Match Preview | Whitehaven visit tomorrow in Challenge Cup
23/01/2026The Eagles return to home action on Saturday afternoon for their first fixture at the Steel City Stadium in 2026, as they welcome Whitehaven R.L.F.C. in the second round of the Betfred Challenge Cup. Craig Lingard’s side will be aiming to...
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2026 Opposition Insight | Rochdale Hornet
17/01/2026Written by Will Russell The Hornets are one of the sides who competed in Betfred League 1 last year, where they experienced an inconsistent season, finishing mid-table in sixth, with nine wins and nine losses, losing their last three games of...
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2026 Opposition Insight | Halifax Panthers
17/01/2026Written by Will Russell Halifax Panthers had a strong campaign in 2025, which saw them qualify for the Betfred Championship playoffs after earning a fifth place finish. They finished the league stage with 14 wins and 9 losses, before convincingly winning...
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2026 Opposition Insight | Salford RLFC
16/01/2026Following uncertainty over their participation in 2026, the newly formed Salford R.L.F.C. will compete in the Betfred Championship this year after a recent takeover by Mason Caton-Brown. Ryan Brierley has returned to the club, stepping into the role of CEO,...
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2026 Opposition Insight | Doncaster R.L.F.C
15/01/2026Written by Spencer Arnold South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster finished 8th in the 2025 Betfred Championship, ending the season with 22 points from 24 games. Their campaign consisted of 11 wins and 13 losses, but after losing their remaining six games of...
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2026 Opposition Insight | London Broncos
14/01/2026By Spencer Arnold London Broncos finished 10th in the 2025 Betfred Championship, ending the season with 16 points from 24 games, recording 8 wins and 16 losses, following their return to the second tier of European Rugby League after a year...
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2026 Opposition Insight | Barrow Raiders
14/01/2026Written by Spencer Arnold Barrow Raiders head into the 2026 Betfred Championship season aiming to kick on from a solid but unspectacular campaign last year, which saw them finish ninth in the league tabletable. With 21 points collected across the season, the...
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