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New dates for Rovers matches
Featherstone’s home Championship match against Workington has been re-arranged for Sunday, June 30 (3pm kick-off).
Smeaton back in training after nine-month lay-off
FEATHERSTONE Rovers centre Sam Smeaton has resumed training after being out for nine months with a serious knee injury.
Capital One Cup: Leeds United drawn at home against Chesterfield in first round
Leeds United will host Chesterfield in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Rovers celebrate ‘phenomenal turnaround’
Featherstone Rovers are staging a special event in the clubhouse on Friday to thank the club’s volunteers.
Powell relishing first home game as Castleford Tigers coach
Castleford’s new coach Daryl Powell is eagerly looking forward to his first home match in charge of the Tigers.
Hull FC’s Ellis injured ahead of Castleford Tigers clash
Hull FC forward Gareth Ellis could be doubtful for Friday’s Super League clash against his hometown club Castleford Tigers at the Wish Communications Stadium.
Salford deducted two points for fielding 14 players
Salford City Reds have been docked two competition points for having 14 players on the pitch during their Super League win over Castleford Tigers on April 27.
Wakefield Wildcats: Dean Collis commits to Wildcats by agreeing new deal until 2016
Centre Dean Collis has pledged his future to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats after signing a new contract until the end of the 2016 season.
Frickley Athletic: Blues search for new first-team physio
Frickley Athletic are looking for a new first-team physio ahead of the forthcoming Evo-Stik Premier League season.
Tigers snap up prop Davies
Castleford Tigers today confirmed they have signed 23-year-old former Wigan and Widnes prop Ben Davies on a deal until the end of this season.
League seeking new umpires
Pontefract Cricket League are struggling to find umpires to officiate at league and cup games.
Frickley Athletic: Blues confirm mouthwatering friendly date with Doncaster Rovers
Frickley Athletic have confirmed what looks set to be a mouthwatering pre-season friendly match against Championship newcomers Doncaster Rovers.
Unbeaten Hemsworth MMA ace Scott Askham to defend British title at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium
Unbeaten Hemsworth fighter Scott Askham will defend his UCFC (Ultimate Cage Fighting Championships) British Middleweight title against Jack Marshman at Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium next month.
Wakefield Wildcats: Salford City Reds clash is most important of Wildcats’ season so far - Agar
Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar says tonight’s trip to Salford City Reds is his side’s most important of the season so far (kick-off 7.45pm).
Featherstone to host games in Women’s Rugby League World Cup
Organisers of the Festival of World Cups have confirmed the fixtures for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup which will take place at West Yorkshire grounds, including Featherstone Rovers’ Bigfellas Stadium, during July.
Rovers crash to shock home defeat
Featherstone’s six-match winning league run ended with a shock 36-24 home defeat against Doncaster.
Mariano returns to Wildcats and Mellars joins Rovers
On-loan Frankie Mariano has returned to Wakefield Wildcats from Featherstone Rovers and is in their squad for Monday night’s Super League match at Salford City Reds.
Late scores deny batting Castleford Tigers at Leeds
Castleford Tigers were left to reflect on another defeat in a close game at Headingley as they let a second half lead slip to lose 42-24 to Leeds Rhinos.
Frickley manager Rose hints at new arrivals
Frickley Athletic manager Karl Rose says the club are close to signing six new players to bolster the squad ahead of the new season.
Frickley Colliery fall short in Fairburn defeat
Despite managing to dismiss league leaders Fairburn, Frickley Colliery ultimately had to settle for five points in a close-run defeat in the in the Pontefract Division 1 on Saturday.
Kain set to return for Doncaster clash
Featherstone Rovers are set to welcome back stand-off Andy Kain for Sunday’s Championship home game against Doncaster but they will almost certainly be without prop Anthony England.
Castleford boss aims for winning return at Leeds
Head coach Daryl Powell believes his Castleford Tigers team can heap more misery on his former club if they make a good start at Headingley tomorrow night.
Carney: My tackling technique needs a Justin
Justin Carney (pictured) has agreed to work on changing his tackling technique after he was handed a third suspension in three months.
Powell names Castleford Tigers squad for Leeds game
Castleford Tigers head coach Daryl Powell has made two changes to his 19-man squad from last week as his team prepare to take on Leeds Rhinos at Headingley Carnegie Stadium on Friday evening.
Castleford player Carney banned for three games
Castleford Tigers’ Australian winger faces another spell on the sidelines after receiving a three-match ban by the Rugby League’s disciplinary committee.
