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Featherstone Rovers head coach, James Ford.

Ford admits “the best team won” as Fev beaten in play-off eliminator

Odsal.

Bradford 25-12 Fev: Rovers suffer more play-off misery as Bulls progress

Odsal, home of Bradford Bulls.

Live Championship Play-Off: Bradford Bulls v Featherstone Rovers LIVE

AMT Headingley Rugby Stadium will host a unique rugby occasion next month with the first ever 745 Game in tribute to Rugby League legend, Rob Burrow CBE.

Headingley to host unique cross-code rugby clash in Rob Burrow's memory

Attacking midfielder Samir Khamis hit a hat-trick in Wakefield Athletic's 8-1 away success over Peacock.

Samir Khamis bags hat-trick as Wakefield Athletic run riot against Peacock

New Wakefield Trinity recruit Josh Rourke scores a try for London Broncos against Leeds Rhinos this year. Picture: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell excited for start of play-offs

West Yorkshire Hawks basketball player Jermayne Laing in action. Photo by Nino Tughushi.

Wakefield basketball fans urged to support the county’s team as it aims for prom...

Callum Charlton was the first of four players sent-off in Wakefield AFC's game at Selby Town. Picture: Mark Parsons

Wakefield AFC salvage point in crazy eventful game against Selby Town

Jacob Miller could be set to leave Castleford Tigers if they succeed in their aim to bring in a new half-back from Australia. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Castleford Tigers closing in on new half-back signing

Football

Willy Gnonto and Ao Tanaka celebrate after playing a big part in Leeds United's third goal against Coventry City.

'Mature' Leeds United close gap on top four at start of testing week

Manager Daniel Farke was mostly pleased with his players after they made it back to back wins and clean sheets to move up to within two points of top spot in the Championship.

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Logan Owen-Williams saved two spot kicks to help Wakefield Athletic progress in the Landlords Trophy with a 3-2 penalty shootout victory over Wakefield Welfare.

Logan Owen-Willams is hero as Wakefield Athletic progress with shoot-out success

Jimmy Eyles was on target for Wakefield AFC against Worsbrough Bridge Athletic. Picture: Steve Biltcliffe

Wakefield AFC experience contrasting fortunes in cup competitions

McDonald's Wakefield Snowhill Retail Park & Wakefield Jets under 13 youth team

Local Wakefield Children's football team scores big with Franchisee sponsorship

John Barnes and Peter Beardsley will be in Pontefract for a sportsman's dinner.

Liverpool legends John Barnes and Peter Beardsley heading for Pontefract

Mason Rubie scored in Wakefield AFC's defeat to Maltby Main. Picture: Mark Parsons

Wakefield AFC look to bounce back after double blow in week to forget

A Moorthorpe U14s player shows off the new kit

Moorthorpe U14s celebrate as Royal Mail funds new kit

Rugby League

Matty Russell is joining Wakefield Trinity for the 2025 season. Picture: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

Matty Russell wings in as Wakefield Trinity's latest recruit

Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell is set to be reunited with Matty Russell after the club confirmed the experienced Super League star as their latest impressive recruit for 2025.

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Featherstone Rovers have made the play-offs. Photo by Kevin Creighton.

Fev set for Odsal play-off clash after Rams shock Sheffield as Trin win big

It's the final day of the 2024 Championship season. Photo by Simon Hall.

Live Live updates from final round of 2024 Betfred Championship

Other Sport

2025 Women's RWC ball.

World Rugby and Gilbert unveil the official Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 ball

Flash back to 2012 with these retro pictures.

Retro: 14 pictures from the sport pages of the Express over ten years ago

Holbache, ridden by Tom Kiely-Marshall, races ahead to win the opener on the Pontefract card. Picture: Alan Wright

Pontefract race meeting finishes early after jockey Duran Fentiman is injured

Apache Green is an impressive Pontefract winner after being driven out by jockey Cieren Fallon. Picture: Alan Wright

Double delight for jockey Cieren Fallon at Pontefract Racecourse

Wakefield's new pro boxer Brandon Pickup with his coaching and management team Jimmy First, Joe Yerrall and Latif Mohammed. Picture: Ringwalk Media

Wakefield's Brandon Pickup aiming high after winning first pro boxing bout

London, UK: Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois Face Off for the first time in fight week ahead of their IBF World Heavyweight Title fight on saturday night at Wembley Stadium. 16 September 2024 Picture By Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois live stream, start time, TV channel

Marine Wave winning at the last Pontefract race meeting. Picture: Alan Wright

Pontefract Racecourse: Preview and tips for Thursday’s seven-race card

Trainer Julie Camacho and Good Racing Co Ambassdor Adele Mulrennan with Dolly's Delight

New ‘Ladies Only’ racing syndicate launched for female entrepreneurs in Wakefiel...

More Sport

Luke Adams scored the match clinching try for Sandal at Ilkley. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Sandal RUFC show defensive steel to earn victory at Ilkley

The best running shoes

Experts reveal the best running shoe for beginners in 2024

Castleford Tigers coach Craig Lingard has thanked fans for their passion and support in 2024. Picture by John Victor

Castleford Tigers supporters praised by head coach Craig Lingard

Sandal second rower Austen Thompson takes on three Heath defenders. Picture Scott Merrylees

Sandal home in on impressive win as Declan Thompson leads way with treble

Ben Thaler is set to referee his last game this weekend. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Normanton's Ben Thaler to blow final whistle on his rugby league referee career

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55,000 tickets sold in presale for Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 opening ...

New Wakefield Trinity signing Seth Nikotemo. Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Wakefield Trinity show Super League intent as recruitment drive continues

Oliver Pratt raced over for a hat-trick of tries in Wakefield Trinity's 46-0 win over Barrow Raiders. Picture: Gerard Binks

Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell faces some tricky selection decisions

Featherstone Rovers head coach James Ford is expecting a big test, but is backing his team to get the job done in their final regular season game at York. Picture: John Victor

Featherstone Rovers 'underdogs' ready to get play-offs job done at York

Castleford Tigers head coach Craig Lingard has looked back on his first year in charge. Picture: John Victor

Castleford Tigers looking to bring in six or seven new signings

Featherstone Rovers players celebrate one of their nine tries. Picture: Kevin Creighton

Featherstone Rovers run in nine tries to set up thrilling finish to season

Winners

Featherstone Lions u18s Double Winning Season

The 1996 GB Lionesses celebrate winning the third Test against Australia and show off their winning shield in Sydney. Picture courtesy of Julie Cronin

Wakefield women rugby league trailblazers make more history

Jermaine McGillvary races away to score a try for Wakefield Trinity against York Knights. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Wakefield Trinity boss believes York game set his side up for play-offs

Noah Booth has signed a one-year contract extension to stay at Wakefield Trinity.

Wakefield Trinity's young star Noah Booth speaks of 'dream come true'

Will Henshall was a try scorer for Sandal at Driffield.

Sandal brought back down to earth at Driffield after winning start

Fletcher Rooney in acrobatic action when he was one of three 18-year-olds in the Castleford Tigers team at St Helens. Picture: Paul Currie/SWpix.com

Castleford Tigers boss Lingard excited by development of teenage trio

DJH Leeds announced as Gold Sponsor for sold-out Morley 10k run

The England team lining up in front of the crowd.

Women’s Rugby World Cup England 2025 opening and final ticket presale opens soon

Action from Featherstone Rovers vs Sheffield Eagles.

Photos: Ford brands Fev’s attack ‘woeful’ in defeat against play-off rivals