James Ford

Featherstone Rovers head coach Paul Cooke is hoping for a boost with a return from injury of several players. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers set to have key players back for London cup tie

Halifax Panthers welcome Featherstone Rovers to The Shay this coming Sunday. (Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com)

Panthers look to continue 100 per cent winning start against Rovers

Paul Cooke oversaw a victory in his first game as Featherstone Rovers head coach and believes the club can do something special. Picture: Rob Hare

New Featherstone Rovers head coach Paul Cooke backs players to succeed

Caleb Aekins celebrates one of his three tries with teammates Darrell Olpherts and Danny Addy. Picture: Rob Hare

Paul Cooke off to winning start as Featherstone Rovers head coach with 9-try win

James Ford is no longer head coach at Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers begin search for new head coach after James Ford departs

Danny Addy may have to move into the halves for Featherstone Rovers with a number of players likely to be out of action for their 1895 Cup tie against Keighley Cougars. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers rocked by potential half-back injury crisis

Dejected Featherstone Rovers players Gareth Gale and Josh Hardcastle thank supporters after the London game. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers edged out by London Broncos in first away game of season

Zach Herring is on his way home to Australia after being released by Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers release Australian half-back on 'compassionate grounds'

Featherstone Rovers produced a physical display in their opening Championship win over Doncaster. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers boss Ford pleased with 'physical' start to season

Jonny Openshaw celebrates with teammates after scoring a try against Huddersfield Giants. Picture: Kevin Creighton

PICTURE GALLERY: Featherstone Rovers cut down Giants in physical warm-up match

Darrell Olpherts will wear the number two shirt for Featherstone Rovers in the 2025 Betfred Championship season. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers confirm squad numbers for 2025 season

Toby Boothroyd dives over to mark his Featherstone Rovers debut with a try. Picture: Kevin Creighton

PICTURE GALLERY: 14 images as Featherstone Rovers return to action

Darrell Olpherts is set to make his Featherstone Rovers debut following his move from Wakefield Trinity. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers new boys handed first chance to impress

New Featherstone Rovers hooker Will Jubb. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers' new boy Will Jubb out to take his big opportunity

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Ford is pleased with the squad he has put together for the 2025 season. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers boss James Ford believes he has a quality squad for 2025

Featherstone Rovers chairman Paddy Handley.

Featherstone Rovers chief Paddy Handley keen to establish consistency at club
Featherstone Rovers chairman Paddy Handley believes that keeping James Ford as head coach for 2025 is adding some much needed stability to the club.
Tony Harber

New Featherstone Rovers signing King Vuniyayawa in action for Salford Red Devils last season. Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

King Vuniyayawa out to make an impact after joining Featherstone Rovers

Josh Hardcastle in action for Featherstone Rovers in the 2024 season. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers' one club man Hardcastle ready to give his all again in 2025

Featherstone Rovers will be hoping to be celebrating in the 2025 season. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers' 2025 Betfred Championship fixtures confirmed

Calum Turner has moved from Dewsbury Rams to Featherstone Rovers for the 2025 season. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers add more signings to strengthen 2025 squad

Paul Cooke has joined Featherstone Rovers as an assistant coach. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Paul Cooke leaves York after landing new coaching role with Featherstone Rovers

Brad Day scoring one of his 16 tries in the 2024 season. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Brad Day excited at Featherstone Rovers prospects after signing new deal

New Featherstone Rovers recruit Derrell Olpherts in action in his Castleford Tigers days. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Featherstone Rovers recruitment plans revealed with six new signings for 2025

Ben Reynolds scored nine tries and kicked 60 goals in the 2024 season with Featherstone Rovers and has now committed to another three years at the club. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Key players agree new deals to stay with Featherstone Rovers

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Ford. Photo by John Victor.

Ford believes he will be ‘a stronger person' after Fev's ‘challenging’ season

Featherstone Rovers head coach, James Ford.

Ford admits “the best team won” as Fev beaten in play-off eliminator

Odsal, home of Bradford Bulls.

Live Championship Play-Off: Bradford Bulls v Featherstone Rovers LIVE
Welcome to our live coverage from Odsal as Featherstone Rovers take on Bradford Bulls in a winner-takes-all Championship Play-Off contest.
Adam Cheshire

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Ford is expecting a big test, but is backing his team to get the job done in their final regular season game at York. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers 'underdogs' ready to get play-offs job done at York

Action from Featherstone Rovers vs Sheffield Eagles.

