Cleckheaton

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

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

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

Cleckheaton claim sensational win out of nowhere against Doncaster

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

Cleckheaton (red and white) will be kicking off their Papa John's Community Cup campaign on Saturday, a newly formed cup competition

Cleck intrigued as newly formed cup competition set for curtain-raiser

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Marshall (ball in hand) scored an early try for Cleckheaton at Ilkley, but pinpointed after the game why the hosts were able to turn the derby round so spectacularly. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton suffer more penalty pain as they gift Ilkley win in derby

Experienced Bradford & Bingley hooker Mat Cochrane (ball in hand) almost helped guide his young team-mates to a historic victory at Dronfield. Picture: Graham Brewster.

Battling Bees get first points at 16th attempt as three-year wait almost ends

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

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

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

Coach Thiu Barnard on the attack for Cleckheaton

Cleckheaton prepared to take the rough with the smooth as tricky patch awaits

Mikey Hayward produces a spectacular finish to score the first of Cleckheaton's two tries in their defeat at home to Alnwick on Saturday. Picture: Gerry Christian.

Cleckheaton burst brings hope but Alnwick answer back in fine style to win

Cleckheaton RUFC in action (red and white). Pic via: club website

Cleck retain Fred Scott Memorial Trophy after defeating local rivals

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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

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

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

Dale Breakwell (red and white stripes) had a fine day with the boot, and passed 2,500 points in senior rugby. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton bare their teeth in superb win at Heath

Jake Green had an eventful game for Salem, scoring a try, two conversions and two penalties, while also picking up a yellow card. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem stun high-flying Hullensians to move further clear of danger

Jake Green scored a try and nailed two conversions for Bradford Salem, but Goole were always able to keep them at arm's length. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem go down to Goole in windy weather for fourth straight defeat

Christian Baines scored Salem's first try of the afternoon, but despite a half-time advantage, they were well beaten by Dinnington in the end. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem slide to Dinnington defeat despite early advantage

Cleckheaton winger Jack Marshall had an eventful afternoon on Saturday, scoring two tries and picking up a yellow card in his side's big win over West Bridgford. Picture: Gerald Christian.

Cleckheaton wallop West Bridgend to continue winning start

Cleckheaton's Jack Marshall scored four tries in the win over Durham City, but it still might not have been enough to get his side promoted. Picture: Phil Jackson.

Cleckheaton face anxious wait after agonising top-three miss

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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.

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.

Super Salem score seven tries at Huddersfield to move off bottom

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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.

Still a buzz at Bees despite horror season and demolition derby

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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

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

Andy Piper (red and white stripes, front) has a broken arm, but Cleckheaton head coach Thiu Barnard insists his side are not overly concerned by the handful of injuries in the squad. Picture: Richard Leach.

Cleckheaton clear about their focus amid five-way fight for title

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

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 suffer dramatic defeat to Beverley despite opposition red card

Simon Markey (right) is still proving his worth to Salem aged 46. Picture: Lucy Ray.

Simon makes his Mark-ey in superb win for struggling Salem

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.

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.

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

Aaron Magee (right) scored the pick of the tries in Old Grovians' fine win.

Old Grovians mark ground debut in style with wonderful win

Head coach, Thiu Barnard (On the ball) for Cleckheaton in 2018. Pic: Gerald Christian

Cleck boss raring for derby day

Baildon's Matt Robinson with ball in hand against Aireborough. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon boss buzzing to visit Keighley as rugby union finally returns

Cleckheaton are looking for two consecutive wins

Overseas man arrives at Cleckheaton in good timing

Thiu Barnard drives forward. Pic: Gerald Christian

Cleckheaton RUFC head coach bemused by 2022 league restructure

Cleckheaton’s Jack Seddon with ball in hand during his side's superb win over eventual champions York in February Picture: Phil Jackson

Cleckheaton carrying on but fearful of long road ahead

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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

Cleckheaton and Bradford & Bingley hope rugby can get going again in November Picture Andy Garbutt

How Bradford's rugby clubs are coping and when they think a return is possible

Cleckheaton finished second in North One East Picture: Phil Jackson

Cleckheaton bemoan away record as reason for no promotion