Round 5 of the Betfred Championship is here, as we preview this weekend’s upcoming fixtures…
London Broncos are at home to Hunslet, in what will be their first meeting in over a decade. Both were heavily beaten in Round 4, but who can turn their fortunes around this Saturday?
Also on Saturday night, the Dons host Toulouse – a tie which saw a pulsating encounter last time out.
It was a famous evening for Doncaster back in August, as they snatched a dramatic victory against the French side on home soil.
Luke Briscoe and Craig Hall combined to score the match-winner, but can they pull off another sensational performance?
It won’t be easy by any means, with Toulouse having won three on the spin, as well as their last two by convincing margins…
On Sunday, Barrow take on York. The Raiders will be boosted by their big win over Bradford in Round 4, whilst the Knights will be looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time in 2025.
Halifax will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run when they entertain local rivals Batley at The Shay.
Kyle Eastmond’s men currently occupy top spot of the Championship table and could be five wins from five after this weekend's results.
Although they completed the double over the Bulldogs in 2024, the Panthers can ill-afford to take their opponents lightly, however, as Mark Moxon will be seeking a response from his Batley side.
There’s a heavyweight clash at the Millenium Stadium as Featherstone and Bradford lock horns. It’s always a classic between these two sides - and fans should expect a ferocious showdown as they both look to bounce back from their disappointing defeats in the previous round.
The Bulls enjoyed a compelling victory over the Rovers in their fiesty Play-Off encounter last year, but will Fev enact revenge?
Finally, Sheffield are back in action against Oldham, but who will claim the two points and climb the league ladder?
Betfred Championship Round 5 fixtures:
London Broncos v Hunslet
Doncaster v Toulouse Olympique
Barrow Raiders v York Knights
Halifax Panthers v Batley Bulldogs
Featherstone Rovers v Bradford Bulls
Sheffield Eagles v Oldham
Widnes Vikings – Bye week
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The Betfred Championship’s full fixture list can be found here.
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