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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.

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 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).

Castleford Tigers angry at ‘unfair’ Catalan kick-off change

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:56:58 GMT

Castleford Tigers are unhappy at the decision to bring forward the kick-off time for next Saturday’s Super League match against Catalan Dragons in Perpignan.

Rovers swoop for Tongan ace Uaisele

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:43:24 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have signed 28-year-old Tongan international centre or winger Etuate Uaisele for the 2014 season.

Isabelle in top spot in the table

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:08:34 GMT

Isabelle Stones of Pontefract Athletics Club went to the top of the individual points table in the under 11 girls age group after the second West Yorkshire Track and Field League meeting at Wakefield last Wednesday.

Double joy for England teams in Amsterdam

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:01:46 GMT

England, with a strong Yorkshire presence, won both the men’s and women’s European Team Squash Championships in Amsterdam.

Rovers coaching job attracts ‘high calibre’ applicants

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:52:19 GMT

Featherstone Rovers have received a dozen applications for the job as head coach to replace new Castleford boss Daryl Powell.

Highly-rated Day signs new Featherstone deal

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:38:29 GMT

Featherstone’s highly-rated young hooker Sam Day has signed a new two-year contract.

Salford escape points punishment after Castleford game

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:37:24 GMT

Salford City Reds have been fined £10,000, but will not be docked points by an RFL Operational Rules Tribunal after being found guilty of fielding 14 players during their Super League fixture against Castleford Tigers on Saturday, April 27.