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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.

Salem superb in hard-fought away win against Leodiensian

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

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

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.

Sloppy Salem suffer from errors and injuries in defeat

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

Salem tame Pythons after first-half try blitz

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baildon bag victory in frantic finish against Huddersfield

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

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.

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.

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

Dan McGee (right) almost led Keighley to promotion last year, and he will not be taking a backwards step despite now being director of rugby as well.

McGee says head coach role comes first as Keighley get pre-season right

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.

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 win first Yorkshire Shield after thrilling final against Bradford rivals

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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.

Salem and Baildon set for final showdown as Keighley pull out

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

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

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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

The McConville brothers, prop Xander (left) and winger Caleb (right), in action for Salem against fellow Yorkshire Shield quarter-finalists Keighley earlier this season.

Salem set for Shield as they host Dinnington in quarter-finals

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Dale Breakwell converted Tom Hainsworth's try at York, but those were Cleckheaton's only points on Saturday.

Cleckheaton see Sixways dreams slipping away after costly York defeat

Keighley are no longer in the Papa Johns Community Cup.

Updated Keighley pull out of cup as Cleck look to keep up progress

Dale Breakwell scored 19 points in Cleckheaton's win, including his first try of the season.

Life's a beach for Cleck as road to Twickenham starts with win over Sandbach

Keighley (green, red and white) are into the second round of their section of the Papa Johns Community Cup, but Bradford Salem (black and blue) have already pulled out of the competition.

Keighley get walkover as Salem pull out and Cleckheaton face pool

Jake Green landed three penalties and two conversions, but he will be cursing his last-minute miss which cost Salem victory over West Leeds.

Scrappy Salem game ends in dramatic draw after last-gasp miss

Ben Hemsley swings a pass out to Jim Nicholas on Saturday, the latter scoring Bradford & Bingley's third try in their 43-20 defeat to Old Brodleians.

Buzz at Bees despite league season ending with no wins and relegation

Bingley-born Dan Scarbrough (left) in the thick of the action for Wharfedale against Rosslyn Park in 2014, seven years after his second and final England cap.

Rugby union lawsuit involving two Bradford names takes big legal step

Xander McConville (ball in hands) scored Salem's first try in their narrow defeat to Hullensians on Saturday.

Salem suffer rare defeat in tight encounter at Hullensians

Keighley's players let out their emotions upon hearing the final whistle, as they somehow held on to win.

Updated Keighley survive scares in dramatic clash to seal second and possible promotion

Christian Baines (centre) went over for the first of Salem's six tries in the win at Roundhegians on Saturday. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Bradford Salem romp to fourth win in a row but promotion run surely too late

The conversions barely stopped for Jake Green in the second half on Saturday afternoon, as Salem ran riot in a win over Dinnington. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Salem smash Dinnington in revenge victory as fine form continues

Scrum-half Leon Hobson-Sheriff (ball in hands) is one of Keighley's many exciting attacking players, but that enterprise has been stifled a little in recent weeks on tough winter pitches. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Keighley suffer without McGee as second spot and promotion now under threat

Jake Green's three successful penalties proved the difference as Salem edged a tight game on Saturday. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Salem scrap to dour win over Old Rishworthian to close gap on Halifax rivals

Tom Parnell was one of several outstanding players for Baildon, despite suffering a possible fractured leg. Picture: Craig Irvine.

Baildon's walking wounded in wonderful win over Wensleydale to keep up promotion push

Toni Fa (ball in hand) scored two tries in Salem's enthralling win at Leodiensian. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Salem stumble over the line in remarkable rivalry match at Leos

Bizarrely, it was not the yellow card for Bradford Salem's man-of-the-match Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) which proved costly for the hosts, but instead the sin-binning of Wetherby skipper Stephen Hoather. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Salem left sore after throwing away big advantage against in-form Wetherby

Baildon prop Josh Strauss (centre) was part of the side that enjoyed an important win over Ripon on Saturday. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon battling to stay in title race as they record Ripon win

Christian Baines (centre) looks set to end his career at the end of the season unless the RFU change their incumbent ruling on tackling. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Salem skipper refusing to play on as he decries controversial call

Salem skipper Christian Baines (second left) insists he will retire if the new ruling is brought in. Picture: Richard Leach.

'Biggest decision in history' leaves rugby union fearful as Salem and Keighley speak

Dale Breakwell's superb kicking game has given Cleckheaton a shot at promotion, but they did not get the chance to make a big statement at rivals Driffield on Saturday. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton frustrated by big freeze as promotion battle postponed

Alex Brown was back in the Keighley line-up after a back injury kept him out at West Leeds, and he had been instrumental in his side having a narrow lead over Beverley ahead of the match being abandoned. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Confusion clouds abandoned Keighley and Beverley clash as replay up in the air

Keighley (in green) have not lost at home in the league all season, but their game against Beverley was on a knife-edge before it was called to a halt 11 minutes before full-time. Picture: Matthew Riley Photography.

Pulsating promotion battle between Keighley and Beverley ends early after ref injury

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Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) scored Bradford Salem's first try and superbly set up their last one in their big West Yorkshire derby win over Huddersfield Laund Hill on Saturday.

Fabulous Fontaine leads the way against as Salem primed for shock promotion push

Salem star Jake Green was yellow carded in the first half, and Goole scored two tries while he was off the field. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem see sin-bin cost them dear in narrow defeat to Goole

Cleckheaton (red and white) go into the Christmas break off the back of a heavy defeat. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Updated Cleckheaton clash only survivor as football and rugby union programme decimated

Salem (in black and blue) facing Keighley back in October, one of only two defeats for them in their last seven league games. Picture: JT Sports Media.

In-form Salem strike a balance as former Bulls man proud of young guns

Keighley’s attitude, desire and team spirit have helped them make a superb start to the season. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Keighley come together to set up shock title tilt

Josh Strauss (ball in hand) scored two of Baildon's six tries against Wheatley Hills. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon blitz Wheatley Hills to push on with title tilt

Jake Green scored two tries in Bradford Salem's huge win over Roundhegians, and was prolific from the kicking tee too. Picture: Richard Leach.

New Zealander enjoy storming success on Salem debut as trio score braces

Ellie Kildunne (second right) in international action for England, with her lightning speed on display. Picture: PA.

Keighley star Kildunne scores World Cup final try but it all ends in heartbreak

Salem scrum-half Callum Smith was in inspired form on Saturday, having a hand in all three of his side's tries. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Salem secure wonderful win at Halifax rivals to keep climbing table

Player/coach Thiu Barnard credited Cleckheaton's win to its strong defence. Picture: Gerald Christian

Strong defence against Ilkley sees Cleckheaton earn fourth straight victory