Chase and ex-Castleford team-mate Ferres earn England call
England have named Castleford Tigers star Rangi Chase and Huddersfield Giants’ Castleford-born forward Brett Ferres in a 20-man squad for the International Origin match against the Exiles taking place at the Halliwell Jones Stadium, Warrington on Friday, June 14 (8pm).
Sponsorship boost for Castleford Tigers
Castleford Tigers has received a boost with news that Ritz Bingo has increased its sponsorship of the Super League club for the 2013 season, with a view to extending into next season.
Hemsworth MW organise friendly dates with Goole and Armthorpe Welfare
Hemsworth MW have organised their first pre-season friendly matches of the summer in preparation for the 2013-14 Northern Counties East League (NCEL) campaign.
Castleford winger Carney charged again by RFL
Castleford Tigers player Justin Carney will appear before the RFL Disciplinary Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) after being charged with making a Grade C dangerous throw in a Super League round 17 fixture against London Broncos on Saturday.
Ellis goal earns Castleford Tigers a draw in London
Castleford Tigers ended their 13-month away losing run, but needed a 79th minute goal from Jamie Ellis to earn a draw at London Broncos.
Rovers are top dogs again after revenge win
Featherstone Rovers regained top spot in the Kingstone Press Championship by winning 23-8 at Leigh Centurions today (Saturday).
Castleford boss wants more magic from Tigers
Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell has challenged his players to match the high performance level of their Magic Weekend demolition of Wakefield Wildcats with another big show in London on Saturday.
Frickley Athletic: Blues look to maintain strong links with Scunthorpe United
Frickley Athletic will look to continue its healthy relationship with Football League club Scunthorpe United next season.
Castleford Tigers name unchanged 19 for London
Castleford Tigers head coach Daryl Powell has named an unchanged 19-man squad for the match against London Broncos at the Twickenham Stoop on Saturday afternoon.
Fitness checks on key Rovers players
Featherstone Rovers hope to have key players back for Saturday’s Kingstone Press Championship game at Leigh (1pm kick-off).
Castleford fans offered chance to re-live the Magic
Castleford Tigers fans can enjoy a feast of rugby league at the Wish Communications Stadium this afternoon (Thursday) with live under 16s action and a re-run of the Magic Weekend win.
Frickley Athletic: Blues confirm friendly clash against Barnsley
Frickley Athletic will host a Barnsley XI in a pre-season friendly at Westfield Lane on Saturday, July 27.
SIN BIN TV: Super League Round 17 preview video
Check out the latest edition of The Sin Bin which looks ahead to round 17 of Suyper League games.
Castleford Tigers boss: Fans’ backing has been massive
Castleford Tigers head coach Daryl Powell has dedicated Saturday’s Magic Weekend victory over Wakefield Wildcats to the fans who have given him a warm welcome since he took over.
SLIDESHOW: Amateur boxers descend on Lightwaves Leisure Centre for White Rose show video
Talented amateur fighters from across Yorkshire and beyond packed a punch at White Rose Boxing Club’s latest boxing show at Lightwaves Leisure Centre.
Featherstone to host game in Police Rugby League World Cup
The schedule for the Police Rugby League World Cup has been announced and will see current champions Fiji, Australia and host nation Great Britain go head to head in a round-robin format with matches across West Yorkshire, including at Featherstone Rovers’ Bigfellas Stadium.
Rovers stage two anniversary dinners to celebrate Wembley triumphs
Featherstone Rovers are staging two special events to celebrate two of the finest achievements in the club’s history.
Rovers are top dogs after nine-try spree
Featherstone soared to the top of the Kingstone Press Championship by running in nine tries in Sunday’s 52-6 win against York City Knights.
Magic Weekend: Four-star Dixon leads the way as dominant Castleford Tigers enjoy derby victory against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats
Wing wizard Kirk Dixon scored four tries as Daryl Powell enjoyed his first victory as Castleford Tigers head coach with a 49-24 Magic Weekend derby success against Wakefield Trinity Wildcats.
Worthington could be back to face Knights
Featherstone Rovers hope to have centre Greg Worthington back for Sunday’s Kingstone Press Championsdhip clash against York City Knights at Big Fellas Stadium.
Six Rovers players in England squad
Six Featherstone Rovers Ladies players have been selected for England’s 24-strong squad for the Women’s Rugby League Cup.
Magic Weekend: Taulima Tautai set for Wakefield Wildcats debut against Castleford Tigers
New signing Taulima Tautai has been thrown straight into Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ 19-man squad to face Castleford Tigers at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 2.15pm).
Frickley Athletic: Blues chairman Dando hoping cup win is the start of something special
Frickley Athletic chairman Gareth Dando hopes this season’s Sheffield and Hallamshire Senior Cup triumph is the start of something special at Westfield Lane.
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