league’s coloured history is on the horizon, with April 19 the date when clubs will have their definitive say on IMG’s re-imagining rugby league proposals.