Pontefract and Castleford Express - Other Sport Feed

Handling mIstakes send Rovers crashing out of cup

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:21:46 GMT

Featherstone Rovers were punished for handling errors as they bowed out of the Northern Rail Cup with Sunday’s 22-12 home defeat against Leigh Centurions.

Castleford fight back proves in vain in France

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:57:49 GMT

Despite a rousing second half comeback Castleford Tigers were unable to give new head coach Daryl Powell a winning start in France as they lost 39-30 in a high scoring match with Catalan Dragons.

Pontefract stage annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:34:47 GMT

Pontefract’s annual ‘Singles Night’ meeting next Tuesday evening (May 21) promises to be an evening of fun and flirting.

British Open qualifiers battle it out at Pontefract

Sat, 18 May 2013 07:29:56 GMT

Pontefract Squash Club this week hosts the qualifying matches for the Allam British Open which will be staged at the KC Stadium, Hull.

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?

Millington returns as Powell names his first Castleford squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:20 GMT

Castleford Tigers’ new head coach Daryl Powell has named his first 19-man squad for Saturday’s match against Catalan Dragons at the Stade Gilbert Brutus.

James set to return for cup clash against Leigh

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:31 GMT

Prop Matt James is set to return for Featherstone’s Northern Rail Cup clash against Leigh at Big Fellas Stadium on Sunday (3pm kick-off).

Rovers chairman welcomes RFL restructuring plans

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:15:16 GMT

Featherstone Rovers chairman Mark Campbell says plans to restructure Super League are “a breath of fresh air.”

Worthington turns down Castleford to stay at Featherstone

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:07:14 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have fought off competition from neighbours Castleford Tigers to retain centre Greg Worthington.

Pontefract sailing team enjoys national victory

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:31 GMT

Pontefract sailing stars Emma Grayson and Ben Settle triumphed against the cream of under 19 sailors in the country when they took part in the first NeilPryde Mirror Dinghy Youth National Championship at Northampton Sailing Club.

Debut day to remember for young Castleford Tigers fans

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:49:04 GMT

After the first ‘My Home Debut’ promotion proved a huge success in the Hull KR game Castleford Tigers are set to repeat the idea to give young fans the opportunity to make their first ever match special with a once in a lifetime experience.

Vardhan is all-round star for Townville

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:23 GMT

Townville bounced back to winning ways with a convincing nine-wicket victory at home to Mirfield Parish Cavaliers in the Premier Division of the Central Yorkshire League.

Castleford coach Powell aims to strengthen defence

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:23:51 GMT

Daryl Powell has immediately turned his attention to improving Castleford Tigers’ defence in his first week after taking over as head coach.

Castleford star Hauraki set to miss Catalan trip

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:14:13 GMT

New head coach Daryl Powell is weighing up his selection options for his first game in charge of Castleford Tigers with all bar two of his first team squad fit and available for the trip to France to play Catalan on Saturday.

Players are looking sharp says Castleford coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:12 GMT

Castleford Tigers boss Daryl Powell is delighted with the way training has gone and the way he has been received by fans since taking over as head coach last week.

Rovers unveil new coach to fans

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:08:40 GMT

Featherstone’s new head coach will be unveiled to supporters in the Rovers clubhouse this evening (Wednesday).

Bastian confirmed as Featherstone’s new coach

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:55:08 GMT

Former Featherstone Rovers forward John Bastian is the club’s new head coach.

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.

Former Castleford coaches Hay and Donlan join Salford

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:17:13 GMT

Former Castleford Tigers assistant coaches Andy Hay and Stuart Donlan have landed new roles with Super League club Salford City Reds.

Kick-off time confirmed for Catalan game

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:11 GMT

Kick-off time for Castleford Tigers’ Super League game away at Catalan Dragons on Saturday has been confirmed as 4pm local time (3pm GMT).