Barrow Raiders return to Betfred Championship action this week with a Good Friday trip to local rivals Whitehaven in Round 2.
The Raiders will be keen to bounce back quickly following a disappointing Round 1 loss at Widnes Vikings, and next up they visit a side they have already met in 2024.
A late comeback saw the Raiders down Haven 18-12 at the Ortus Rec in the 1895 Cup group stages at the start of February, and it promises to be another closely-fought affair this time around, with two competition points on the line.
Below, we’ve compiled everything you need to know ahead of the fixture.
PAUL CRAREY PREVIEW
Hear from Raiders head coach Paul Crarey ahead of Friday’s derby.
SQUAD NEWS
Head coach Paul Crarey has named his 21-man squad, with five changes in total from the squad that were defeated on the opening weekend of the Betfred Championship season.
Winger Andrew Bulman returns to the fold and could be in line to face his former club, having overcome a hamstring injury which has sidelined him during the early weeks of the season.
Loan signings Kavan Rothwell and Tom Forber are both named, while Brett Carter and Delaine Gittens-Bedward are also back in the mix.
Max Anderson-Moore, Adam Jackson, Finn McMillan and the injured Aaron Smith drop out, with Harvey Makin also absent after Wigan Warriors recalled him from his loan spell earlier this week.
TICKET INFORMATION
Friday’s Betfred Championship fixture at the Ortus Rec kicks off at 3:00pm. Match tickets, available to buy at the turnstiles, are priced as follows:
- Adults: £20
- Concessions: £15
- Juniors: £5 or FREE with a paying adult
For supporters who cannot attend, live audio coverage will be available via BBC Radio Cumbria.
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