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Normanton Knights Ladies duo selected in England squad for Women’s Rugby League World Cup

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:45:05 GMT

Two Normanton Knights Ladies players have been included in England’s 24-strong squad for the forthcoming Women’s Rugby League World Cup.

SLIDESHOW: Proud Altofts get a taste of joy and despair in thrilling Charles Rice League Cup final

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:50:11 GMT

Altofts Juniors FC can be proud that both its under-10s teams made the Charles Rice League Cup final - but there had to be a winner and loser.

Amateur boxers set to pack a punch at Lightwaves Leisure Centre

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:04:57 GMT

White Rose Boxing Club will play host to a night of amateur boxing at its Lightwaves Leisure Centre base on Thursday.

Test match ticket competition winners

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:41:49 GMT

Winners of the Test Match Tickets Competition we ran across the Yorkshire Weekly Newspaper Group are:

McCormack ‘gutted’ at Scotland omission

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:34:54 GMT

Leeds United striker Ross McCormack is “gutted” at missing out on Scotland selection in Gordon Strachan’s latest squad.

Wakefield Wildcats: Taulima Tautai signs from Parramatta Eels

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:09:55 GMT

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have confirmed the signing of prop forward Taulima Tautai.

Sharlston Rovers edge out Queens to be crowned Pennine League champions

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:07:09 GMT

Sharlston Rovers continued their all-conquering campaign by lifting the Pennine League Premier Division title thanks to a 28-25 victory at old foes Queens on Saturday.

Wakefield Wildcats: Agar calls on Cats to show big improvements or miss out on Super League play-offs

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:08 GMT

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar says his side must show big improvements on their performance in Sunday’s 44-18 defeat at Hull KR if they are to stand a chance of reaching the Super League play-offs.

Wakefield Wildcats: Half-time lead not enough as Wildcats go down at Hull KR

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:20:35 GMT

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats produced an error-strewn performance to let a half-time lead slip to defeat at Hull KR on Sunday.

Wakefield Wildcats: Mathers set for return at Hull KR as Wildcats sweat on Poore fitness

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:12:16 GMT

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats could be boosted by the return of Richard Mathers and Justin Poore for Sunday’s crucial trip to Hull KR (kick-off 3pm).

Wakefield snooker trio target success on national stage

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:57:52 GMT

A trio of talented young Wakefield snooker players will look to make a name for themselves on the national stage this weekend.

SLIDESHOW: Moses parts sea of talented cyclists to win John May Memorial Road Race

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:51:56 GMT

Tom Moses parted through a strong field of cyclists to secure victory in the 37th annual John May Memorial Road Race at the weekend.

SLIDESHOW: Sharlston Rovers beat Westgate Wolves to maintain quest for trophy clean sweep

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:43:03 GMT

Sharlston Rovers continued their quest for a clean sweep of trophies this season by beating Westgate Wolves 56-4 to lift the Brian McDermott Memorial Trophy.

Wakefield Wildcats: Prop Andy Raleigh signs one-year contract extension

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:24:16 GMT

Experienced prop Andy Raleigh has pledged his future to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats by signing a one-year contract extension.

Win tickets to watch England at Headingley this Bank Holiday

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:27:59 GMT

How would you like the chance to take in the special Test match atmosphere at Headingley when England take on New Zealand?

Young Leeds United defender earns England call-up

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:38:53 GMT

Leeds United defender Tom Lees will be playing on into the summer after being named in the 23-man England under-21 squad for next month’s European Championships in Israel.

Westgate Wolves stand between Sharlston Rovers and hat-trick of cup triumphs

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:23 GMT

Sharlston Rovers and Westgate Wolves will lock horns at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Wednesday night in the final of the Wakefield ARL Brian McDermott Memorial Trophy (kick-off 7.30pm).

SLIDESHOW: ‘Watersplash Final’ anniversary marked by book launch

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:00:22 GMT

Surviving members of the Wakefield Trinity and Leeds teams that met in the infamous 1968 ‘Watersplash’ Challenge Cup final were among the guests at a book launch at Belle Vue.

Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC end Wildcats’ Challenge Cup hopes

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:11:25 GMT

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats saw their chances of returning to Wembley 50 years on from last lifting the Challenge Cup ended at Hull FC on Friday night.

Wakefield Wildcats: Washbrook targets place in rugby league history books

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:18:22 GMT

Danny Washbrook says the prospect of earning a place in the rugby league history books will be a big driving force when Wakefield Wildcats face Hull FC in the Challenge Cup fifth round tonight,Friday.