National and amateur rugby

Kyle Carter zips through his future side Halifax during his Wibsey days.

Wibsey story goes on as eight former players helping new side push for promotion

James Brown squeezes over for the first of his three tries on Saturday.

James Brown squeezes over for the first of his three tries on Saturday.

Bradford Salem RFC

"I feel good": Salem hooker James Brown loving life after hat-trick in huge win

Rob Woodhead tries to find a way through the Vale of Lune defence in a game at Wagon Lane back in 2003.

Rob Woodhead tries to find a way through the Vale of Lune defence in a game at Wagon Lane back in 2003.

Woodhead back playing for Bradford & Bingley two decades after Twickenham glory

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) was Bradford Salem's best player, but he was unable to inspire to them to victory, as they were forced to swallow the bitter taste of defeat.

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) was Bradford Salem's best player, but he was unable to inspire to them to victory, as they were forced to swallow the bitter taste of defeat.

Bradford Salem lose for first time in a year as Bees destroyed by Dinnington

Josh Charnock (left) caused Huddersfield all sorts of trouble and scored two tries in Salem's brilliant win.

Josh Charnock (left) caused Huddersfield all sorts of trouble and scored two tries in Salem's brilliant win.

Bradford Salem RFC

Bradford Salem reach Yorkshire Cup semis for first time in 100-year history

Jake Duxbury held his nerve to win the game for Baildon at the death on Saturday.

Jake Duxbury held his nerve to win the game for Baildon at the death on Saturday.

Baildon bag win at the death as Vandals punished for poor discipline

$Salem were put to the test on Saturday, but they came out on top against Pontefract in a real battle.$ $Salem were put to the test on Saturday, but they came out on top against Pontefract in a real battle.$

Salem produce cracking comeback to down Pontefract and remain unbeaten

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Club legend and ex-England coach sees Bees lose sting after initial fightback

Andrew Walker, with his two sons Joseph and Oliver, has bravely spoken about his cancer battle

Andrew Walker, with his two sons Joseph and Oliver, has bravely spoken about his cancer battle

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Captain of Bradford rugby league club opens up about his shock cancer diagnosis

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Salem shrug off painful anniversary with wonderful win over Wetherby

Ellie Kildunne at an Olympic Games kit photoshoot last week.

Ellie Kildunne at an Olympic Games kit photoshoot last week.

National and amateur rugby

Kildunne admits Rio acted as inspiration as Paris dream a fortnight from reality

Young flanker Morgan Mirzaali was blown away to win the Players' Player of the Year, given the year Salem have had as a team.

Young flanker Morgan Mirzaali was blown away to win the Players' Player of the Year, given the year Salem have had as a team.

Bradford Salem RFC

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Young Salem flanker stunned by award as club celebrate superb season at Odsal

Bradford Salem's players and staff toast their treble success at the weekend.

Bradford Salem's players and staff toast their treble success at the weekend.

National and amateur rugby

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Superb Salem seal treble after derby-day delight in Doncaster

Harry Reeder was adored by so many at Bradford & Bingley RFC.

Harry Reeder was adored by so many at Bradford & Bingley RFC.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Tributes galore after death of much-loved Bradford & Bingley stalwart

Christian Baines and his Salem teammates toast their second title of the season on Saturday, with a third potentially to come.

Christian Baines and his Salem teammates toast their second title of the season on Saturday, with a third potentially to come.

Bradford Salem RFC

Bradford Salem win frantic final in Darlington to sit on brink of treble

Andy Robinson (second left) used all his experience on Saturday, with his pinpoint kicking from the tee vital to Salem's comeback win.

Andy Robinson (second left) used all his experience on Saturday, with his pinpoint kicking from the tee vital to Salem's comeback win.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem battle back from early wobble to reach national cup final

Salem needed the experience of fly half Andy Robinson (second left) to help them beat Wensleydale 13-7 in the mud back in January.

Salem needed the experience of fly half Andy Robinson (second left) to help them beat Wensleydale 13-7 in the mud back in January.

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Salem surely thankful for Papa John's past as current campaign about to begin

Keighley captain Tom Whyte has been unable to guide his side to promotion, despite them winning 16 of their 21 league games this season.

Keighley captain Tom Whyte has been unable to guide his side to promotion, despite them winning 16 of their 21 league games this season.

Keighley pushing for promotion rethink as Yorkshire teams suffer

Skipper Christian Baines, pictured scoring against Bradford & Bingley earlier this season, is hoping to lead Salem to great things this season.

Skipper Christian Baines, pictured scoring against Bradford & Bingley earlier this season, is hoping to lead Salem to great things this season.

