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Ellie Kildunne goes over to score for England in a win over Wales during this year's Women's Six Nations.

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Keighley native Kildunne called up by Team GB for Paris Olympics

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

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

Christian Baines wrestling his way over to score a brilliant try in the derby at Bradford & Bingley earlier this season

Christian Baines wrestling his way over to score a brilliant try in the derby at Bradford & Bingley earlier this season

Salem seal title in style but future of captain fantastic remains in doubt

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

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

Ellie Kildunne scores a try in England's Women's Six Nations win over Ireland last April.

Ellie Kildunne scores a try in England's Women's Six Nations win over Ireland last April.

England international and hometown heroine giving back to Keighley

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

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

Alfie Seeley's try proved the difference between the two sides in the end.

Alfie Seeley's try proved the difference between the two sides in the end.

Keighley mark prop's landmark appearance with thrilling win over title rivals

Keighley RUFC will host Yorkshire Academy and Sale Sharks on Saturday

Keighley RUFC will host Yorkshire Academy and Sale Sharks on Saturday

Woodhouse Grove quintet make Yorkshire squad for Sale Sharks clash at Keighley

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

Ben Hemsley (pictured making a pass from scrum half) was dismissed late in the first half on Saturday, which proved costly for the Bees.

Ben Hemsley (pictured making a pass from scrum half) was dismissed late in the first half on Saturday, which proved costly for the Bees.

Bees beaten after "moment of madness" in bruising battle with Beverley

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

Keighley's Danny McGee. Picture: Charlie Perry

Keighley's Danny McGee. Picture: Charlie Perry

Keighley claim top spot after brushing aside league leaders

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

Photo of the match scoreboard. Photo: Keighley RUFC

Photo of the match scoreboard. Photo: Keighley RUFC

Keighley book final-four spot to continue knockout trend

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

Ellie Kildunne might be a prolific try-scorer for England, but there are plenty of other things she is proud of too.

Ellie Kildunne might be a prolific try-scorer for England, but there are plenty of other things she is proud of too.

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Keighley rugby star hopes to beat New Zealand and inspire passion for fashion

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

Dan McGee (right) has given a lot to the club over the years, and they have repaid him with their support over the last few months.

Dan McGee (right) has given a lot to the club over the years, and they have repaid him with their support over the last few months.

McGee hails support of Keighley and Cunliffe after tough time with illness

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Keighley are no longer in the Papa Johns Community Cup.

Keighley are no longer in the Papa Johns Community Cup.

Cleckheaton RUFC

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

Keighley celebrate the sound of the full-time whistle after beating Beverley on the final day, but that win has now turned out to be essentially meaningless.

Keighley celebrate the sound of the full-time whistle after beating Beverley on the final day, but that win has now turned out to be essentially meaningless.

Keighley confirm promotion prevented as club mourn loss of popular pair

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 (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.

Bradford Salem RFC

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Action from a home game between Keighley and Bradford Salem earlier this season. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Action from a home game between Keighley and Bradford Salem earlier this season. Picture: JT Sports Media.

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Keighley in generous gesture to help Rob Burrow and Motor Neurone Disease fight

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Hesitoni Fa's early try here for Salem put Keighley on the back foot, but they fought back to draw with their rivals. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Hesitoni Fa's early try here for Salem put Keighley on the back foot, but they fought back to draw with their rivals. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Bradford Salem RFC

Brown back to haunt Salem as Keighley take last-gasp points off them again

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

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

Bradford Salem RFC

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Keighley fly-half Alex Brown has been in sparkling form, and his absence at West Leeds was keenly felt. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Keighley fly-half Alex Brown has been in sparkling form, and his absence at West Leeds was keenly felt. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Keighley hope Beverley blueprint works after hospital dash adds to McGee's misery

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.

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 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

Alan Ebbrell (in red scrum cap) is one of Keighley's most important current players. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Alan Ebbrell (in red scrum cap) is one of Keighley's most important current players. Picture: JT Sports Media.

Keighley and Dinnington clash to see club heroes reunite at Utley

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

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

Cleckheaton clash only survivor as football and rugby union programme decimated

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

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.

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 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

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