Yorkshire fast bowler Tim Bresnan has been upset by suggestions that he missed out on an England World Cup place because he was overweight and not fit enough. Such charges have been categorically denied by Yorkshire chief executive Stewart Regan and
West Bowling 22 Hull Dockers 18 BARLA international centre Tim Sutcliffe scored two tries as relegation-haunted West Bowling turned the form book on its head to secure the points against title-chasing Hull Dockers in the National Conference League Premier
Bridlington 15 Bradford Salem 29 Bradford Salem recorded a fine victory over fellow Yorkshire Division One side Bridlington in the fifth round of the EDF Energy Senior Vase. The pitch had standing water on it after heavy overnight rain but referee Steve
Coventry 57 Wharfedale 7 It was Wharfedale's misfortune in this EDF Energy National Trophy fourth-round tie to meet a Coventry side in a rich vein of form (this was their eighth successive home victory) and brimming with confidence. However, though
A promising debut by giant Chris Feather and the sight of Iestyn Harris back on the field were the positives in the Bulls' second warm-up match. There was plenty of mistakes, just as many substitutions and for long periods a lack of real intensity -
North Walsham 24 Otley 22 Otley came within a whisker of saving this fourth-round EDF Energy National Trophy tie. The conversion attempt of a last-minute try just sailed wide and it would have been just reward for a fine effort from a much-changed side
Leeds United 2, West Brom 3 Tore Andre Flo and Alan Thompson scored on their home debuts but there is much for Leeds manager Dennis Wise and his assistant Gus Poyet to work on at this week's training camp in Cyprus. The encouragement of Flo's third-minute
Doncaster Phoenix 20 Aireborough 22 Aireborough are through to the sixth round of the EDF Energy Junior Vase after winning a well-contested game in windy conditions. The visitors accumulated a 15-0 lead after only 20 minutes with the pitch allowing
Baildon 14 Yarnbury 3 When you are through to the last 16 of a national competition that started with 413 clubs it is easy to get carried away. But Baildon's player-coach Hugh Gumbs will have no talk of a Twickenham final yet. In fact, the only game
Jermaine Johnson has a message for City fans awaiting the arrival of Omar Daley: Trust me, you'll love him. Daley will turn up for his first training session on Monday after flying in from Jamaica on Saturday. And Johnson, pictured below, is convinced
Bulls boss Steve McNamara isn't flustered by his side's loss at Hull KR. They went down 16-8 at the Super League newboys tonight in the club's second pre-season outing. Bulls were limited to tries from Ian Henderson and Ritchie Hawkyard but McNamara
AFC Telford United 3, Guiseley 2 Guiseley came close to an upset at pacesetters AFC Telford United but ended with a narrow defeat as a highly contentious opening goal from the penalty spot proved to be the difference. There was nothing visible between
The striker Farsley tempted away from Conference neighbours Halifax Town made a belated debut for the Celts and came close to making himself an instant crowd favourite. On from the start, Ryan Sugden almost netted a last-gasp winner for his new side
Bradford Park Avenue were the most high-ranking of the many local semi-professional sides who were denied action at the weekend because of the weather - and it was not for the most obvious reason. Avenue's trip to face Skelmersdale United in UniBond
1. The fight begins in a very cautious way with plenty of posturing but few punches thrown. Witter tries to tempt Morua by dangling his left hand towards him but his opponent doesn't fall into the trap and keeps a tight guard. It is a dull start with
Let's hope Ricky Hatton remembered to set his video before jetting off to America. The Hitman had sneered at the performance that earned Junior Witter the WBC title four months ago. He wasn't hugely impressed with the way Witter had toyed with DeMarcus
Junior Witter admits that only Ricky Hatton will decide if their British superfight ever happens. Bradford's WBC light-welterweight king, who stopped Mexican Arturo Morua at Alexandra Palace on Saturday night in his first title defence, dreams of facing
