P376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/04 ] 1/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP I PREVIEW BRADFORD BULLS (formerly Northern) Ground: Odsal Coach: Brian Smith Players in: Tommy Hodgkinson, Andy Ireland, St John Ellis, Jonathan Scales Players out: David Fraissj, Dave Watson Richard Darkjs, Dave Heron, Trevor Clark. It's all change at Bradford with a new name and a new coach. Plenty of summer transfer activity but may still need to strengthen. Last season: Ch'ship 7th, Challenge Cup 4th rnd, Regal qtts, Prim 1st rnd. Football 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEJFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/44 ] 2/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW CASTLEFORD Ground: Whjldon Rd Coach: John Joyner Playjts in: Andrew Thick, Adrian Flynn, Colin Maskill Players out: Tony Kemp, Andy Hay, Jon 'ray, Richie Blackmore Have lost some top players and appear unlikely to mount a serious Championship challenge Last season: Ch'ship 3rd, Challenge Cup 4th rnd, Regal semi-finals, Premiership 1st round. Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General NatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:11/29 3/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW HALIFAX Ground: Thrum Hall Coach: Steve Simms Players in: Mike Umaga, Abe Ekoku, Carl Briggs, Asb Amonj, Wbynj Jackson Players out: John Lawless, Steve Hampton, Graemj Dallas, Michael Hagan Should improve on last season's position although the bookmakers don't agree. Last season: Ch'ship 5th, Challenge Cup 4th rnd, Regal Trophy 2nd round, Premiership 1st round. Football 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General NatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:19/37 4/12 ROLJAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW LEEDS Ground: Headingliy Coach: Dean Bell Players in: Mike Forshaw, Tony Kemp, Dean Bell Players out: Jonathan Scales, Ellery Hanley Hanley will bj missed although Bell's arrivbl will help soften the blow. Chasing Wigan again Last season: Ch'ship 2nd, Challenge Cup runners-up, Regal Trophy quarter- finblists, Premiership runners-up Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:21/28 5/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW LONDON BRONCOS Ground: Barnjt Copthall Stadium Coach: Gary Griinkj Players in: Ikram Butt, Paul Stevens, Craig Booth, Kiiran Myjr, Tony Mestrov, Dave Evans, Shane Vincent, Terry Matterson, Paul Hauff, Julian O'Neill, Ben Wblkjr, Russell Bawdjn, Shaun Seating, Lee Dynjvor Players out: Logan Campbell, Mark Johnson, Sam Stewart, Abe Ekoku In top flight for first time but may need time to re-adjust. Last season: Div Two 4th, Silk Cut 4th rnd, Regal 2nd rnd, Divisional semis 5,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:11/41 6/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW OLDHAM Ground: Wbtershjddings Coach: Andy Goodway Players in: Mike Neal, Francis Malonjy, Paul Atchjson, Rob Myles, Ian Gildart Players out: Mike Kuiti, Martin Holden, Craig Booth Have made some useful summer signings and should again do reasonably well; trophies doubtful. Last season: Ch'ship 10th, Silk Cut semi-finals, Regal 3rd round Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General NatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:11/51 7/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW S$ HELENS Ground: Knowsley Rd Coach: Eric Hughes Players in: Dean Busby Players out: Tommy Hodgkinson, Jason Roach, Peter Cannon, Peter Athjrton, Sean Casey, Tony Fjnlon, Shane Cooper, Andy Dannatt, Mark Ilia There are signs that the Saints are on their way back and the catpure of Dean Busby will boost the pack. Last season: Ch'ship 4th, Silk Cut 4th round, Regal quarter-finals, Premiership semi-finals Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:18/22 8/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW SHEFFIELD EAGLES Ground: Don Valley Stadium Coach: Gary Hethjrington Players in: Sonny Whakarau, John Lawless, Andy Hay, Jerome Vincent Players out: Alex Thompson, Carl Briggs Good battling side but honours may bj beyond them. Strong support. Last season: Ch'ship 8th, Silk Cut 5th round, Regal 3rd round, Premiership 1st round Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:11/24 9/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP I PREVIEW WARRJNGTON Ground: Wildjrspool Coach: Brian Johnson Players in: Andy Currier, Dave King, Mark Jones Players out: Francis Malonjy, Rob Myles Allan Baseman, Kevin Ellis, Tukjre Barlow, Rowland Phillips Lost some decent players but have signed some as well. Last season: Ch'ship 6th, Silk Cut 5th round, Regal Trophy runners-up, Premiership semi-finals Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General NatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:27/01 10/12 R/LEAGUE: CH—MPIONSHIP PREVIEW WJGAN Ground: Central Park Coach: Graemj West Players in: Paul Barrow Players out: Denis Bests, Phil Clarke, Mike Neal, Paul Atcheson, Phil Cantillon, Paul Stevens Did the Grand Slam last season and have the sruad to repeat the feat. Again the team to beat. Last season: Ch'ship 1st, Silk Cut winners, Regal Trophy winners, Premiership winners Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General NatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:24/26 11/12 R/LEAGUE: CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW WORSINGTON TOWN Ground: Derwent Park Coaches: Phil McKenzie & Billy McGinty Players in: Rowland Phillips, David Fraissj, Logan Campbell, Mark Johnson Plazjrs out: Kyle White, Mark Mulligan Don't expect any miracles from the Cumbrians but they will bj hard to ovjrcomj on their home patch. Last season: Ch'ship 9th, Silk Cut quarter-finals, Regal Trophy 3rd round Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 Fixtures N Zealand General LatestP376 CEEFAX 376 Thu 17 Aug 19:22/44 12/12 ROLJAGUE: SILK CUT CHALLENGE CUP FINAL Leeds starlet Francis Cummins was the youngest player to appear in a Challenge Cup final at Wjmbley last year, beating Shaun Edwards' 17 years and 201 days by one day. Wigan's Martin Offiah is aiming to become the first player in Challenge Cup history to win the Lance Todd Trophy - awarded to the man of the match - three times. If one is necessary, the replay will bj at Elland Road, Leeds, on Wjdnjsday May 10. The last replay was bbck in 1;82. Footdall 302 General 320 Cricket 340 5 Latest 350 Rugby 370 Racing 380 Fixtures N Zealand General Latest