Wibsey

New Wibsey boss Darren Greenwood kicking for goal at Old Otliensians last season in his player-coach role. Photo credit: Picasa

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One-man mission to resurrect Wibsey RUFC from extinction is underway

Wibsey scoring a try in Yorkshire Three last season. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey scoring a try in Yorkshire Three last season. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey and Brooke goodbye may only be temporary

Steve Brooke, centre, has called his time at Wibsey RUFC

Steve Brooke, centre, has called his time at Wibsey RUFC

A Wibsey RUFC story with former Chairman Steve Brooke (part one)

Jake Green scored the last of Salem's points with a first-half conversion. Picture: Richard Leach.

Jake Green scored the last of Salem's points with a first-half conversion. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem sign off with defeat after crucial game-changer

Wibsey scoring a try against Knottingley in January

Wibsey scoring a try against Knottingley in January

Wibsey outline future plans after seeing off difficult campaign

Sean Kelly (ball in hand) has been instrumental in Keighley getting back up to Yorkshire One after relegation in 2020. Picture: Mark Ellis Photography.

Sean Kelly (ball in hand) has been instrumental in Keighley getting back up to Yorkshire One after relegation in 2020. Picture: Mark Ellis Photography.

Keighley want title party at Baildon as promotion in the bag

Max Kennedy (left) scored two of Old Grovians' four tries against Wath on Saturday. Picture: Ricahrd Leach.

Max Kennedy (left) scored two of Old Grovians' four tries against Wath on Saturday. Picture: Ricahrd Leach.

Old Grovians set for important summit as they lose thriller to Wath

Callum Smith (white, on ground celebrating) scored the sixth of Salem's seventh tries, but he did go off with a late injury. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Callum Smith (white, on ground celebrating) scored the sixth of Salem's seventh tries, but he did go off with a late injury. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

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Super Salem score seven tries at Huddersfield to move off bottom

Wibsey (black, red and green) won this game against Knottingley on January 29, but have only played one league match since. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey (black, red and green) won this game against Knottingley on January 29, but have only played one league match since. Picture: Alex Daniel.

B&B and Wibsey sympathise as decimated Thornensians crushed at Keighley

Like lock Joe Daley, B&B skipper Jack Malthouse (above, left) is one of few with experience. Picture: Richard Leach.

Like lock Joe Daley, B&B skipper Jack Malthouse (above, left) is one of few with experience. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Still a buzz at Bees despite horror season and demolition derby

Dale Breakwell (right) kicked three conversions in Cleckheaton's recent 21-15 win over promotion rivals Driffield. Pic: Gerald Christian.

Dale Breakwell (right) kicked three conversions in Cleckheaton's recent 21-15 win over promotion rivals Driffield. Pic: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton end nearly FOUR-YEAR wait for visit of rivals Bradford & Bingley

Max Kennedy's disallowed try proved to be a pivotal moment. Pic: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy's disallowed try proved to be a pivotal moment. Pic: Richard Leach.

Grovians pain as disallowed try call a fatal punch in Ribb

Wibsey scoring a try in their home win over Knottingley last month. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey scoring a try in their home win over Knottingley last month. Pic: Alex Daniel.

Wibsey off after Council call with only Baildon and Old Grovians left

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored two superb tries late on to ensure Old Grovians beat Thornensians. Pic: Richard Leach.

Max Kennedy (ball in hand) scored two superb tries late on to ensure Old Grovians beat Thornensians. Pic: Richard Leach.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Grovians keep up good run with stunning second half turnaround

Salem's Chris Clough (right) had an up-and-down game, scoring his side's only try but also spending a costly 10 minutes in the sin-bin. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

Salem's Chris Clough (right) had an up-and-down game, scoring his side's only try but also spending a costly 10 minutes in the sin-bin. Picture: Andy Garbutt.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Salem suffer dramatic defeat to Beverley despite opposition red card

Wibsey (black) return to action on Saturday for the first time since November 20

Wibsey (black) return to action on Saturday for the first time since November 20

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Wibsey chase strategic plan with partnering club ahead of return

Bradford & Bingley prop Alex Keeton (ball in hand). Picture: Richard Leach.

Bradford & Bingley prop Alex Keeton (ball in hand). Picture: Richard Leach.

Bees blown away once more as horror start continues

Jack Malthouse scored one of the Bees' two tries. Picture: Richard Leach.

Jack Malthouse scored one of the Bees' two tries. Picture: Richard Leach.

B&B far too accommodating as leaders put them to the sword

Mikey Hayward (right) scored one of Cleckheaton's nine tries. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Mikey Hayward (right) scored one of Cleckheaton's nine tries. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleck eat B&B for breakfast in nine-try derby salvo

Former Bradford & Bingley centre Andy Walker scored a crucial try late in the first half for Baildon. Picture: Richard Leach.

Former Bradford & Bingley centre Andy Walker scored a crucial try late in the first half for Baildon. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon battle back for good win on bleak afternoon

Wibsey carry the ball against Bramley Phoenix. Pic: Alex Daniel

Wibsey carry the ball against Bramley Phoenix. Pic: Alex Daniel

Wibsey look to push on after early difficulties

Bradford Salem head coach Neil Spence (right) has had a tougher last 19 months than most people.

Bradford Salem head coach Neil Spence (right) has had a tougher last 19 months than most people.

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NATH'S NATTERS: In times of mental anguish, let’s laud return of rugby union

Andy Robinson's two penalties and a conversion were not enough. Picture: Alex Daniel.

Andy Robinson's two penalties and a conversion were not enough. Picture: Alex Daniel.

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Wibsey woe as ill-discipline costs them in bad defeat to Bramley

Dom Walker (second right) grabbed a late conversion for Bradford & Bingley, and was their man of the match.

Dom Walker (second right) grabbed a late conversion for Bradford & Bingley, and was their man of the match.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees stung badly by Morley but result may not stand

Wibsey v Ossett,.Michael Kite (Wibsey).

Wibsey v Ossett,.Michael Kite (Wibsey).

Experienced Wibsey duo set for return after rugby league bout

The likes of Bradford Salem, Keighley, Ilkley, Wharfedale and Otley will not play league rugby in 2020/21

The likes of Bradford Salem, Keighley, Ilkley, Wharfedale and Otley will not play league rugby in 2020/21

RFU decide to cancel leagues for 2020/21 season as local clusters could be used

Paul MacNamara makes a break for Baildon in their win over Rotherham Phoenix last time out Picture: Richard Leach

Paul MacNamara makes a break for Baildon in their win over Rotherham Phoenix last time out Picture: Richard Leach

Baildon not getting 'giddy' after hitting heights in Yorkshire Three

Old Grovians are struggling to field a side at Wath

Old Grovians are struggling to field a side at Wath

Old Grovians coach facing head count for Wath trip

Pete Tennet, pictured in action for Salem against Malton & Norton, is an injury doubt
Picture: Richard Leach

Pete Tennet, pictured in action for Salem against Malton & Norton, is an injury doubt
Picture: Richard Leach

Bridlington to put strong Bradford Salem form to the test

$Salem are playing with confidence but have to make changes for their trip to Pontefract Picture: Richard Leach$ $Salem are playing with confidence but have to make changes for their trip to Pontefract Picture: Richard Leach$

Bradford Salem and Old Grovians forced to shuffle their packs

Niall Jackson, right, is missing from Cleckheaton's trip to West Hartlepool

Niall Jackson, right, is missing from Cleckheaton's trip to West Hartlepool

Preview: Bradford & Bingley lose centre ahead of trip to leaders York

Kyle Carter scored two tries for Wibsey in their big win Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Kyle Carter scored two tries for Wibsey in their big win Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Wood's debut brace helps depleted Wibsey win as over 80 points are scored

Kyle Carter scored two tries for Wibsey against Skipton Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Kyle Carter scored two tries for Wibsey against Skipton Picture: Alex Daniel Photography

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Wibsey buoyed by Skipton rout ahead of Phoenix trip

Captain Dan Cookson is happy with progress being made by Baildon

Captain Dan Cookson is happy with progress being made by Baildon

Baildon eye derby repeat against struggling Aireborough

Baildon v Wibsey: Ollie Murphy in action for Baildon
Picture: Richard Leach

Baildon v Wibsey: Ollie Murphy in action for Baildon
Picture: Richard Leach

Wibsey front up well but Baildon claim derby double

Baildon's Aiden Hewitt steams into Wibsey's Kyle Carter when the sides met earlier this season Picture: Richard Leach

Baildon's Aiden Hewitt steams into Wibsey's Kyle Carter when the sides met earlier this season Picture: Richard Leach

Wibsey earn admiration from rivals Baildon but must improve discipline

Ali Macdonald will be missing for Bradford & Bingley's home date with Huddersfield YMCA due to an infected nose

Ali Macdonald will be missing for Bradford & Bingley's home date with Huddersfield YMCA due to an infected nose

