Sat 20th-Sun 21st Apr: The Betfred Championship Match Thread

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SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    18:00 (UK time)

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster    15:00
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity    15:00
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings    15:00
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    15:00
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams    15:00
York Knights v Bradford Bulls    15:00

1 hour ago, John Drake said:

SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster 

Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity    

Featherstone Rovers v Widnes

Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    

Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams    

York Knights v Bradford Bulls  

Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven by 12
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster by 8
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity by 18
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings by 6
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles by 2
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams by 4 
York Knights v Bradford Bulls by 16

@John Drake you might want to double check the TO v Whitehaven time, it's 17h00 UK time, 18H00 France time

SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    Toulouse by 22

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster    Barrow by 4
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity    Wakefield by 32
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings    Fev by 4
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    Sheffield by 16
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams    Swinton by 8
York Knights v Bradford Bulls    Bradford by 18

Just 2 this week that look like they could be difficult to predict in the Barrow and Fev games. 

SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster 
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams
York Knights v Bradford Bulls

All home wins bar Wakey and Bradford.

10 hours ago, John Drake said:

 

SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    18:00 (UK time)

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster    15:00
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity    15:00
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings    15:00
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    15:00
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams    15:00
York Knights v Bradford Bulls    15:00

18 hours ago, The Blues Ox said:

SATURDAY 20th APRIL
Toulouse Olympique v Whitehaven    Toulouse by 22

SUNDAY 21st APRIL
Barrow Raiders v Doncaster    Barrow by 4
Batley Bulldogs v Wakefield Trinity    Wakefield by 32
Featherstone Rovers v Widnes Vikings    Fev by 4
Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    Sheffield by 16
Swinton Lions v Dewsbury Rams    Swinton by 8
York Knights v Bradford Bulls    Bradford by 18

Just 2 this week that look like they could be difficult to predict in the Barrow and Fev games. 

I think you'll win this weekend mate.

Toulouse 40 Whitehaven 4 FT

Is that really their first away game of the season?

19 minutes ago, JonM said:

Toulouse 40 Whitehaven 4 FT

Is that really their first away game of the season?

Aye. Donny haven't played away yet either! 

On 19/04/2024 at 06:47, The Blues Ox said:

Halifax Panthers v Sheffield Eagles    Sheffield by 16

The Shay somewhat of a bogey venue for us (no win since 2019) so I’d snap your hand off for this.

Can’t see you being as bad as that 2nd half vs Widnes either. 

Decent performance from Toulouse though the 36 points difference is a bit flattering. Haven played well, created loads but couldn’t finish. An entertaining encounter with both sides throwing the ball around. Ref did well with only a handful of penalties. Tough for Haven coach Jonty Gorleston who is having to work with the bare bones of a squad so credit to him.

Top travelling support who enjoyed the fun in the sun, just a pity their boys couldn’t have converted more of their chances.

Some good performances from the home side. Stand off Ryan Rivett looks like he’s settling in at this level and Anthony Marion was top notch. Good debut for Mac Walsh at centre. Veteran Dom Peyroux looked like a spring chicken.

4 hours ago, RedAndGoldArmy said:

The Shay somewhat of a bogey venue for us (no win since 2019) so I’d snap your hand off for this.

Can’t see you being as bad as that 2nd half vs Widnes either. 

I can, we really haven't a full squad to call on. The CC game against Hammersmith was a disaster for us with three main first teamers ruled out with long term injuries. Add on a small squad with three more players out now, Douglas who hasn't put a shirt on yet, and our half hearted love affair with Leeds and i make Eagles firm favourites this afternoon.

23 hours ago, Mumby Magic said:

I think you'll win this weekend mate.

You know it really would not surprise me. When our fans are on a downer we do seem to have a habit of pulling out a win from nowhere, similar when things seem to be going well we have a habit of self destructing. Going on form though I just can't see it, I put Sheffield up there with Bradford in the race for second and they will take some beating.

5 hours ago, Ovenden Grunt said:

Douglas who hasn't put a shirt on yet,

Shame to hear this because he’s a top player and man. Will undoubtedly be a fans favourite when he’s up and running. Will be apt for him to make his debut today and have a stormer

36 minutes ago, RedAndGoldArmy said:

Shame to hear this because he’s a top player and man. Will undoubtedly be a fans favourite when he’s up and running. Will be apt for him to make his debut today and have a stormer

Great player. We were very sorry to lose him.

Suprise in store at the LNER? York lead the Bulls (deservedly) 14-4 at H/T. 

Some eyecatching scores around the league today.Wheels seem to have totally come off at Fax whilst Sheffield continue to fly high, and a good win for York, every time Bradford seem to be showing signs of improvement they revert to type. Doncaster must have put in a massively-improved performance from last week judged on the scoreline at Barrow, sounds like Batley had a proper dig for the first half at least against Wakefield. Exciting game at Fev with both teams mounting stirring fightbacks. Big score for Swinton too.

3 hours ago, M j M said:

 

 

I had the lasagna. Lovely stuff.

Well a wins a win. A tale of 2 half's as they say. Tbh we got away with that bashing Batley down the middle. Think on the end full-time fitness showed. Well played Batley. A cracking day out.

Big 2nd half performance by Doncaster away to Barrow.

Very good game at Featherstone today. Plenty of positives in defeat for Widnes. Slipped a little closer to the relegation zone though.

Massive day for rugby league in South Yorkshire. 2 very impressive results. From our point of view a couple of changes that paid off. Congratulations to Eagles. Great result.