Sheffield Eagles' return to Sheffield United's Bramall Lane stadium will now take place on Sunday 11th April when Featherstone Rovers are the visitors.

Officials from both clubs had considered the possibilities of staging - with one exception - all the Rugby League championship home games for the Eagles at United's ground.

However, the Eagles planned home fixtures against Dewsbury Rams and Barrow Raiders have been switched to Don Valley Stadium. The Dewsbury Rams game is likely to be played on Friday 19th March, kick-off 7.30pm; Barrow Raiders game will be played on Sunday 27th June, kick-off 3pm.

Sheffield United's Operations Director Simon Argall said: "We have met with representatives from the Eagles to consider the forthcoming fixture list and Eagles' home games at Bramall Lane.

"The meeting reviewed the current pitch conditions and playing surface - taking into account the impact of the recent severe winter weather and the likelihood of a further cold snap. Both clubs want to play on the best possible surface at Bramall Lane so, taking the weather factors into account, the planned home games against Dewsbury and Barrow have been switched."

Sheffield Eagles' Chief Executive and Head Coach Mark Aston said: "The recent cold spell has taken a toll on all sports clubs. With Sheffield United we share the desire for the best possible playing surface. As planned we will still be playing the majority of our Championship games at Bramall Lane this season."