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Handling mIstakes send Rovers crashing out of cup

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:46 GMT

Featherstone Rovers were punished for handling errors as they bowed out of the Northern Rail Cup with Sunday’s 22-12 home defeat against Leigh Centurions.

James set to return for cup clash against Leigh

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:31 GMT

Prop Matt James is set to return for Featherstone’s Northern Rail Cup clash against Leigh at Big Fellas Stadium on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

Rovers chairman welcomes RFL restructuring plans

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:15:16 GMT

Featherstone Rovers chairman Mark Campbell says plans to restructure Super League are “a breath of fresh air.”

Worthington turns down Castleford to stay at Featherstone

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:07:14 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have fought off competition from neighbours Castleford Tigers to retain centre Greg Worthington.

Rovers unveil new coach to fans

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:40 GMT

Featherstone’s new head coach will be unveiled to supporters in the Rovers clubhouse this evening (Wednesday).

Bastian confirmed as Featherstone’s new coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:55:08 GMT

Former Featherstone Rovers forward John Bastian is the club’s new head coach.

Rovers swoop for Tongan ace Uaisele

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:43:24 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have signed 28-year-old Tongan international centre or winger Etuate Uaisele for the 2014 season.

Rovers coaching job attracts ‘high calibre’ applicants

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:19 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have received a dozen applications for the job as head coach to replace new Castleford boss Daryl Powell.

Highly-rated Day signs new Featherstone deal

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:38:29 GMT

Featherstone’s highly-rated young hooker Sam Day has signed a new two-year contract.

Hardman signs extended Rovers contract

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:04:31 GMT

Featherstone full-back Ian Hardman has signed a two-year contract extension which keeps him at the club until the end of 2015.

Powell confirmed as new Tigers coach

Tue, 07 May 2013 08:40:00 GMT

Castleford Tigers this morning confirmed the appointment of Daryl Powell (pictured) as their new head coach.

SLIDESHOW: Featherstone register vital away win at Batley Bulldogs

Mon, 06 May 2013 09:45:09 GMT

Featherstone Rovers maintained the pressure on Kingstone Press Championship leaders Halifax thanks to a 16-12 victory over Batley Bulldogs at Mount Pleasant on Sunday.

Powell set to be unveiled as new Castleford Tigers coach

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:54:50 GMT

Featherstone Rovers boss Daryl Powell is expected to be unveiled as the new Castleford Tigers head coach on Monday.

Powell: It’s always tough at Batley

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:37:49 GMT

After climbing to second in the Kingstone Press Championship with last weekend’s impressive 40-18 win over leaders Halifax, Featherstone Rovers have a difficult game against Batley at Mount Pleasant on Sunday.

Rovers star Briggs ruled out for rest of season

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:26:02 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have suffered a major blow with news that Kyle Briggs will miss the rest of the season.

Rovers land home cup tie against Leigh

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:13:38 GMT

Featherstone Rovers were handed a home tie against Leigh Centurions in tonight’s Northern Rail Cup draw.

Powell: I am getting on with my job at Rovers

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:47:30 GMT

Featherstone Rovers boss Daryl Powell has responded to renewed speculation linking him with the Castleford Tigers coaching job by saying: “I’m doing the job at Featherstone that I get paid to do and that’s it.”

Rovers stage annual gala on Bank Holiday Monday

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:27:06 GMT

Featherstone Rovers stage their fourth annual community gala day on Bank Holiday Monday (May 6).

Rovers delighted with attendance at Halifax match

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:13:27 GMT

Featherstone’s marketing campaign for the visit of Kingstone Press Championship leaders Halifax last Sunday paid dividends when more than 3,600 spectators saw the game.

Rampant Rovers wreck Halifax’s unbeaten record

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:37:08 GMT

Featherstone’s superb second-half display earned them a crucial 40-18 win over Championship rivals Halifax in a pulsating game at Big Fellas Stadium on Sunday.