Featherstone Rovers players gleefully celebrate Caleb Aekins' winning try against Sheffield Eagles, which came in the 79th minute. Picture: Rob HareFeatherstone Rovers players gleefully celebrate Caleb Aekins' winning try against Sheffield Eagles, which came in the 79th minute. Picture: Rob Hare
Featherstone Rovers players gleefully celebrate Caleb Aekins' winning try against Sheffield Eagles, which came in the 79th minute. Picture: Rob Hare

PICTURE SPECIAL: Action from Featherstone Rovers' key victory over Sheffield Eagles

Featherstone Rovers were back in action with a bang as they came out on top 28-20 against promotion rivals Sheffield Eagles – and photographers Dec Hayes, Rob Hare and Kevin Creighton were there to capture the action.

Sean Long’s men were pushed all the way, but despite having a number of first teamers missing they managed to put the points in the bank again to go six clear at the top of the Betfred Championship.

Here’s a look at images from the match: