Category: Behind the Scenes

Wheelchair Rugby League is coming to Midlands Hurricanes in the 2026 season, thanks to a new partnership with existing side Hereford Harriers. Hereford Harriers were formed in the autumn of 2014 and first competed in the RFL Championship the year after. They have won the RFL Challenge Trophy twice, the first coming during the inaugural …

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As has been reported and revealed by various Championship clubs throughout the off-season, substantial progress has been made in finalising the fixture list for the 2026 Championship season. We therefore believe it is only fair to update fans as we will be looking to launch our 2026 season tickets shortly. 2026 Betfred Championship Format Following …

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It’s a big welcome to our new look website as we start our campaign in the RFL Championship for the 2026 season. This site has been designed by Ian Golden at Sporting Records Online Ltd, who may be known to some as the League Express reporter at our home matches. In addition to designing this …

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Former Salford and Huddersfield coach joins Canes’ backroom staff We are delighted to announce the signing of Carl Foulstone as our new Head of Strength and Conditioning Coach. Carl will take over the role from Josh Griffin following the announcement that he has signed for Super League club York Knights ahead of the 2026 season. …

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Canes seeking interested applicants for supporting role Following the conclusion of the 2025 Betfred League One season and discussions with Head Coach Mark Dunning, we can announce the departure of current Team/Kit Manager Adam Moffat due to his other work and family commitments. Whilst disappointed to be losing a valued member of the team, everyone …

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Managing Director Eorl Crabtree reflects on IMG grading Speaking with CanesTV after Thursday and Friday’s announcement in respect of the 2025 IMG rankings, Managing Director Eorl Crabtree had this to say: “Midlands Hurricanes acknowledge the latest IMG grading announcement, which confirms the club as a Grade C organisation. This provides a clear benchmark as we …

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Join us as we celebrate a record-breaking season at The Alex We are pleased to be able to confirm details of the Midlands Hurricanes’ End of Season following the conclusion of the 2025 Betfred League One campaign. To give as many fans as possible a chance to attend, we can confirm the awards presentation will …

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Following discussions between the clubs at Super League, Championship and League One level, we can confirm that a decision has been made to merge the Betfred Championship and Betfred League One into a single division (currently envisaged to be 21 clubs) for the 2026 season and beyond. This means that regardless of how the Midlands …

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The Midland Hurricanes can announce the intended recruitment of a new Head of Strength and Conditioning for the upcoming 2025/26 season. As the club transitions to its new Canes Gym Training Facility this role will be instrumental in harnessing the advantages it brings to athletic performance. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop and refine the …

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Paladin Sports is a respected global brand with established operations in New Zealand and the US, and an ever-growing presence here in the UK. In Australia, Paladin has earned a reputation as the go-to name in Rugby League, driven by the expertise of former Man of Steel Jamie Lyon and ex-London Bronco Shane Rodney. The …

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