Bradford Salem RFC

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Salem hoping to head into centenary season with unprecedented treble

Jake Green is a huge influence for Salem when it comes to scoring tries and kicking goals, but he looks set to miss their huge final-day game at West Leeds.

Jake Green is a huge influence for Salem when it comes to scoring tries and kicking goals, but he looks set to miss their huge final-day game at West Leeds.

Bradford Salem standing so close to glory after 25 years of hurt

Callum Smith got over for Salem's fifth and final try in their comfortable win over Old Rishworthian on Saturday.

Callum Smith got over for Salem's fifth and final try in their comfortable win over Old Rishworthian on Saturday.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem seal bonus point win to stay top of table with two games to go

Scrum half Ben Hemsley is just one of those on a catastrophic injury list for Bradford & Bingley as it stands.

Scrum half Ben Hemsley is just one of those on a catastrophic injury list for Bradford & Bingley as it stands.

Bees beset by injuries but MacDonald makes no excuses for derby day thumping

Christian Baines caused problems for Wensleydale for a second time in 2024, this time scoring two tries in an impressive cup semi-final win for Salem.

Christian Baines caused problems for Wensleydale for a second time in 2024, this time scoring two tries in an impressive cup semi-final win for Salem.

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Wonderful win at Wensleydale puts Bradford Salem into final with Keighley

Danny Belcher (ball in hand) stroked over a crucial last-gasp penalty for Salem in their epic derby win at Keighley.

Danny Belcher (ball in hand) stroked over a crucial last-gasp penalty for Salem in their epic derby win at Keighley.

Salem stun Keighley to destroy four-year record and go top of the table

Scrum half Callum Smith (9) is one of the most naturally gifted players in the Salem ranks, and they will need him to be on song to have a chance of winning at Keighley on Saturday.

Scrum half Callum Smith (9) is one of the most naturally gifted players in the Salem ranks, and they will need him to be on song to have a chance of winning at Keighley on Saturday.

Bradford Salem RFC

Bradford Salem stunned at rise as boss gets Dutch excited by seismic derby

Former B&B player Ali Macdonald is now a coach at the club, and he provided an update on why Saturday's game came to an end abruptly.

Former B&B player Ali Macdonald is now a coach at the club, and he provided an update on why Saturday's game came to an end abruptly.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees battle abandoned due to “freak injury" as Bradford side miss big chance

Callum Smith was outstanding at scrum half for Salem on Saturday, earning man of the match for his performance in their massive victory.

Callum Smith was outstanding at scrum half for Salem on Saturday, earning man of the match for his performance in their massive victory.

Salem wreak revenge on hapless Hullensians with stunning victory

Andy Robinson (second left) scored Salem's sixth and final try in their big away win at Harrogate Pythons.

Andy Robinson (second left) scored Salem's sixth and final try in their big away win at Harrogate Pythons.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem scythe through Pythons to soar up to second

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Bradford Salem ward off Wensleydale to seal huge win in promotion race

Jake Green had a fine day with the boot as Salem romped to a huge win over neighbours Bradford & Bingley.

Jake Green had a fine day with the boot as Salem romped to a huge win over neighbours Bradford & Bingley.

Salem slaughter Bradford & Bingley on one-sided derby day

Jake Green (left) scored a try, a conversion and two penalties in Salem's impressive win at Pocklington on Saturday.

Jake Green (left) scored a try, a conversion and two penalties in Salem's impressive win at Pocklington on Saturday.

Bradford Salem RFC

Superb Salem keep Keighley under pressure at summit with fine away win

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon and Cleckheaton win traditional Boxing Day fixtures

Jake Green (left) scored 10 of Bradford Salem's 20 points in their hard-fought win at Wetherby.

Jake Green (left) scored 10 of Bradford Salem's 20 points in their hard-fought win at Wetherby.

Salem storm out of blocks to record wonderful win at Wetherby

Allan Ebbrell runs in to score one of Keighley's five second-half tries against Harrogate Pythons on Saturday.

Allan Ebbrell runs in to score one of Keighley's five second-half tries against Harrogate Pythons on Saturday.

Keighley survive scare from Pythons to record impressive victory

Sam Blakeley is in fine try-scoring form for Keighley, and he added another to his tally for this season against Bradford & Bingley.

Sam Blakeley is in fine try-scoring form for Keighley, and he added another to his tally for this season against Bradford & Bingley.

Keighley too strong for Bradford & Bingley in Counties One Yorkshire derby

Jake Green had a good day from the kicking tee as Salem claimed an impressive away win.

