2023 RFL Championship season results

The fixture list for the 2023 RFL Championship was issued on 13 November 2022.[1] The regular season comprises 27 rounds to be followed by the play-offs.

All times are UK local time (UTC±00:00 until 26 March 2023, UTC+01:00 thereafter).

Regular season

Round 1
Betfred Championship: round one
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Barrow Raiders 04–24 Toulouse Olympique 4 February 2023, 15:00 Craven Park C. Worsley 2,177
Bradford Bulls 24–80 Whitehaven 5 February 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium N. Bennett 4,870
Halifax Panthers 26–18 Sheffield Eagles 5 February 2023, 15:00 The Shay L. Rush 2,107
London Broncos 20–30 Batley Bulldogs 5 February 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane A. Moore 1,849
Swinton Lions 06–18 Newcastle Thunder 5 February 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road B. Milligan 877
York Knights 12–19 Widnes Vikings 5 February 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium M. Smaill 2,117
Keighley Cougars 00–50 Featherstone Rovers 6 February 2023, 19:45 Cougar Park T. Grant 2,443
Source:[2]

Round 2
Betfred Championship: round two
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Toulouse Olympique 58–00 Newcastle Thunder 11 February 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon M. Griffiths 3,047
Barrow Raiders 16–36 Sheffield Eagles 12 February 2023, 15:00 Craven Park B. Thaler 2,094
Batley Bulldogs 16–30 Swinton Lions 12 February 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium A. Moore 1,551
Whitehaven 16–20 London Broncos 12 February 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground T. Grant 750
Widnes Vikings 26–18 Keighley Cougars 12 February 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium L. Moore 3,498
Featherstone Rovers 46–22 Halifax Panthers 12 February 2023, 16:00 Post Office Road C. Kendall 3,974
York Knights 32–16 Bradford Bulls 13 February 2023, 19:45 York Community Stadium J. Smith 2,381
Source:[3]

Round 3
Betfred Championship: round three
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 36–00 Batley Bulldogs 17 February 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium J. Vella 878
Toulouse Olympique 36–00 York Knights 18 February 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon A. Moore 2,761
Bradford Bulls 14–12 Widnes Vikings 19 February 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium B. Thaler 4,827
Featherstone Rovers 76–40 Whitehaven 19 February 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road M. Smaill 2,248
Halifax Panthers 26–18 London Broncos 19 February 2023, 15:00 The Shay C. Worsley 1,950
Keighley Cougars 44–24 Newcastle Thunder 19 February 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park N. Bennett 1,658
Swinton Lions 20–18 Barrow Raiders 19 February 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road L. Rush 1,139
Source:[4]

Round 4
Betfred Championship: round four
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Bradford Bulls 28–18 Toulouse Olympique 25 February 2023, 13:00 Odsal Stadium M. Smaill 2,798
Batley Bulldogs 28–23 Keighley Cougars 26 February 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium L. Rush 1,624
Featherstone Rovers 56–60 Newcastle Thunder 26 February 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road C. Worsley 2,489
London Broncos 20–21 Sheffield Eagles 26 February 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane J. Vella 1,175
Whitehaven 20–40 Swinton Lions 26 February 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground N. Bennett 891
York Knights 28–14 Barrow Raiders 26 February 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium S. Mikalauskas 1,525
Widnes Vikings 42–14 Halifax Panthers 27 February 2023, 19:45 Halton Stadium B. Thaler 3,187
Source:[5]

Round 5
Betfred Championship: round five
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Toulouse Olympique 72–10 Whitehaven 4 March 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon B. Thaler 2,558
Barrow Raiders 18–18 Newcastle Thunder 5 March 2023, 15:00 Craven Park M. Smaill 1,752
Halifax Panthers 20–16 Batley Bulldogs 5 March 2023, 15:00 The Shay S. Mikalauskas 1,703
Keighley Cougars 33–22 London Broncos 5 March 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park N. Bennett 1,693
Sheffield Eagles 42–12 Widnes Vikings 5 March 2023, 15:00 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium L. Rush 1,319
Swinton Lions 00–40 York Knights 5 March 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road C. Worsley 1,029
Featherstone Rovers 26–12 Bradford Bulls 6 March 2023, 19:45 Post Office Road J. Vella 4,012
Source:[6]

