{"id":468872,"date":"2026-03-11T03:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/468872\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T03:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:10:12","slug":"championship-boss-lands-new-club-after-shock-exit-as-halifax-panthers-make-on-field-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/468872\/","title":{"rendered":"Championship boss lands new club after shock exit as Halifax Panthers make on-field return"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Round Six of the Betfred Championship is complete, and the big news this week saw a coaching switch, as well as the return of Halifax Panthers.<\/p>\n

The Panthers played their first game after revival. The club were placed into compulsory liquidation in February, but after a swift ownership change, they were allowed to continue with the rest of the season.<\/p>\n

Fax hosted London Broncos at The Shay, and were beaten 42-4, with PNG hooker Finley Glare scoring twice, however the positive for Panthers fans will be seeing their team back on the field after a period of uncertainty.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Barrow Raiders picked up an away win at Dewsbury Rams. Barrow have lost just once all season and currently sit third in the table.<\/p>\n

Doncaster secured a home win over Goole Vikings. The away side would have wanted to winning performance to go into their Challenge Cup game against Warrington Wolves next week with the upmost confidence.<\/p>\n

Sheffield Eagles kept their unbeaten run going with a 44-20 win over Rochdale . Both them and London are the only two sides to have not lot in the competition so far.<\/p>\n

Batley Bulldogs and Workington Town picked up points against North Wales Crusaders and Salford RLFC respectively, whilst Whitehaven and Midlands played out a 20-20 draw.<\/p>\n

Speaking of Whitehaven, they announced the coaching departure of Anthony Murray following last week\u2019s win over Rochdale. Murray has now found a new club and has joined Swinton Lions as assistant coach.<\/p>\n

Working with Paul Wood and Mickey Higham, the Lions were unable to get their first win with Murray in the setup, as they lost out to Newcastle Thunder 36-4.<\/p>\n

Lastly, the Leeds Rhinos trio of Ben Littlewood, Presley Cassell and Tom Nicholson-Watton couldn\u2019t help Hunslet to victory over Widnes Vikings, though Littlewood did manage to cross for a try in a 32-26 defeat.<\/p>\n

Both Keighley and Oldham, who will feature in Challenge Cup action later this week, had bye rounds and did not play.<\/p>\n

RFL error, coaches under pressure and Super League\u2019s injury crisis \u2013 click here to watch the latest episode of the Serious About Rugby League Show<\/a><\/p>\n

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