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Hunslet celebrate their League 1 play-off success - but the job is not done yet. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

'We want to play in Championship' - Hunslet boss stresses job not done

Hunslet celebrate Mackenzie Turner's try. (Photo: Ed Sykes/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Hunslet set up promotion decider at Swinton after beating Keighley

Jake Mamo has made a shock return to rugby league. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Jake Mamo comes out of retirement to join League 1 side

Keighley are going in a different direction midway through the 2024 season. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Keighley Cougars sack head coach Matt Foster despite topping League 1

Elliot Minchella is getting his first taste of international rugby league. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Minchella shares 'look at us now' moment with Wood after maiden England call-up

Dale Ferguson is set to return to Dewsbury's pack after a short spell as head coach. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

'I feel I can help more as a player' - Dale Ferguson resigns as Dewsbury boss

Carl Hall is realistic about Doncaster's 2024 prospects. (Photo: Howard Roe/AHPIX.com)placeholder image

Culture and consistency - Carl Hall's recipe for long-term Championship success

It's been an enthralling weekend of Challenge Cup action. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

York Acorn eye fifth round after stunning win as Hunslet ARLFC land dream tie

Ryan O'Neill, left, owns Keighley alongside husband Kaue Garcia, right. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Ryan O'Neill's IMG stance softens as he gets to work on righting 2023 wrongs

Joe Lovodua has dropped down to the Championship with Doncaster. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Doncaster land Joe Lovodua to continue impressive recruitment drive

Craig Lingard has been at Wheldon Road since May. (Photo: Castleford Tigers)placeholder image

Craig Lingard's first words after taking over as Castleford boss

Newcastle Thunder will not compete in League 1 next season. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Newcastle Thunder fold following relegation to leave League 1 in turmoil

Andrew Henderson's side came from nowhere to make the play-offs. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Andrew Henderson puts pressure on Bradford Bulls ahead of play-off clash

Carl Hall lifts the League 1 promotion trophy aloft. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Doncaster chasing Super League dream after ending eight-year stay in League 1

Carl Hall expects Doncaster to begin the IMG era as a lower B club but the Championship new boys have aspirations to one day join the elite of Super League.

James O'Brien

Joey Leilua raises the Championship League Leaders' Shield after the win over Widnes. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Keighley relegated as York claim final play-off place at Halifax's expense

James Ford only joined Wakefield Trinity at the end of last year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

James Ford's first words after swapping Wakefield for Featherstone

Rhys Lovegrove has left Cougar Park. (Photo: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Keighley part company with Rhys Lovegrove after 'disappointing' results

Michael Duff. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.placeholder image

Michael Duff on why January was key in Barnsley FC's strong pitch for promotion

Brett Ferres has dropped down to the Championship after a spell with Featherstone Rovers. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Brett Ferres as driven as ever at start of Doncaster chapter

Luke Gale spent a forgettable season at Hull FC. (Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Gale opens up on retirement fears, joining Keighley and ill-fated Hull spell

Craig Huby hung up his boots in 2019. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Former Castleford Tigers prop Craig Huby accepts League 1 challenge

Bailey Dawson during a training session at Hull KR. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Castleford Tigers snap up young forward following release by Hull KR

Derrell Olpherts is starting a new chapter at Headingley. (Photo: Leeds Rhinos)placeholder image

Olpherts on his journey from reluctant professional to Super League workhorse

Keighley Cougars celebrate a try in the rout of North Wales Crusaders. (Picture: SWPix.com)placeholder image

Cougars make Super League ambition clear after celebrating promotion in style

Rhys Lovegrove, head coach of Keighley Cougars has led his side to promotion with 18 wins from 18. Picture: Alex Broadway/SWpix.com.placeholder image

Keighley promoted to the Championship as Leigh score 100 points against York

Keighley Cougars have been promoted to the Championship after they wrapped up the League One title with two games to spare following a dominant 48-18 win at Doncaster RLFC.