Round 6
Betfred Championship: round six
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Newcastle Thunder 06–36 London Broncos 18 March 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park N. Bennett 978
Widnes Vikings 12–14 Toulouse Olympique 18 March 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium J. Vella 3,093
Bradford Bulls 32–18 Sheffield Eagles 19 March 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium M. Rossleigh 3,004
Halifax Panthers 34–10 Keighley Cougars 19 March 2023, 15:00 The Shay L. Rush 2,123
Swinton Lions 06–34 Featherstone Rovers 19 March 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road M. Smaill 1,090
York Knights 12–14 Whitehaven 19 March 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium S. Mikalauskas 1,614
Batley Bulldogs 24–12 Barrow Raiders 20 March 2023, 19:45 Crown Flatt[lower-alpha 1] C. Worsley 1,187
Source:[8]

Round 7
Betfred Championship: round seven
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 32–40 Toulouse Olympique 25 March 2023, 18:00 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium T. Grant 959
Barrow Raiders 16–12 Halifax Panthers 26 March 2023, 15:00 Craven Park J. Vella 1,879
Featherstone Rovers 46–40 York Knights 26 March 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road L. Rush 2,892
Keighley Cougars 34–60 Bradford Bulls 26 March 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park S. Mikalauskas 4,793
London Broncos 16–14 Swinton Lions 26 March 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane N. Bennett 829
Whitehaven 16–18 Batley Bulldogs 26 March 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground M. Smaill 1,006
Widnes Vikings 24–16 Newcastle Thunder 26 March 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium C. Worsley 2,743
Source:[9]

Round 8
Betfred Championship: round eight
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Barrow Raiders 14–16 Whitehaven 7 April 2023, 15:00 Craven Park C. Worsley 3,136
Newcastle Thunder 20–44 Sheffield Eagles 7 April 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park B. Milligan 817
Swinton Lions 16–48 Widnes Vikings 7 April 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road S. Mikalauskas 1,403
Batley Bulldogs 18–26 Featherstone Rovers 7 April 2023, 15:30 Fox's Biscuits Stadium J. Vella 2,287
Toulouse Olympique 52–00 London Broncos 7 April 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon M. Smaill 3,358
York Knights 10–22 Keighley Cougars 7 April 2023, 19:30 York Community Stadium N. Bennett 2,168
Halifax Panthers 22–26 Bradford Bulls 10 April 2023, 19:45 The Shay T. Grant 3,053
Source:[10]

Round 9
Betfred Championship: round nine
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Keighley Cougars 06–34 Toulouse Olympique 15 April 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park T. Grant 1,739
Bradford Bulls 16–21 Batley Bulldogs 16 April 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium L. Rush 3,330
Halifax Panthers 16–60 York Knights 16 April 2023, 15:00 The Shay J. Vella 1,454
London Broncos 10–40 Featherstone Rovers 16 April 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane M. Smaill 977
Whitehaven 31–60 Newcastle Thunder 16 April 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground C. Worsley 987
Widnes Vikings 23–14 Barrow Raiders 16 April 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium S. Mikalauskas 2,772
Sheffield Eagles 16–60 Swinton Lions 17 April 2023, 19:45 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium N. Bennett 1,179
Source:[11]

Round 10
Betfred Championship: round ten
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Swinton Lions 19–12 Toulouse Olympique 6 May 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road B. Milligan 957
Barrow Raiders 46–12 Bradford Bulls 7 May 2023, 15:00 Craven Park J. Vella 2,440
Featherstone Rovers 30–28 Sheffield Eagles 7 May 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road T. Grant 3,187
Newcastle Thunder 16–36 Halifax Panthers 7 May 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park S. Mikalauskas 1,097
Whitehaven 24–32 Keighley Cougars 7 May 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground L. Rush 1,065
York Knights 30–28 London Broncos 7 May 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium C. Worsley 1,802
Batley Bulldogs 11–40 Widnes Vikings 8 May 2023, 19:45 Fox's Biscuits Stadium M. Smaill 923
Source:[12]

Round 11
Betfred Championship: round eleven
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
London Broncos 30–16 Barrow Raiders 13 May 2023, 14:00 Plough Lane M. Smaill 806
Batley Bulldogs 17–16 Toulouse Olympique 13 May 2023, 18:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium T. Grant 1,320
Bradford Bulls 44–38 Swinton Lions 14 May 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium C. Worsley 2,935
Halifax Panthers 60–00 Whitehaven 14 May 2023, 15:00 The Shay N. Bennett 1,998
Keighley Cougars 18–46 Sheffield Eagles 14 May 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park J. Vella 1,347
Widnes Vikings 00–30 Featherstone Rovers 14 May 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium L. Rush 2,832
York Knights 26–22 Newcastle Thunder 14 May 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium S. Mikalauskas 2,276
Source:[13]

Round 12

Round 12 is the Summer Bash where all the fixtures are played at one ground over the weekend. The venue for 2023 is the York Community Stadium.[14]

Betfred Championship: round twelve
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time[15] Venue Referee Attendance
Widnes Vikings 38–60 Swinton Lions 27 May 2023, 12:45 York Community Stadium C. Worlsey 3,793
Whitehaven 16–32 Barrow Raiders 27 May 2023, 15:00 M. Smaill
Toulouse Olympique 10–14 London Broncos 27 May 2023, 17:15 L. Rush
Featherstone Rovers 46–16 York Knights 27 May 2023, 19:30 S. Mikalauskas
Newcastle Thunder 32–38 Sheffield Eagles 28 May 2023, 13:45 N. Bennett 2,948
Halifax Panthers 12–20 Batley Bulldogs 28 May 2023, 16:00 J. Vella
Keighley Cougars 18–42 Bradford Bulls 28 May 2023, 18:15 T. Grant
Source:[16]

Round 13
Betfred Championship: round thirteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Newcastle Thunder 12–28 Bradford Bulls 2 June 2023, 19:45 Kingston Park M. Smaill 2,465
Toulouse Olympique 28–22 Halifax Panthers 3 June 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon J. Vella 4,806
Batley Bulldogs 14–80 York Knights 4 June 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium M. Rossleigh 2,991
Featherstone Rovers 64–60 Barrow Raiders 4 June 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road N. Bennett 2,756
Keighley Cougars 28–32 Swinton Lions 4 June 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park B. Milligan 1,138
Sheffield Eagles 26–40 Whitehaven 4 June 2023, 15:00 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium K. Moore 1,179
Widnes Vikings 18–26 London Broncos 4 June 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium A. Sweet 2,547
Source:[17]

Round 14
Betfred Championship: round fourteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 40–10 York Knights 9 June 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium M. Smaill 1,051
Featherstone Rovers 18–36 Toulouse Olympique 10 June 2023, 18:00 Post Office Road T. Grant 3,489
Barrow Raiders 18–16 Keighley Cougars 11 June 2023, 15:00 Craven Park N. Bennett 2,250
Bradford Bulls 32–16 London Broncos 11 June 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium J. Vella 3,482
Newcastle Thunder 12–26 Batley Bulldogs 11 June 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park C. Worsley 694
Swinton Lions 08–46 Halifax Panthers 11 June 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road M. Rossleigh 1,109
Whitehaven 36–12 Widnes Vikings 11 June 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground L. Rush 960
Source:[18]

Round 15
Betfred Championship: round fifteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Toulouse Olympique 48–10 Sheffield Eagles 17 June 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon A. Moore 3,344
Barrow Raiders 26–18 Widnes Vikings 18 June 2023, 15:00 Craven Park J. Vella 2,150
Bradford Bulls 22–22 Halifax Panthers 18 June 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium T. Grant 4,717
Featherstone Rovers 50–60 London Broncos 18 June 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road L. Rush 2,255
Newcastle Thunder 18–16 Keighley Cougars 18 June 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park M. Rossleigh 684
Swinton Lions 06–48 Batley Bulldogs 18 June 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road M. Smaill 1,009
Whitehaven 26–24 York Knights 28 June 2023, 19:30[lower-alpha 2] Recreation Ground M. Smaill 951
Source:[20]

Round 16
Betfred Championship: round sixteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 40–00 Newcastle Thunder 23 June 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium M. Smaill 879
Toulouse Olympique 52–14 Bradford Bulls 24 June 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon L. Rush 4,211
Batley Bulldogs 18–20 London Broncos 25 June 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium T. Grant 1,372
Halifax Panthers 48–20 Barrow Raiders 25 June 2023, 15:00 The Shay C. Worsley 1,744
Keighley Cougars 28–18 Whitehaven 25 June 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park M. Rossleigh 2,106
Widnes Vikings 18–25 Swinton Lions 25 June 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium S. Mikalauskas 2,833
York Knights 08–24 Featherstone Rovers 25 June 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium J. Vella 2,554
Source:[21]

