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

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

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

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).

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

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

Surviving members of the Leeds and Wakefield 'Watersplash final' teams.

SLIDESHOW: ‘Watersplash Final’ anniversary marked by book launch video

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.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC end Wildcats’ Challenge Cup hopes

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.

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AT THE DOUBLE: Wes Milnes scored twice in Ossett Town's 6-0 thrashing of Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town pile more misery on Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town enjoyed a thumping 6-0 victory at rock-bottom Garforth Town in their penultimate Evo-Stik Premier League match of the season on Tuesday night.

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AT THE DOUBLE: Wes Milnes scored twice in Ossett Town's 6-0 thrashing of Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town pile more misery on Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town enjoyed a thumping 6-0 victory at rock-bottom Garforth Town in their penultimate Evo-Stik Premier League match of the season on Tuesday night.

SPOT ON: Caldon Henson, left, scored from the penalty spot to help Ossett Albion to a vital victory over Salford.

Ossett Albion beat Salford City to all-but secure Evo-Stik Premier League status

Ossett Albion all-but secured their Evo-Stik Premier League safety thanks to a 2-0 victory over Salford City at Dimple Wells on Tuesday night.

SAFETY NET: Ossett Albion manager Richard Tracey will eye three points against Salford City tonight

Ossett Albion out to secure Evo-Stik Premier League safety against Salford City

Ossett Albion could all-but secure their Evo-Stik Division 1 North status tonight when they host Salford City at Dimple Wells (kick-off 7.45pm).

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AT THE DOUBLE: Wes Milnes scored twice in Ossett Town's 6-0 thrashing of Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town pile more misery on Garforth Town

Freescoring Ossett Town enjoyed a thumping 6-0 victory at rock-bottom Garforth Town in their penultimate Evo-Stik Premier League match of the season on Tuesday night.

SPOT ON: Caldon Henson, left, scored from the penalty spot to help Ossett Albion to a vital victory over Salford.

Ossett Albion beat Salford City to all-but secure Evo-Stik Premier League status

Ossett Albion all-but secured their Evo-Stik Premier League safety thanks to a 2-0 victory over Salford City at Dimple Wells on Tuesday night.

SAFETY NET: Ossett Albion manager Richard Tracey will eye three points against Salford City tonight

Ossett Albion out to secure Evo-Stik Premier League safety against Salford City

Ossett Albion could all-but secure their Evo-Stik Division 1 North status tonight when they host Salford City at Dimple Wells (kick-off 7.45pm).

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Tom Lees

Young Leeds United defender earns England call-up

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.

Leeds United's player of the year, Sam Byram, in action during the season against Manchester City. Picture: IAN HARBER

Lack of quality leaves Leeds United standing still

Well that is it for another season and after all the ups and downs and a surprise win at Watford on the final day Leeds United ended up in 13th place in the Npower Championship.

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Ross McCormack

Leeds United spoil Watford’s party in dramatic end to season

Leeds United proved the Npower Championship’s big party poopers when they earned a 2-1 victory over Watford in a remarkable last game of the season at Vicarage Road.

Paul Green in action for Leeds United against Brighton. Picture: IAN HARBER

Green hails impact of Leeds United manager

Leeds United’s Pontefract-born midfielder Paul Green has praised the positive impact manager Brian McDermott has had on the club since his arrival.

El Hadji Diouf runs towards the away fans after scoring with a penalty for Leeds United against Brighton. Picture: IAN HARBER

Leeds United star Diouf hit in the pocket after seeing red

Leeds United striker El Hadji Diouf has been fined two weeks wages following his red card in Saturday’s game against Brighton.

Other Sport rss

Billy Marsh, Kieran Briggs and Sam Dexter, of St Michaels Snooker Academy.

Wakefield snooker trio target success on national stage

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

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

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

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

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.

Headingley stadium on a Test match day

Win tickets to watch England at Headingley this Bank Holiday

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

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BATTLE GROUND: Sharlston Rovers will face Westgate Wolves in the final of the  Brian McDermott Memorial Trophy at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.

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

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).

National Sport rss

Rafa makes light work of Federer

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

Deans offers hope to absentees

Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.

Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

Pedrosa tops standings after win

Dani Pedrosa heads the MotoGP World Championship standings after a well-judged French Grand Prix win, while Britain's Cal Crutchlow picked up a career-best second place at a damp Le Mans.

Ancelotti can see Becks in coaching role

Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti believes David Beckham could confound expectations and become a manager.

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