Ben McKenna

Scott Murrell celebrates a try in last year's play-offs. (Picture: SWPix.com)placeholder image

'It was a hard decision': Ex-Hull KR and Halifax favourite Murrell to retire

Debut nightmare: Leeds forward James Bentley, far right, is sent off on his debut for the club by referee Chris Kendall. Picture Tony Johnsonplaceholder image

Inside Rugby League: Disciplinary hearings and Super League disappointments

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Smith follows Barlaser to claim player of month award

Doncaster Rovers boss Gary McSheffrey. Picture Bruce Rollinsonplaceholder image

Doncaster Rovers: ‘Hurt’ Gary McSheffrey wanting reaction after derby defeat

Too easy: Barnsley’s defence looks all at sea as Nottingham Forest’s Ryan Yates scores the hosts’ second goal in the 3-0 victory at the City Ground. Picture: Tim Goode/PA Wireplaceholder image

Barnsley’s Championship fate already looking sealed

Batley Bulldogs and Bradford Bulls scrumdown back in 2020. Picture: Ash Allen/SWpix.complaceholder image

Scrums return to rugby league but questions remain over Covid-19

The January transfer window is rapidly approaching the half-way point and there are plenty of potential moves still on the cards in the Championshipplaceholder image

Wednesday's Championship transfer rumours

PLAY ON: Clubs will be ordered to forfeit matches in the event of Covid outbreaks in 2022 under new rules being prepared by the Rugby Football League. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Super League clubs to be told they will have to forfeit unfulfilled fixtures

Hunslet coach Alan Kilshawplaceholder image

Leeds Rhinos pre-season game confirned

The January transfer window is fast approaching but EFL Championship clubs have plenty fixtures between now and then with the latest round getting underway tonightplaceholder image

Tuesday’s Championship transfer rumours

We simulate three years forward to see how Hull City were getting on in the latest edition of Football Manager, how they will line up and who will be the manager in chargeplaceholder image

FM22 simulation: Hull City's starting XI for 2024/25 season opener

We simulated three years into the future with the latest edition of Football Manager to see how Barnsley are getting on and who they've signedplaceholder image

FM22 simulation: Barnsley's starting XI for 2024/25 season opener

Dons chief executive Carl Hall. (Picture: Marie Caley)placeholder image

Cornwall in rugby league: Doncaster chief gives cautious welcome

Andrew Henderson with the 2017 Championship Coach of the Year he won for his exploits with London Broncos. (Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Experienced Super League coach heads to League 1

All 24 League 1 teams ranked by their disciplinary record for the 2021/22 season as of October 10placeholder image

Who is the dirtiest team in League 1? 2021/22 disciplinary record so far

Dons' head coach Richard Horneplaceholder image

Workington Town v Doncaster: Promotion chance culmination of a season’s hard wor...

Sheffield Eagles' Josh Guzdek takes on Bradford Bulls' Aaron Murphy in the opening game of the 2021 Betfred Championship season. Next year, matches will be shown live by Premier Sports. (John Clifton/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Championship seals broadcast deal with Premier Sports for live Monday night game...

Championship clubs are making plans to bring in new players and keep hold of their current stars before the January transfer window comes aroundplaceholder image

Monday's Championship transfer rumours

Doncaster's Aaron York celebrates victory over Keighley. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Keighley Cougars 26 Doncaster 28: Jake Sweeting kicks Dons into play-off final

Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e (left) and his son Phoenix (right) of Keighley Cougars are pictured at their home in Sheffield in March after becoming only the third father and son duo to play together in a British rugby league game in a game against Dewsbury Rams. (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

Teen star loving life with Keighley Cougars AND Hull KR

Huddersfield's coach Ian Watson. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

Huddersfield Giants v Leigh: Ian Watson ‘would love to keep’ departing trio

Ralph Rimmer. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.complaceholder image

RFL boss Ralph Rimmer excited about rugby league’s ‘watershed moment’

Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e (right) and his son Phoenix (left) of Keighley Cougars are pictured at their home in Sheffield after becoming the third father and son duo to play together in a British rugby league game in a game against Dewsbury Rams in March. (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)placeholder image

League 1 teenage star follows his dad into Super League

Keighley Cougars coach Rhys Lovegrove has seen his club's game called off due to Covid. (SWPIX)placeholder image

League 1 game called off due to Covid

Gavin Henson: Code-breaker.placeholder image

Championship fixtures - Opening French test for York City Knights

Rugby league has taken a new approach to scrums during the Covid pandemic. (Pic: Getty Images)placeholder image

Rugby league: when will Super League start and what are the game's new laws?

Kris Welham, seen in action for Salford, above, is one of a number of big name signings by Featherstone Rovers. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.complaceholder image

Confident Featherstone Rovers ready for anything that 2021 throws at them

Keighley Cougars chairman Mick O'Neill. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpeplaceholder image

Challenge Cup just the tonic for Keighley Cougars says Mick O’Neill

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