Jake Green had a good day from the kicking tee as Salem claimed an impressive away win.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem superb in hard-fought away win against Leodiensian

Cleckheaton (red and white) gave Ilkley a brilliant game, but fell short at the last.

Cleckheaton (red and white) gave Ilkley a brilliant game, but fell short at the last.

Cleckheaton RUFC

Cleck crushed as last-gasp penalty condemns them to derby defeat

Adam Horsfall's 250th game could not have gone much better.

Adam Horsfall's 250th game could not have gone much better.

Milestone man celebrates in style as Keighley romp to brilliant Beverley win

Callum Smith was one of several players forced off injured.

Callum Smith was one of several players forced off injured.

Bradford Salem RFC

Sloppy Salem suffer from errors and injuries in defeat

Josh Charnock scored for Salem as they survived a late scare to beat Harrogate.

Josh Charnock scored for Salem as they survived a late scare to beat Harrogate.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem tame Pythons after first-half try blitz

Cleckheaton learnt their lessons from previous defeats, and applied them to great effect against Doncaster.

Cleckheaton learnt their lessons from previous defeats, and applied them to great effect against Doncaster.

Cleckheaton RUFC

Cleckheaton claim sensational win out of nowhere against Doncaster

Salem looked to be running away with the game after Josh Charnock's try, but Bradford & Bingley hit back late on.

Salem looked to be running away with the game after Josh Charnock's try, but Bradford & Bingley hit back late on.

Bradford Salem RFC

Bees almost provide remarkable sting in tail but Salem hang on to win derby

A couple of conversions from Callum Smith were not enough for Salem in their loss to Wetherby.

A couple of conversions from Callum Smith were not enough for Salem in their loss to Wetherby.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem fightback earns a point but Wetherby win well

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley.

Christian Baines (centre) scored Salem's third try as a fine first-half display allowed his side to cling on and beat Beverley.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem grab first win at Beverley since 1979 after heroic rearguard

Former Bees winger James Morton has had to adapt his game, but he still has what it takes to star for his hometown side.

Former Bees winger James Morton has had to adapt his game, but he still has what it takes to star for his hometown side.

Baildon bag victory in frantic finish against Huddersfield

Salem losing Danny Belcher to injury proved a real blow last weekend.

Salem losing Danny Belcher to injury proved a real blow last weekend.

Bradford Salem RFC

Salem target Beverley after second half struggle costs them in opener

Ali Macdonald may be forced back into action to help solve Bradford & Bingley's selection crisis.

Ali Macdonald may be forced back into action to help solve Bradford & Bingley's selection crisis.

National and amateur rugby

Bees bright in parts of defeat but selection trouble may see old faces return

New vice-captain Corey Spencer claims a catch at a line-out in a game last season.

New vice-captain Corey Spencer claims a catch at a line-out in a game last season.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees have buzz back at 'right level' as they aim to end three-year run

Dan McGee (right) will have plenty on his hands at Keighley RUFC next season, but he is relishing the challenge.

Dan McGee (right) will have plenty on his hands at Keighley RUFC next season, but he is relishing the challenge.

Head coach McGee makes it a double at Keighley as he takes on additional role

Baildon's Andy Robinson zips past his man in his side's narrow win over Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final earlier this month.

Baildon's Andy Robinson zips past his man in his side's narrow win over Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final earlier this month.

Bradford derby on epic finals day shows need to cherish Yorkshire competitions

Baildon scrum-half Tom Parnell flies over in the corner to score what proved to be the decisive try in their Yorkshire Shield final win over Bradford Salem.

Baildon scrum-half Tom Parnell flies over in the corner to score what proved to be the decisive try in their Yorkshire Shield final win over Bradford Salem.

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Baildon win first Yorkshire Shield after thrilling final against Bradford rivals

Keighley could have set up a third game of the season with Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final, but instead they have handed Baildon that chance.

Keighley could have set up a third game of the season with Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final, but instead they have handed Baildon that chance.

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Salem and Baildon set for final showdown as Keighley pull out

Rohan Smith (above) made a personal intervention to secure the services of Ned McCormack, who had looked destined for a career in rugby union.

Rohan Smith (above) made a personal intervention to secure the services of Ned McCormack, who had looked destined for a career in rugby union.

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Woodhouse Grove pupil and England international quits rugby union to join Rhinos

There could be another showdown left yet this season between divisional rivals Keighley (green) and Bradford Salem.

There could be another showdown left yet this season between divisional rivals Keighley (green) and Bradford Salem.

Keighley and Baildon to square off as Salem sit waiting in final