Preview | Whitehaven away on Sunday in season opener
13/01/2026It is the opening round of the Betfred Championship this coming Sunday as the Eagles make the trip north to take on Whitehaven R.L.F.C (3pm KO). Craig Lingard’s side return to competitive action following the cancellation of last weekend’s friendly away...
Continue Reading2026 Opposition Insight | Workington Town
13/01/2026Written by Will Russell Workington Town will be stiff opposition for the Eagles after their stellar season last time out. Another of the sides who were in League 1 last year, they finished second in the league table, only one point...
Continue Reading2026 Opposition Insight | Hunslet R.L.F.C
13/01/2026By Will Russell Hunslet came into last season off the back of winning the promotion/relegation play off against Swinton Lions, promoting them back to the Betfred Championship for the first time since 2015. The step up to the higher division ultimately...
Continue Reading2026 Opposition Insight | Widnes Vikings
12/01/2026Written by Will Russell Next up in our Opposition Insight series ahead of the new Betfred Championship season focuses on Widnes Vikings. They experienced a mixed-season in 2025, finishing 7th, one spot outside the playoffs. They had an inconsistent campaign, winning 11...
Continue Reading2026 Opposition Insight | Oldham RLFC
10/01/2026By Spencer Arnold Our second opposition analysis ahead of the 2026 Betfred Championship campaign focuses on Oldham R.L.F.C. They head into the 2026 season as one of the sides expected to be firmly in the mix near the top end of the...
Continue Reading2026 Opposition Insight | Whitehaven R.L.F.C
10/01/2026By Spencer Arnold Ahead of the start of the 2026 Betfred Championship season, which gets underway this coming Friday when Salford face Oldham, we will be taking a look at each of the 12 opponents that Sheffield Eagles will face over...
Continue ReadingPREVIEW | Keighley Cougars away this Saturday
18/12/2025It’s a first run-out ahead of the 2026 Betfred Championship campaign for the Eagles, who travel to Cougar Park to take on Keighley Cougars on Saturday afternoon, with kick-off at 3pm. Craig Lingard’s side faced Bradford Bulls last Saturday in an...
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