Round 17 of the Betfred Championship has arrived!
The action gets underway with a triple-header on Saturday.
Firstly, Midlands host Swinton. The Hurricanes might be sitting nine places above their Round 17 opponents, but if we cast our minds back to Round 12, it was the Lions who pulled off a magnificent win against the Hurricanes - their first of the season too!
Also on Saturday, Goole host Keighley. Both teams will be looking to bounce back after suffering heavy defeats in the previous round.
As part of Men’s Health Week, Vikings players will wear a special charity kit take to the field against the Cougars, carrying the names of their teammates and friends on the back of their shirts instead of their own.
It a powerful statement iwill be n the club’s #GotYourBack campaign, in support of official charity partner Men's Mental Health Group (MMHG).
The third game sees Barrow Raiders back on home soil against Dewsbury Rams.
The Raiders are undefeated in their last four home meetings with the Rams, having won three and drawn one.
On Sunday, Oldham take on Batley. The Roughyeds are currently fourth in the table - just two points behind Newcastle and Barrow, so know how important two points on offer are here.
A high-flying Newcastle take on Rochdale and are searching for a seventh straight win in the competition. Thunder have scored a staggering 335 attacking points in their last six matches.
Then, Widnes travel to play Hunslet, and have won their last five away meetings there. Halifax are on the road to Colwyn Bay to face North Wales Crusaders, whilst Workington make the trip down to Salford.
It was a 52-10 victory in Town’s favour last time out, but the Reds have improved massively since then.
Finally, Sheffield host Whitehaven.
Betfred Championship Round 17 fixtures:
Saturday 20 June
Midlands Hurricanes v Swinton Lions (1PM KO)
Goole Vikings v Keighley Cougars (3PM KO)
Barrow Raiders v Dewsbury Rams (6PM KO)
Sunday 21 June
Oldham RLFC v Batley Bulldogs (2PM KO)
Newcastle Thunder v Rochdale Hornets
All 3PM KO:
Hunslet RLFC v Widnes Vikings
North Wales Crusaders v Halifax Panthers
Salford RLFC v Workington Town
Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven RLFC
*Midlands Hurricanes and Goole Vikings will play their Round 16 fixture on Tuesday 23rd June (7.30PM KO)
The full fixture list for the Betfred Championship can be found here.
Photo Credit: Andy Shaw & Midlands Hurricanes
