Fixtures finally out for NL and NRC. Slightly tougher NRC group this time courtesy of Halifax. Not sure about Keighley though. Should be 2 easy wins there but I would have preferred someone like Oldham or Swinton rather than the Cougars.
NL fixtures look Tough. With the exception of Batley at home and Fev away we play all the big guns early on in the 1st 6 fixtures. Looks a very competitive league to say the least.
IMO Oldham would probably be a much tougher side to face than Keighley. Players like Nanyn, Haliwell, St Hilaire, Roberts, Cardiss, Joseph etc... they've got quite a nice squad there and have got to be one of the favourites for NL2. However, they have also signed Baldwin
I can't see us failing to qualify from our group, would take something bad to not make the top two. Think its good we've got Fax in our group though, lets us have some top NL1 competition early in the season.
After looking over the league fixtures, it doesn't look too bad. We always knew it was a trip to Salford and Sheffield on a Friday night and we have to play the big teams at some point! Just looking forward to the new season kicking off now!