Championships sponsor Kingstone Press has named Debbie Knight as London Skolars King of the Fans – a season long hunt to find the best rugby league Championships supporters.

Debbie, from Billericay, was nominated for her commitment to London Skolars and passion for rugby league. A proud season ticket holder, Debbie promotes the club at every opportunity and attends every home game.

 On hearing the good news Debbie said: “I’m very passionate about rugby league and do everything I can to promote the sport in the south.  The sport is full of passion and you’ll never watch a boring rugby league game. London Skolars are doing a fantastic job here and I am proud to be their King of the Fans.”

As part of her prize, Debbie received a crate of cider and a family ticket to Championships Finals Day at Leigh yesterday, where she was welcomed onto the pitch at half time to fly the flag for London Skolars. She is now also a contender to be named ‘Ultimate King of the Fans’ at the Final along with another 22 Kings of the Fans crowned from across the other Championships clubs. In addition to the title, which is the first of its kind, the winning super fan will receive a year’s supply of cider and an England Rugby League money can’t buy prize.

Gordon Johncox, Kingstone Press Cider Managing Director, said:  “We are thrilled to name Debbie London Skolars King of the Fans and to highlight her admirable dedication to the club. Debbie truly deserves the title and we hope she enjoys Finals Day.

“We were overwhelmed with the response to the competition which has shown the passion and commitment the fans have for their clubs. It has been a perfect way to celebrate the Championships and importantly reward those loyal fans who come out week after week to support their clubs. We look forward to welcoming all fans from across the sport to Championships Finals Day and crowning the winners.”