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New recruit Davies will face Hull
Castleford’s new signing Ben Davies will face Hull FC in tomorrow night’s Super League clash at Wish Communications Stadium.
Tigers prop Massey signs contract extension
Castleford Tigers have received a boost ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Hull FC with news that 23-year-old prop Nathan Massey has signed a one-year contract extension until the end of the 2015 season.
Sponsorship boost for Rovers
Featherstone Rovers have landed a sponsorship deal with locally based CNG Engineering Ltd.
Leeds United, Huddersfield Town, Barnsley: Football fixtures announced for 2013-14 season
Leeds United will open their 2013-14 Championship campaign at Elland Road against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Full round up of last weekend’s local cricket results
Pontefract Cricket League champions Fairburn slipped to a second successive league defeat when they lost to Streethouse on Saturday.
Willstrop’s win clinches World Team Championship
With England and Egypt locked at 1-1 in the final of the World Men’s Team Championships in Mulhouse, France, the outcome was in the hands of Pontefract’s James Willstrop (pictured) as he took on former world number one and current world number six Karim Darwish.
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.
Top skier ‘The Rocket’ visits Castleford
Europa and British Slalom champion Dave ‘The Rocket’ Ryding will host a skiing class at Lions Ski Club at Xscape, Castleford, tomorrow (Monday).
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.
Thompson beats clubmate in thrilling final
GLASSHOUGHTON’S Stuart Thompson and Savile Park’s Karen Portman were both worthy winners of Castleford and District Crown Green Bowling Association’s gents and ladies individual merit competitions at Featherstone Bowling Club on Sunday.
Willstrop shows his class in impressive victory
Pontefract’s James Willstrop was in impressive form as he led England to a 3-0 victory over Columbia in their first match of the World Team Squash Championships in Mulhouse, France.
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.
Slideshow: Athletes in West Yorkshire League action video
Athletes from Spenborough, Pontefract and Wakefield Harriers athletics clubs were among those in action last night, Wednesday, in the fourth round of the West Yorkshire Track and Field League.
Double success for Townville
Last season’s losing finalists Townville visit Bradford League Hanging Heaton in the Heavy Woollen Cup semi-finals on Sunday, July 7.
Lock Lane are too good for champions
Lock Lane knocked defending champions Wath Brow Hornets off the top of the NCL Premier Division by beating them 18-10 in a pulsating game.
League seeking new umpires
Pontefract Cricket League are struggling to find umpires to officiate at league and cup games.
Double joy for Midgley at Pontefract meeting
Paul Midgley, who trains at Westow, near Malton, recorded a significant winning double at Pontefract on Friday evening – the annual ‘Pontefract’s Got Talent Night’ meeting (writes Graham Orange).
Tributes to former Wakefield Trinity, Castleford, Normanton and Leeds rugby league player John Burke
A former Wakefield Trinity player who had a reputation as one of the “baddest men in rugby league” has died.
Castleford Ladies become Yorkshire Barbarians
Castleford RUFC’s newly established ladies team led the first training session of a newly formed Yorkshire Ladies Barbarians rugby union side as team-mates from Halifax RUFC and York RI joined them at their Willowbridge Lane ground.
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.
Bowlers battle it out in qualifiers
Qualifying matches for Castleford and District Crown Green Bowling Association’s annual festival will take place this week from today (Monday) to Friday.
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.
Pontefract athlete strikes gold at Cudworth
Pontefract Athletics Club’s Maria Schofield (pictured) won the gold medal in the under 13 girls shot putt with a throw of 7.90 metres at the Yorkshire Track and Field Championships at Cudworth.
Castleford Tigers Agree Carlsberg UK sponsorship deal
Castleford Tigers have agreed a restructured sponsorship deal with Carlsberg UK.
Sports Awards winners announced
After much deliberation, the judging panel has selected its sports stars in this year’s Wakefield and Dewsbury District Sports Awards and we can now reveal the lucky winners.
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.
Castleford and Leeds players set to celebrate cup final anniversary
Famous Castleford and Leeds names from the past are set to turn the clock back when they get together for a special reunion to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1988 Yorkshire Cup final at tonight’s Super League meeting between the two clubs at Headingley.
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.
Castleford star Huby backs Brut’s search for Fan Of Pride
Castleford Tigers star Craig Huby is supporting Brut for Men’s search to find Super League’s Fan of Pride.
Ackworth pile up runs in sixth successive win
Ackworth maintained their title bid in Torbeck Pontefract League Division One by winning a high-scoring game against Hooton Pagnell.
Townville go top of CYL after thrilling win over rivals
Several heroes emerged as Townville held their nerve to win a close encounter with rivals Wrenthorpe that went right down to the final ball.
Young squash star Sam lifts national title in great style
Pontefract’s Squash Club’s remarkable 10-year-old player Sam Todd won his first national championship when he claimed the English under 11 title at Manchester Sports City.
Ten talented stars battle it out
The second ‘Pontefract’s Got Talent Night’ evening meeting on Friday (June 7) gets underway at 6.35pm.
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.
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.
Castleford students chosen to play rugby league in Australia
Four students from Castleford Academy have been chosen to spend two months this summer playing rugby league in Australia.
Fryston celebrate anniversary of famous cup win
It was a proud moment for Fryston AFC when they hosted a special 50th anniversary reunion as part of their Heritage Lottery Funded project, ‘A Commemorative History of Fryston Colliery Welfare’.
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.
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