Round 17
Betfred Championship: round seventeen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Toulouse Olympique 42–28 Widnes Vikings 1 July 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon T. Grant 3,870
Barrow Raiders 06–12 Batley Bulldogs 2 July 2023, 15:00 Craven Park J. Vella 2,096
Bradford Bulls 74–12 Keighley Cougars 2 July 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium S. Mikalauskas 4,879
London Broncos 50–16 Newcastle Thunder 2 July 2023, 15:00 Stonebridge Road N. Bennett 1,208
Swinton Lions 30–22 Sheffield Eagles 2 July 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road L. Rush 1,094
Whitehaven 00–60 Featherstone Rovers 2 July 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground C. Worsley 841
York Knights 28–18 Halifax Panthers 2 July 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium M. Smaill 1,823
Source:[22]

Round 18
Betfred Championship: round eighteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
London Broncos 22–60 Toulouse Olympique 8 July 2023, 18:00 Stonebridge Road M. Rossleigh 1,089
Batley Bulldogs 42–00 Halifax Panthers 9 July 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium L. Rush 2,014
Featherstone Rovers 52–60 Swinton Lions 9 July 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road M. Smaill 2,845
Keighley Cougars 10–50 York Knights 9 July 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park N. Bennett 1,654
Newcastle Thunder 30–12 Whitehaven 9 July 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park R. Cox 1,284
Sheffield Eagles 36–18 Barrow Raiders 9 July 2023, 15:00 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium C. Worsley 1,011
Widnes Vikings 31–14 Bradford Bulls 9 July 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium J. Vella 2,561
Source:[23]

Round 19
Betfred Championship: round nineteen
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Toulouse Olympique 34–12 Batley Bulldogs 15 July 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon M. Smaill 3,557
Barrow Raiders 10–20 Featherstone Rovers 16 July 2023, 15:00 Craven Park L. Rush 2,361
Halifax Panthers 50–12 Newcastle Thunder 16 July 2023, 15:00 The Shay C. Worsley 1,453
Keighley Cougars 22–38 Widnes Vikings 16 July 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park S. Mikalauskas 1,267
Swinton Lions 06–12 London Broncos 16 July 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road M. Rossleigh 940
Whitehaven 18–44 Bradford Bulls 16 July 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground N. Bennett 1,257
York Knights 23–18 Sheffield Eagles 16 July 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium J. Vella 2,266
Source:[24]

Round 20
Betfred Championship: round twenty
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 32–30 Halifax Panthers 28 July 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium S. Mikalauskas 1,327
Featherstone Rovers 28–80 Batley Bulldogs 29 July 2023, 18:00 Post Office Road B. Thaler 3,145
Toulouse Olympique 64–00 Keighley Cougars 29 July 2023, 18:00 Stade Ernest-Wallon L. Rush 3,250
London Broncos 10–24 York Knights 30 July 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane M. Smaill 957
Newcastle Thunder 25–19 Swinton Lions 30 July 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park M. Rossleigh 889
Widnes Vikings 36–28 Whitehaven 30 July 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium J. Vella 2,785
Bradford Bulls 10–14 Barrow Raiders 31 July 2023, 19:45 Odsal Stadium C. Worsley 2,862
Source:[25]

Round 21
Betfred Championship: round twenty one
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Newcastle Thunder 06–50 Widnes Vikings 5 August 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park M. Smaill 2,206
York Knights 14–18 Toulouse Olympique 5 August 2023, 18:00 York Community Stadium B. Thaler 1,483
Barrow Raiders 06–26 London Broncos 6 August 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium M. Rossleigh 1,786
Batley Bulldogs 06–42 Bradford Bulls 6 August 2023, 15:00 Craven Park J. Vella 2,780
Swinton Lions 18–10 Keighley Cougars 6 August 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road N. Bennett 1,179
Whitehaven 32–20 Sheffield Eagles 6 August 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground S. Mikalauskas 720
Halifax Panthers 25–22 Featherstone Rovers 6 August 2023, 17:30 The Shay L. Rush 1,609
Source:[26]

Round 22
Betfred Championship: round twenty two
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 10–38 Featherstone Rovers 18 August 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium J. Vella 1,709
Toulouse Olympique 26–60 Swinton Lions 19 August 2023, 18:00 Stade Albert Domec, Carcassonne[lower-alpha 3] N. Bennett 2,430
Bradford Bulls 36–80 Newcastle Thunder 20 August 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium K. Moore 2,685
Keighley Cougars 26–20 Batley Bulldogs 20 August 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park S. Mikalauskas 1,468
London Broncos 26–12 Halifax Panthers 20 August 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane L. Rush 859
Widnes Vikings 30–40 York Knights 20 August 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium M. Smaill 3,008
Whitehaven 22–23 Barrow Raiders 21 August 2023, 19:45 Recreation Ground M. Rossleigh 1,176
Source:[28]