Photos: Ford brands Fev’s attack ‘woeful’ in defeat against play-off rivals

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Ford questioned his team's mentality for their game at Swinton Lions. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers boss Ford: We need to address our mentality

Ben Reynolds kicked six goals and scored a try in Featherstone Rovers' win over Barrow Raiders. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers boss looks for improvement despite victory over Barrow

Featherstone Rovers players gather in a huddle in their game against Toulouse. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers aim to cash in after big tests are passed

Connor Wynne takes the acclaim after scoring one of his two tries against Toulouse. Picture: Kevin Creighton

PICTURE GALLERY: 15 images from Featherstone Rovers' big victory over Toulouse

Connor Wynne scores a try for Featherstone Rovers. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers come from behind for crucial win over top six rivals

Action from Wakefield Trinity versus Featherstone Rovers at the DIY Kitchens Stadium.

Photos and reaction as league leaders get ‘back on track’ after derby day win

Photos from Halifax Panthers against Featherstone Rovers.

Action photos and reaction as Fev hold on to beat Fax

Dec Patton lines up a kick. The ex-Warrington and Swinton half-back went on to land 11 goals in Featherstone Rovers' 66-0 win over Whitehaven. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers boss James Ford makes case for defence

Dec Patton made a promising start for Featherstone Rovers on his debut against York Knights. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers hoping Dec Patton can be key to revival in fortunes

New signing Ben Nakubuwai made his debut for Featherstone Rovers against Swinton Lions. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers looking for a re-set after back to back defeats

Zach Fishwick appears to be losing control of the ball as he reaches out to try to score for Featherstone Rovers at Barrow. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers boss James Ford slams 'poor' Barrow display

Action from Featherstone Rovers' win at Dewsbury Rams last weekend. Photo by Thomas Fynn.

Ford and Rovers looking forward to ‘hostile challenge’ at Barrow Raiders

Action photos from Dewsbury Rams v Featherstone Rovers.

Reaction and action shots as Featherstone come from behind to beat Dewsbury

Danny Addy became the latest player tried out at half-back for Featherstone Rovers in their last game against Halifax Panthers. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Recharged Featherstone Rovers aiming to kick on after week off

Fev in action against Halifax in round 7 of the Championship. Photo by Simon Hall.

Ford praises four-try hero Wynne in Fev's Championship win over Halifax Panthers

Connor Wynne touches down in the corner for a Featherstone Rovers try at Whitehaven. Picture: JLH Photography

Featherstone Rovers boss demanding improvement after 'standards slipped'

Connor Wynne celebrates his match winning try with Featherstone Rovers teammate Connor Jones. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers ready to kick on after encouraging win over Widnes Vikings

Brad Day touches down for one of his two tries for Featherstone Rovers at Doncaster. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers' response delights head coach James Ford

McKenzie Yei in action for Featherstone Rovers. Picture: Kevin Creighton

McKenzie Yei departs as Featherstone Rovers suffer successive defeats

Paul Turner in action on his home debut for Featherstone Rovers against Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Rob Hare

Featherstone Rovers coach James Ford insists he has plenty to build on

Manoa Wacokecoke celebrates scoring a try for Featherstone Rovers at Leigh. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers prepare for stiff challenge in bid for quickfire double

Action from Batley Bulldogs' previous meeting with Featherstone Rovers last month. (Photo by Paul Butterfield).

Ford not underestimating Batley Bulldogs in Rovers’ Championship season opener

Featherstone Rovers celebrate Gareth Gale's golden point extra time try over Wakefield Trinity. Photo by John Victor.

James Ford eyes 'Castleford at home' after Featherstone see off Wakefield

Harry Bowes will be going up against his former club if selected for Featherstone Rovers for their fifth round Challenge Cup tie against Wakefield Trinity. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers 'excited' by big Wakefield Trinity test in cup tie

Manoa Wacokecoke comes up with a spectacular dive for a Featherstone Rovers try at Keighley Cougars. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers boss pleased with response after departure of skipper

New Featherstone Rovers signing Jayden Tanner.

New signing Jayden Tanner arrives to boost Featherstone Rovers forward ranks