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League One Friday: Crusaders, Skolars, Cougars and Whitehaven claim local bragging rights

April 1, 2018

Good Friday saw a full schedule in League One, many of which were derbies. The first of which saw London Skolars beat London rivals Hemel Stags 18-12. Tries from Jymel Coleman and Eddie Mbaranga as well as three penalties from Neil Thorman won the game for the Skolars- their first of the season. Two tries … More League One Friday: Crusaders, Skolars, Cougars and Whitehaven claim local bragging rights

League One Sunday: Big wins for Whitehaven and Oldham as Doncaster, York and Bradford all win

March 26, 2018

Oldham claimed the biggest win of the week as they won 30-2 at North Wales Crusaders. A hat trick from Danny Bridge, two tries from Joe Martin and another for Phil Joy earned the big win for Oldham. A Tommy Johnson penalty was all the Crusaders could reply with. Whitehaven were also big winners as … More League One Sunday: Big wins for Whitehaven and Oldham as Doncaster, York and Bradford all win

Challenge Cup Friday: Wolfpack ends Kells’ adventure, Doncaster thrash Newcastle

March 16, 2018

Kells’ Challenge Cup adventure is over after suffering a 56-6 defeat to Canadian side Toronto Wolfpack. A hat trick from Liam Kay, two tries from Nick Rawsthorne, and tries from Blake Wallace, Quentin Laulu-Togagae, Jonny Pownall, Ryan Brierley, who also added eight goals and Andy Ackers won the game convincingly for the Championship side. Lewis … More Challenge Cup Friday: Wolfpack ends Kells’ adventure, Doncaster thrash Newcastle

Challenge Cup draw: Community sides get dream draws

February 27, 2018

The Challenge Cup draw has been made and the three community sides can all look forward to dream ties against semi pro and professional clubs. Kells have the biggest tie of all as they welcome Toronto Wolfpack to their ground. Normanton Knights are also at home as they face Rochdale Hornets. Pilkington Recs face a … More Challenge Cup draw: Community sides get dream draws

Challenge Cup Round Up: Doncaster and Bradford score 80

February 25, 2018

Doncaster and Bradford Bulls both put 80 points on their respective opposition as they breeze into the Fourth Round of the Challenge Cup. The Dons beat community side Myton Warriors 82-6. Four tries for Jason Tali as well two tries from Connor Bower and individual efforts from Liam Harris (who also added nine goals), Kyle … More Challenge Cup Round Up: Doncaster and Bradford score 80

Challenge Cup Preview: Coventry and Distington to lead the way

February 25, 2018

The rest of the all League One ties will be played in the Challenge Cup this weekend, the standout being Coventry Bears vs. Distington, which we can see live on BBC Sport. All in all, there are three all League One ties as Bradford Bulls take on West Wales Raiders, North Wales Crusaders take on … More Challenge Cup Preview: Coventry and Distington to lead the way

League One Round Up- Bradford win it late at York

February 18, 2018

Bradford Bulls won an enthralling encounter against York City Knights to start their League One campaign with a win. Tries from Ashley Gibson, Elliot Minichella and Steve Crossley as well as five conversions from Joe Keyes, including a late penalty, won it for the Bulls. Two tries from Joe Batchelor and another for Kieran Moss … More League One Round Up- Bradford win it late at York