Bradford Salem

Two tries from Christian Baines (blue and black, centre) helped Salem edge out Burley in the cup final. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem seal silverware in thrilling final win over Burley
BRADFORD Salem have ended the season with some silverware after beating Burley 32-27 in the Aire Wharfe Plate final.

Jake Green scored the last of Salem's points with a first-half conversion. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem sign off with defeat after crucial game-changer

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

Christian Baines (ball in hand) was sent off with Salem only 19-3 down, and things soon got much worse for the visitors. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem slain by Pontefract after skipper shown red

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

Salem look to regroup in a recent tie against Dinnington. Pic :Jonny Tomes-Green

Salem set for season defining crunch clash

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

Jake Green scored Salem's second try, but the Bradford side were left cursing after failing to find the winning score against 13 men late on. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem suffer narrow defeat despite two-man advantage

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

Christian Baines (centre) played his first game for Salem since picking up a nasty knee injury in September. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem secure superb win as key men make welcome return

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

Ex-Wibsey player Elliott Cousins (ball in hand) was hurt in the act of scoring a try for Salem. Pic: Richard Leach.

Salem sore as head injury adds to pain of unlucky defeat

Glenn Morrison is still playing for Bradford Salem out of necessity, even though he is turning 46 in May. Pic: Charlie Perry.

Former Bulls star still going strong for Salem in season of struggle

Adam Crookes (ball in hand) scored Grovians' only try. Picture: Richard Leach.

Aussie rules as debut sees Grovians grab thrilling win

Former Bradford Bulls star Glenn Morrison (right) was penalised in the dying moments for Salem, as their chances of snatching a draw at West Leeds slipped away. Pic: Chris Hyslop.

Salem cursing their luck as injuries hamper them in narrow West Leeds defeat

Jamie Simpson (ball in hand) cleverly helped set up a try for Calum Stocks to give Salem a shock first-half lead. Pic: Andy Garbutt.

Salem scare leaders Middlesbrough before succumbing with 14 men

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

Skipper Christian Baines (blue and black) returned to action for Salem after a lengthy spell out with a knee injury. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baines back but battling Salem get chewed up by Crocs eventually

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

Bradford Salem veteran Glenn Morrison (left) thought he had set up a first-half try for Ben Shaw, but his pass was ruled forward. Picture: Charlie Perry.

Salem slump to heavy Dinnington defeat to stay bottom

Mikey Hayward (right) scored one of Cleckheaton's nine tries. Picture: Gerald Christian.

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

Scrum-half Callum Smith (ball in hand) was instrumental in the second of Salem's two tries. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Salem slide to defeat at fellow strugglers after blowing big lead

Former Bradford & Bingley centre Andy Walker scored a crucial try late in the first half for Baildon. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon battle back for good win on bleak afternoon

Neil Spence (carrying the ball) in action for Bradford & Bingley about a decade ago.

Bradford Salem coach hopes codes join forces after shattering rugby league claims

Matty Smith (on the ground) scored a sensational try for Bradford Salem, but it counted for nothing in the end. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem left cursing as stunning start against West Leeds counts for nothing

Bradford Salem head coach Neil Spence (right) has had a tougher last 19 months than most people.

NATH'S NATTERS: In times of mental anguish, let’s laud return of rugby union

Bradford Salem scrum half Callum Smith is tackled by two Middlesbrough players on Saturday. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Salem lose it at the last in battling defeat against Boro

Christian Baines, ball in hand, is arguably Bradford Salem's most influential player, so losing him to a knee injury is a serious blow. Picture: Richard Leach.

Updated Baines blow for Salem as Beverley run riot

Salem face Beverley on Saturday. Pic:Richard Leach

Salem target promotion after signs of improvement

Morgan Mirzaali (ball in hand) scored two of Salem's three tries. Picture: Richard Leach.

Imperious Crossleyans cast spell on sorry Salem to condemn them to big defeat

Jake Green scored two tries for Bradford Salem in their defeat at Old Rishworthian. Picture: Richard Leach.

Salem left cursing penalty pain in narrow defeat

Bradford Salem skipper Christian Baines (ball in hand) scored a try in each half in his side's win over Roundhegians. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baines leads from the front as Salem secure opening day win

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

Baildon boss buzzing to visit Keighley as rugby union finally returns

Salem rise highest in their game with West Leeds. Pic: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Salem youngsters impress head coach in unlucky defeat to West Leeds

Salem were set to be back in action this Saturday in a friendly against Keighley

Bradford club's glass is half full when weighing up spring return

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

Glenn Morrison (left) playing for Bradford Salem against Keighley last year. Their scheduled fixture next Thursday is set to look a little different to this one. Picture: Charlie Perry.

Former Bulls star excited as union set to return in form of six-team tournament

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

John Bradbury (ball in hand) in action for Wibsey against York Picture: Andy Garbutt

Veteran prop returns to Bradford Salem at 46 for another spell

SALEM 1985: Back: R Birkett (touch judge), J Crooks, S Kaznowski, T Illingworth, S McGowan, D Armitage, B Mills, S Haydn, J Dobson, P Rae, B Dinsdale (chair). Front: P Breaks, D Farnell, G Jones, N Klenk, G Beaumont, I Cawthra, G Hainsworth, T Dobson.

NOSTALGIA: Five rugby teams from years gone by

Bradford Salem in action against Beverley earlier this season Picture: Chris Hyslop

Bradford area clubs face nervous wait on promotion and relegation fate

Nick Fontaine was a try-scorer for Salem Picture: John Ashton

Bradford Salem push Heath hard again before high-fliers ease home

Matt Booth's boot was its usual consistent self Picture Chris Booth

Bradford Salem edge their way past basement side

Nick Fontaine, centre, is back in contention for Bradford Salem against Hullensians

In-form Cleckheaton set to test Morley's strong home record

Bradford Salem's Glenn Morrison, left, was sent to the sin bin late on

Beverley too good for well beaten Bradford Salem

Pippa Curley goes on the charge for Yorkshire against Lancashire Picture: John Ashton

Bradford Salem and Cleckheaton players impress for Yorkshire under-15s

Flooding at Bradford & Bingley's Wagon Lane ground has meant the Bees have had to switch venue

Floods force Bradford & Bingley to use alternative ground for Morley visit

Salem v Bridlington: Former Bulls star Glenn Morrison in action for Salem
Picture: Richard Leach

It's no breeze but Bridlington get the better of battling Bradford Salem

Pete Tennet, pictured in action for Salem against Malton & Norton, is an injury doubt
Picture: Richard Leach

Bridlington to put strong Bradford Salem form to the test

Salem's Rhys Green grabbed two tries in a gruelling clash at Pontefract in Yorkshire One Picture: Richard Leach

Pontefract pain is worth it for Salem in thrilling victory

Salem are playing with confidence but have to make changes for their trip to Pontefract Picture: Richard Leach

Bradford Salem and Old Grovians forced to shuffle their packs