Sheffield Eagles confirm 2017 Championship status

Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club have confirmed they will be participating in the 2017 Kingstone Press Championship season, despite an almost financial collapse last season.

The former Challenge Cup winners are being forced to play in Wakefield this year after they were unable to find a ground to play at in South Yorkshire as questions were being asked over the club's future.

But the Eagles have announced that the club will be financially viable for the 2017 campaign and return the club to a stable and secure footing after difficult and strenuous five month period.

Acting CEO and Head Coach Mark Aston said, “We have had a very, very tough time over the past few months but let there be no doubt, Sheffield Eagles will be here for the 2017 season and the signs remain positive for our long term future.