# Rugby League Championship play-offs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rugby-league-championship-play-offs
> Updated: 2026-09-13T16:01:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Rugby League Championship play-offs have reached the second week of competition. Top seeds have secured positions in the semi-finals, including the London Broncos following a 42-6 victory over Doncaster and Newcastle Thunder after defeating Widnes Vikings 34-16.

In the elimination games, Oldham RLFC defeated Midlands Hurricanes 46-16 to earn a match against Widnes, while Barrow Raiders beat Sheffield Eagles 26-10 to set up an away game against Doncaster. Doncaster remains in the play-offs via the second-chance route.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: London Broncos and Newcastle Thunder advance in Championship play-offs

London Broncos and Newcastle Thunder have advanced to the Rugby League Championship semi-finals following decisive play-off victories over Doncaster and Widnes, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/london-broncos-and-newcastle-thunder-advance-in-championship-play-offs

### 2026-08-23: Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League finals progress to week two

The Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League finals enter week two, featuring advancements by the Thornton Beresfield Bears and Waratah Mayfield, with matches moving to Raymond Terrace.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/newcastle-and-hunter-rugby-league-finals-progress-to-week-two

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Cite as: Rugby League Championship play-offs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/rugby-league-championship-play-offs