Round 23
Betfred Championship: round twenty three
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Batley Bulldogs 06–49 Sheffield Eagles 25 August 2023, 19:30 Fox's Biscuits Stadium L. Rush 1,209
Newcastle Thunder 06–20 York Knights 25 August 2023, 19:45 Kingston Park R. Cox 788
Toulouse Olympique 34–10 Barrow Raiders 26 August 2023, 18:00 Stade Mazicou, Albi[lower-alpha 3] M. Smaill 2,487
Featherstone Rovers 36–60 Keighley Cougars 27 August 2023, 15:00 Post Office Road J. Vella 3,235
Halifax Panthers 26–28 Widnes Vikings 27 August 2023, 15:00 The Shay C. Worsley 1,685
London Broncos 34–18 Whitehaven 27 August 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane N. Bennett 786
Swinton Lions 26–42 Bradford Bulls 27 August 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road S. Mikalauskas 1,073
Source:[29]

Round 24
Betfred Championship: round twenty four
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Newcastle Thunder 16–36 Toulouse Olympique 2 September 2023, 18:00 Kingston Park M. Rossleigh 639
Bradford Bulls 08–16 Featherstone Rovers 3 September 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium J. Vella 4,567
Keighley Cougars 26–20 Barrow Raiders 3 September 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park M. Smaill 1,628
Sheffield Eagles 18–26 London Broncos 3 September 2023, 15:00 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium L. Rush 910
Whitehaven 08–30 Halifax Panthers 3 September 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground B. Milligan 1,056
Widnes Vikings 12–40 Batley Bulldogs 3 September 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium S. Mikalauskas 3,219
York Knights 26–22 Swinton Lions 3 September 2023, 15:00 York Community Stadium C. Worsley 2,114
Source:[30]

Round 25
Betfred Championship: round twenty five
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Sheffield Eagles 38–10 Keighley Cougars 8 September 2023, 19:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium C. Worsley 932
Newcastle Thunder 22–56 Featherstone Rovers 8 September 2023, 20:00 Kingston Park M. Smaill 747
Halifax Panthers 26–18 Toulouse Olympique 9 September 2023, 18:00 The Shay M. Griffiths 1,437
Barrow Raiders 32–14 Swinton Lions 10 September 2023, 15:00 Craven Park L. Rush 2,117
Batley Bulldogs 25–12 Whitehaven 10 September 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium M. Rossleigh 1,122
Bradford Bulls 10–20 York Knights 10 September 2023, 15:00 Odsal Stadium S. Mikalauskas 3,603
London Broncos 52–12 Widnes Vikings 10 September 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane J. Vella 1,062
Source:[31]

Round 26
Betfred Championship: round twenty six
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Newcastle Thunder 36–24 Barrow Raiders 16 September 2023, 15:00 Kingston Park C. Worsley 904
Toulouse Olympique 16–29 Featherstone Rovers 16 September 2023, 18:00 Stade des Minimes[lower-alpha 4] M. Smaill 2,603
Keighley Cougars 22–23 Halifax Panthers 17 September 2023, 15:00 Cougar Park N. Bennett 2,367
London Broncos 10–12 Bradford Bulls 17 September 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane L. Rush 1,158
Swinton Lions 21–20 Whitehaven 17 September 2023, 15:00 Heywood Road A. Moore 1,315
Widnes Vikings 18–38 Sheffield Eagles 17 September 2023, 15:00 Halton Stadium S. Mikalauskas 2,961
York Knights 15–14 Batley Bulldogs 18 September 2023, 19:45 York Community Stadium M. Griffiths 2,377
Source:[32]

