League One

Joel Akpobi has joined Pontefract Collieries on loan from Sheffield Wednesday. Picture: Steve Ellis

Pontefract Collieries hoping young Sheffield Wednesday duo can deliver boost

Castleford Tigers' Alfie Horwell has joined Newcastle Thunder on loan. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Tigers rookie makes Championship loan move

Sam Grice has joined Hunslet RLFC on loan from Castleford Tigers. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com.

Tigers prospect makes loan move to Championship side Hunslet

Reason for celebration - Tickets for Good and Huddersfield Town extend their partnership

Huddersfield Town Extends Partnership with Tickets for Good to Open More Doors f...

WARRINGTON, ENGLAND - JUNE 17: General view of the Rhino Rugby League ball before the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup Quarter-Final match between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors at Halliwell Jones Stadium on June 17, 2017 in Warrington, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

New format for rugby league outside Super League announced for 2026

Frickley Athletic manager Tom Claisse is looking forward to seeing his side in action against Football League opposition.

Frickley set to take on Barnsley as well as Sheffield Wednesday

Featherstone Rovers celebrate reaching Wembley with their fans who travelled to Oldham. Picture by Olly Hassell/SWpix.com

How Featherstone Rovers reached the 1895 Cup final at Wembley

Caleb Aekins celebrates one of his three tries with teammates Darrell Olpherts and Danny Addy. Picture: Rob Hare

Paul Cooke off to winning start as Featherstone Rovers head coach with 9-try win

Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Darrell Olpherts is set to make his Featherstone Rovers debut following his move from Wakefield Trinity. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers new boys handed first chance to impress

New Featherstone Rovers hooker Will Jubb. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Featherstone Rovers' new boy Will Jubb out to take his big opportunity

Joe Clegg went close to scoring for Emley in their pre-season friendly against Huddersfield Town. Picture: Mark Parsons

Big crowd sees Emley take on Huddersfield Town in Michael Duff's first game

Wakefield Trinity fans at Wembley this year. Picture: Gerard Binks

Rugby League's Challenge Cup set for new format for 2025

New Ossett United signing Ollie MacFadyen.

Ossett United to play Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday in pre-season

CCTV capturing the masked gang inside the The Pirelli Stadium, home to Burton Albion Football Club, April 14, 2024.

Watch as brazen crooks sign players' shirts during football club raid

Pascal Struijk scored the winning goal for Leeds United against Shrewsbury Town.

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke pleased with second half improvement in cup game
Daniel Farke was pleased with his team's second half performance as they came from behind again to give him his first win as Leeds United boss.
Tony Harber

Jack Shepherd has left Pontefract Collieries to join Barnsley FC. Picture: Scott Merrylees

Barnsley sign Pontefract Collieries defender Jack Shepherd

Methley Warriors won their opening home league game of the new season.

Methley Warriors are up and running with home success against Underbank

Dewsbury Rams and Wakefield Trinity have agreed a dual registration partnership.

Wakefield Trinity agree dual registration deal with neighbours Dewsbury Rams

The football fan was caught with cocaine at the Pirelli Stadium in November

Charlton fan gets first Football Banning Order for drug taking at game

Former professional footballer Will Longbottom now works as a personal trainer in Wakefield.

Wakefield footballer overcomes injury to launch fitness business

New signing Zac Braham made an impressive debut in Lock Lane's 40-28 victory over Egremont Rangers in the Premier Division of the National Conference League.

Zac Braham looks strong addition as Lock Lane beat Egremont ahead of big test

Lock Lane score a try in their first round Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Thatto Heath. Picture: Matthew Merrick

Lock Lane confirm venue for Betfred Challenge Cup tie against Rochdale Hornets

Nathan Fozzard played a starring role in Lock Lane's stunning 22-12 Betfred Challenge Cup victory at Oldham.

Lock Lane shock Oldham to earn place in third round of Betfred Challenge Cup

PLAY ON: Clubs will be ordered to forfeit matches in the event of Covid outbreaks in 2022 under new rules being prepared by the Rugby Football League. Picture: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Clubs to be told they will forfeit unfulfilled fixtures in 2022

Frickley Athletic news

Rotherham United loan goalkeeper to Frickley Athletic

Featherstone were beaten at Toronto in the 2019 Championship Million Pound Game. Picture by Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com

Championship and League One have top-six appeal
The top-six teams in the Betfred Championship and League One this season will be in contention for promotion, the RFL have confirmed.
Peter Smith

Betfred will sponsor all three Challenge Cups this year. Picture c/o RFL.

RFL reveal new Challenge Cup sponsor - and first round draw date

Rugby League News

Rugby League: Championship, League One and Challenge Cup matches to return from ...

The Challenge Cup first round will begin the new season, on the weekend of March 20-21. Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com.

New rugby league season to kick off in March

Leeds Rhinos and other clubs will be off the field until at least April 3. Picture by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Rugby league shut down until April 3

Premier League and EFL have suspended games amid the coronavirus outbreak

The Coral Challenge Cup.

Early Challenge Cup kick-off for bottom-four finishers Wakefield Trinity

The Coral Challenge Cup.

Early Challenge Cup kick-off for bottom-four finishers Wakefield Trinity

Wakefield Trinity Ladies head coach Wayne Hirst.

Wakefield Trinity Ladies Challenge Cup quarter final a potential 'banana skin,' ...

Ossett Town U13s Titans

Junior football team from Ossett emulates Manchester City's treble feat

Marcelo Bielsa.

Marcelo Bielsa commits to a second season at Leeds United

Normanton Knights defeated Edinburgh Eagles in round one.

Challenge Cup third round spot the prize as Normanton Knights clash with Haydock

Ossett United in action

Wakefield is the biggest city in the UK without a team in the Football League - ...

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New competition announced in Challenge Cup revamp

How to watch highlights from the EFL, Carabao Cup and Checkatrade Trophy from ne...

Featherstone Rovers chairman Mark Campbell is York's main backer.

Featherstone chairman main backer of York takeover

John Sheridan

Leeds United: Fresh links put Sheridan in frame for United job

Chris Chester

Wakefield Wildcats: Wildcats are refusing to take French test lightly

Jordan Crowther.

Wildcats forward Crowther joins Knights on loan

Jordan Crowther

Wakefield Wildcats' forward Crowther loaned to York City Knights

Who is the most card-happy referee in English football?

Who are the dirtiest teams in English football this season?

Uwe Rosler.

Leeds United set to unveil new head coach

Ladbrokes Challenge Cup

Mouthwatering ties in Challenge Cup fifth round draw

Leeds United v Accrington Stanley.Souleymane Doukara scores his first goal.12th August 2014 ..Picture by Simon Hulme

Cup draw sees Leeds United set to go to Bradford

Aidy White.

Leeds United’s White off to Sheffield

Leigh Bromby unveils a commemorative plaque at Dewsbury Rangers last year.

Leeds United defender Bromby retires

Steve Morison

Leeds United striker departs for Millwall

Leeds United announce pre-season fixture plans

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