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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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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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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.

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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.

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).

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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.

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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Wakefield Wildcats: Washbrook targets place in rugby league history books

Danny Washbrook says the prospect of earning a place in the rugby league history books will be a big driving force when Wakefield Wildcats face Hull FC in the Challenge Cup fifth round tonight,Friday.

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Wakefield City lift Physiowise Cup for first time thanks to victory over Kinsley Raiders

Wakefield City put their name on the Wakefield ARL Physiowise Cup for the first time thanks to a 22-14 victory over Kinsley Raiders at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Wednesday night.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Knee injury rules Sykes out for up two months

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have been dealt a blow with the news that half-back Paul Sykes will be sidelined for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

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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Wakefield Wildcats: Mathers returns to Wakefield’s 19-man squad for Hull FC cup clash

Full-back Richard Mathers has returned to Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ 19-man squad to face Hull FC in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round on Friday night.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC captain Gareth Ellis ready for ‘special night’ against his former club in Tetley’s Challenge Cup

Hull FC captain Gareth Ellis says it will be a “special night” when he faces former club Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round at the KC Stadium on Friday (kick-off 8pm).

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Kinsley Raiders and Wakefield City set for battle to put name on Physiowise Cup

Kinsley Raiders and Wakefield City will battle it out to put their name on the Physiowise Cup for the first time when they meet in the final at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Wednesday night (kick-off 7.30pm).

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Wakefield Wildcats: Agar says there is still more to come from improving Wildcats

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar says there is still more to come from his side following the 30-12 victory over Catalans Dragons at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Saturday night.

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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.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Agar calls on Cats to start taking top-eight scalps

Wakefield Wildcats head coach Richard Agar says his men need to start taking the scalps of Super League’s top teams if they are to reach the play-offs this season.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Agar names unchanged 19-man squad for Catalans Dragons clash

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar has named an unchanged 19-man squad to face Catalans Dragons at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium on Saturday (kick-off 5.05pm).

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.

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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Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC set date for Challenge Cup fifth round clash

Wakefield Wildcats’ Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round clash against Hull FC will be played on Friday, May 10 (kick-off 8pm).

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.

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Nine-man Leeds United lose last home game

Leeds United signed off at Elland Road with a 2-1 defeat to Brighton in an incident packed Npower Championship game.

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Wakefield ABA Schools boxing champion inspired by meeting with Olympic champion Anthony Joshua

An Olympic champion has helped to inspire one big-hitting Wakefield boxer in his quest to have a bright future in the ring.

PACKING A PUNCH: Andy Townend in action against Ben Wager. Picture: Trevor Price.

Boxing: Wakefield boxer Townend upwraps Wager to seal title triumph as perfect birthday present

Wakefield boxer Andy Townend celebrated his 24th birthday by winning the British Masters lightweight title in Doncaster last Friday.

PACKING A PUNCH: Andy Townend in action against Ben Wager. Picture: Trevor Price.

BOOT ROOM TV: Leeds United v Brighton and Hove Albion preview video

Check out the latest edition of The Boot Room as the lads look ahead to Leeds United’s final home league game of the season at Elland Road.

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Captain’s Column: Victory at Widnes can act as spark to get a good run of results going

We keep saying we need to get a good run of results going and tonight at Widnes is a good opportunity to do that.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Sykes looking forward to first outing on Widnes Vikings’ artificial pitch

Widnes Vikings’ artificial pitch may be controversial but Wakefield Trinity Wildcats stand-off Paul Sykes is looking forward to playing on it tonight (kick-off 8pm).

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United playing for pride against Brighton

After what has seemed a long and has definitely been a disappointing season Leeds United play their final home game of the campaign against Brighton on Saturday with nothing at stake for them except pride.

BACK IN THE FOLD: Players such as Paul Aiton will return to Wakefield's squad fresh on the back of a well-earned rest last weekend

Wakefield Wildcats: Agar wary Wildcats need to adapt their game on Vikings’ artificial pitch

Richard Agar says his Wakefield Trinity Wildcats side will have to adapt their game to excel on Widnes Vikings’ artificial pitch tonight (kick-off 8pm).

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Wakefield Wildcats: Power prop Poore selected for Exiles squad to face England

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats prop Justin Poore has been included in the Exiles squad to face England in June.

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Wakefield Wildcats: New Leeds Rhinos home date confirmed

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats have confirmed their home match against Leeds Rhinos will be played on Wednesday, July 31 (kick-off 8pm) at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.

Leeds United players model the new kit.

Leeds United reveal new home kit

Leeds United have revealed their new Macron home kit that the team will be wearing for the 2013/14 season.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Ten return to Wakefield’s 19-man squad to take on Widnes Vikings

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar has welcomed back a host of first-team regulars to his 19-man squad to face Widnes Vikings in Super League on Friday (kick-off 8pm).

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.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC trip to bring back fond memories of Challenge Cup for Wildcats boss Agar

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round trip to Hull FC will bring back fond memories of the prestigious competition for Richard Agar.

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).

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

SIN BIN TV: Super League Round 13 preview video

Check out the latest edition of the Sin Bin which looks ahead to round 13 of Super League games.

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Heavy Woollen Cup throws up tasty ties

Birstall and Liversedge will be out to produce giantkilling acts after the Heavy Woollen Cup second round draw paired them against Bradford League clubs.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Frankie Mariano joins Featherstone Rovers on loan

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats back-row Frankie Mariano has joined Featherstone Rovers on loan.

NEW DEAL: Ben Shulver has penned a full-time contract with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats

Wakefield Wildcats: Academy product Shulver pens full-time Wildcats contract

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats academy graduate Ben Shulver has completed a memorable few days by signing a full-time contract at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Hull FC await Wildcats in Tetley’s Challenge Cup fifth round

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats will travel to Hull FC in the fifth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup.

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SLIDESHOW: Action from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats’ cup victory over Hemel Stags video

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats progressed to the fifth round of the Tetley’s Challenge Cup thanks to a 66-6 victory over Hemel Stags on Saturday.

DEBUT DELIGHT: Daniel Maskill impressed on his Wakefield Wildcats debut

Wakefield Wildcats: Agar full of praise for Wakefield’s three debutants

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar praised on his side’s three debutants in Saturday’s Tetley’s Challenge Cup win over Hemel Stags.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Performance was disappointing but it was job done against Hemel - Agar

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats head coach Richard Agar said it was a case of ‘job done’ against Hemel Stags in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup fourth round.

Leeds United's Ross McCormack is chased by Birmingham's Wade Elliott and Paul Caddis. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

McDermott suffers first defeat as Leeds United boss

Brian McDermott suffered his first defeat as Leeds United manager when the Whites went down 1-0 at Birmingham to a second half goal from Hayden Mullins.

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Wakefield Wildcats: Wildcats too strong for spirited Hemel Stags in Challenge Cup

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats saw off a spirited Hemel Stags 66-6 to progress in the Tetley’s Challenge Cup fourth round on Saturday night.

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