Bees boss Gumbs says it will be fun to play against YMCA

Bradford & Bingley skipper Tom Booth will be back in contention for his side's home clash with Cleckheaton in North One East after recovering from a hamstring injury

Bradford & Bingley skipper Tom Booth will be back in contention for his side's home clash with Cleckheaton in North One East after recovering from a hamstring injury

Gumbs warns of tough derby test ahead for his Bees

Bradford Salem's Glenn Morrison, left, is set to be back for tomorrow's clash with Beverley after recovering from a broken thumb

Bradford Salem's Glenn Morrison, left, is set to be back for tomorrow's clash with Beverley after recovering from a broken thumb

Ex-Bulls ace Morrison set to be back for Salem's tough test

Andy Robinson has left his player-coach role at Wibsey to re-join Bradford Salem

Andy Robinson has left his player-coach role at Wibsey to re-join Bradford Salem

Bradford Salem RFC

Robinson swaps Wibsey for Salem after lack of commitment

Former Cleckheaton forward Paul Turner is now part of a strong Heath pack

Former Cleckheaton forward Paul Turner is now part of a strong Heath pack

Bradford Salem RFC

Wibsey short on numbers as Bradford Salem bid to end Heath hoodoo

Bradford Salem's clubhouse is decorated for the big final. Picture: @SalemRFC

Bradford Salem's clubhouse is decorated for the big final. Picture: @SalemRFC

Bradford rugby union clubs set for World Cup final fever

Bradford Salem's chairman Neil Klenk, left, says his side will have a fixtures backlog due to the World Cup final

Bradford Salem's chairman Neil Klenk, left, says his side will have a fixtures backlog due to the World Cup final

Bradford Salem RFC

World Cup final causes fixtures headache for our teams

Connor Malarkey is back for Bradford Salem's home date with Beverley in Yorkshire Division One

Connor Malarkey is back for Bradford Salem's home date with Beverley in Yorkshire Division One

Learning curve continues for frustrated Bees boss

Joe Garforth, centre, could return for Old Grovians tomorrow

Joe Garforth, centre, could return for Old Grovians tomorrow

Old Grovians coach: Playing every week no longer top priority

Wibsey skipper Andy Robinson (with ball in hand) scored Wibsey's first points of the afternoon in a hard-fought win over Sheffield Medicals

Wibsey skipper Andy Robinson (with ball in hand) scored Wibsey's first points of the afternoon in a hard-fought win over Sheffield Medicals

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Wibsey depleted but dutiful defence ensures Sheffield suffer defeat

$Fly-half Matt Booth has come out of retirement for Bradford Salem, who face Pontefract tomorrow$ $Fly-half Matt Booth has come out of retirement for Bradford Salem, who face Pontefract tomorrow$

Bradford Salem RFC

Sams to play again for Salem in league test

Wibsey's Robson Moore (left) scored twice as his side thrashed Aireborough at the weekend Picture: Alex Daniel

Wibsey's Robson Moore (left) scored twice as his side thrashed Aireborough at the weekend Picture: Alex Daniel

Wibsey wallop Aireborough as they bounce back from three successive defeats

B&B will be without key man Mat Cochrane this week Picture: Graham Brewster

B&B will be without key man Mat Cochrane this week Picture: Graham Brewster

Bees coach Gumbs wistful about Wagon Lane ahead of York duel

Wibsey v Baildon: Try scorer for Wibsey is Carl Walker
Picture: Richard Leach

Wibsey v Baildon: Try scorer for Wibsey is Carl Walker
Picture: Richard Leach

Wibsey rue indiscipline as Baildon take derby spoils

Ryan Smith, left, is out of Wibsey's derby with Baildon Pic: Alex Daniel

Ryan Smith, left, is out of Wibsey's derby with Baildon Pic: Alex Daniel

Preview: Wibsey and Baildon lock horns in Bradford derby

Wibsey lost Luke Wilson, right, to a broken arm

Wibsey lost Luke Wilson, right, to a broken arm

Depleted Wibsey suffer first defeat in 28 matches

Wibsey celebrate a try against Castleford Picture Alex Daniel

Wibsey celebrate a try against Castleford Picture Alex Daniel

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Hall sees red but Wibsey off to flier in Yorkshire Three

Wibsey's Andy Robinson, centre, will play in an unfamiliar scrum-half role against Castleford in Yorkshire Division Three tomorrow

Wibsey's Andy Robinson, centre, will play in an unfamiliar scrum-half role against Castleford in Yorkshire Division Three tomorrow

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem set to reap rewards of long-term vision

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