Round 27
Betfred Championship: round twenty seven
Home Score Away Match Information
Date and Time Venue Referee Attendance
Batley Bulldogs 32–18 Newcastle Thunder 23 September 2023, 15:00 Fox's Biscuits Stadium M. Smaill 1,070
Whitehaven 16–26 Toulouse Olympique 23 September 2023, 15:00 Recreation Ground R. Cox 997
Featherstone Rovers 62–10 Widnes Vikings 23 September 2023, 18:00 Post Office Road A. Moore 3,874
Barrow Raiders 18–31 York Knights 24 September 2023, 15:00 Craven Park L. Rush 2,292
Halifax Panthers 12–22 Swinton Lions 24 September 2023, 15:00 The Shay M. Rossleigh 2,122
London Broncos 24–16 Keighley Cougars 24 September 2023, 15:00 Plough Lane C. Worsley 1,269
Sheffield Eagles 16–17 Bradford Bulls 24 September 2023, 18:30 Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium M. Griffiths 1,976
Source:[33]

Play-offs

Team bracket
Eliminators Semi-finals Grand Final
1 Featherstone Rovers 26
4 Sheffield Eagles 0 5 London Broncos 36
5 London Broncos 42 2 Toulouse Olympique 14
5 London Broncos 18
2 Toulouse Olympique 38
3 Bradford Bulls 22 3 Bradford Bulls 20
6 York Knights 8

Week 1: Eliminators
1 October 2023
20:00 BST (UTC+01:00)
Sheffield Eagles 0–42 London Broncos
Report
 Tries: Grant 6', 72', Bassett 11', 19', Lovell 65', Walker 43',Williams 39'
Goals: Norman (7/7) 7', 12, 20', 40',44', 66', 73'
Olympic Legacy Park
Attendance: 648[34]
Referee: James Vella
1 October 2023
18:30 BST (UTC+01:00)
Bradford Bulls 22–8 York Knights
Tries: Rogers 35', Appo 37', Holmes 44'
Goals: Lilley (5/5) 36', 38', 45', 62', 67'
 Report
 Tries: Dee 28'
Goals: Harris (2/2) 14', 29'
Odsal Stadium
Attendance: 2,738[35]
Referee: Tom Grant

Week 2: Semi-finals
7 October 2023
17:00 BST (UTC+01:00)
Toulouse Olympique 38–20 Bradford Bulls
Tries: Santo, Stefani, Armitage, Laguerre (2), Ralph, Marcon
Goals: Santo, Brochon (4/6)
 Report
 Tries: Gaskell (2), Appo
Goals: Lilley (4/4)
Stade Ernest Wallon
Attendance: 4,352[36]
Referee: James Vella
8 October 2023
18:30 BST (UTC+01:00)
Featherstone Rovers 26–36 London Broncos
Tries: Hankinson (2), Leilua (2), Briscoe
Goals: Kheirallah (3/5)
 Report
 Tries: Walker (2), Whare, Macani, Grant, Raiwalui
Goals: Norman (6/6)
Post Office Road
Referee: Tom Grant

Week 3: Grand Final
See also: Championship Grand Final
15 October 2023
14:30 BST (UTC+01:00)
Toulouse Olympique 14–18 London Broncos
Tries: Jussaume, Ralph
Goals: Shorrocks (3/3)
 Report
 Tries: Whare, Walker, Macani (2)
Goals: Norman (1/4)
Stade Ernest Wallon
Referee: Jack Smith
Player of the Match: Alex Walker (London)
Team details
Toulouse OlympiquePositionLondon Broncos
NameNumberNumberName
Zac Santo22FB1Alex Walker
Paul Marcon5WG4Dalton Grant
Mathieu Jussaume4CE3Jarred Bassett
Guy Armitage18CE19Dean Whare
Benjamin Laguerre19WG5Iliess Macani
Josh Ralph6SO17Henry Raiwalui
Jake Shorrocks7SH20Corey Norman
Maxime Stefani11PR33Rob Butler
Dominique Peyroux12HK9Sam Davis
Anthony Marion13PF15Lewis Bienek
Harrison Hansen10SR11Will Lovell
Calum Gahan9SR12Marcus Stock
Lambert Belmas8LF13Dean Parata
Éloi Pélissier14IN14Bill Leyland
Sitaleki Akauola15IN10Jordan Williams
Joe Bretherton16IN8Wellington Albert
Greg Richards 20IN18Emmanuel Waine
Hugo Pezet7CS6Oli Leyland
Sylvain HoulesCoachMike Eccles

Notes
  1. Match moved at short notice to Dewsbury due to issues with the floodlights at Batley.[7]
  2. Postponed from 18 June due to York's continued involvement in the Challenge Cup.[19]
  3. Toulouse's ground being used for the Rugby Union World Cup.[27]
  4. Stade Ernest Wallon still in use in the rugby union World Cup

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