Baildon RUFC

It was a bruising day on Saturday for Baildon veteran Dan Cookson, but he felt there were positives to take from the game and a lot to like about the first team's future.

Baildon bow out of cup to Yarnbury but young blood shows real promise

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

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

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

Jake Duxbury (right) was proud of his teammates despite defeat . Pic: Craig Irvine.

Jake Duxbury (right) was proud of his teammates despite defeat . Pic: Craig Irvine.

Baildon ever-present "proud" of young side despite defeat

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

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

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Jake Green's brace of tries proved enough to get Salem over the line at Wensleydale.

Bradford Salem ward off Wensleydale to seal huge win in promotion race

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

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon player-coach Jake Duxbury helped his side to a Boxing Day win over understrength Bradford Salem.

Baildon and Cleckheaton win traditional Boxing Day fixtures

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

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

Jake Duxbury scores Baildon's first try at home to Yarnbury last season. Photo: Mick Massey

Jake Duxbury scores Baildon's first try at home to Yarnbury last season. Photo: Mick Massey

Baildon's Glenn Morrison appointment beginning to 'bear fruit'

Former Bees winger James Morton has had to adapt his game, but he still has what it takes to star for his hometown side.

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

Baildon's Andy Robinson zips past his man in his side's narrow win over Salem in the Yorkshire Shield final earlier this month.

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 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.

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Baildon win first Yorkshire Shield after thrilling final against Bradford rivals

Jake Duxbury (red) is looking to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Yorkshire Shield. Picture: Craig Irvine.

Jake Duxbury (red) is looking to follow in his father's footsteps by winning the Yorkshire Shield. Picture: Craig Irvine.

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Baildon man ready to follow in father's footsteps by winning the Yorkshire Shield

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

Jake Duxbury scores Baildon’s first try. Photo: Mick Massey

Jake Duxbury scores Baildon’s first try. Photo: Mick Massey

Pride still the overriding feeling as Baildon narrowly miss out on promotion

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

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

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

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

Baildon (red) have found ways to trouble their opposition all season.

Baildon (red) have found ways to trouble their opposition all season.

Duxbury delighted with Baildon progress with his side set to make history

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Jake Duxbury on the ball for Baildon. Pic: Richard Leach

Jake Duxbury on the ball for Baildon. Pic: Richard Leach

Head coach insists Baildon won't take opponents lightly ahead of return

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

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

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

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.

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

Fly-half and head coach Jake Duxbury (ball in hand) saw his Baildon side well beaten by Harrogate Pythons on Saturday. Picture: Richard Leach.

Fly-half and head coach Jake Duxbury (ball in hand) saw his Baildon side well beaten by Harrogate Pythons on Saturday. Picture: Richard Leach.

Baildon bitten by Pythons as they lose top-of-the-table clash

Former Wibsey man Danny Belcher scored Baildon's first try in their win over North Ribblesdale. Picture: Alex Daniel Photography.

Former Wibsey man Danny Belcher scored Baildon's first try in their win over North Ribblesdale. Picture: Alex Daniel Photography.

Baildon break Ribb down to continue strong start to season

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.

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

Duxbury takes Baildon forward. Pic:Richard Leach

Duxbury takes Baildon forward. Pic:Richard Leach

Baildon eager to accompany impressive league start with relentless display

Teenage winger Caleb McConville stretches out to score in the corner for Salem during their defeat to Beverley. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Teenage winger Caleb McConville stretches out to score in the corner for Salem during their defeat to Beverley. Picture: Jonny Tomes-Green.

Salem suffer narrow defeat to old nemesis Beverley as B&B had for breakfast

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

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

Max Kennedy (left) scored two of Old Grovians' four tries against Wath on Saturday. Picture: Ricahrd Leach.

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

Jake Duxbury (ball in hand) was instrumental as usual in Baildon's impressive win at Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

Jake Duxbury (ball in hand) was instrumental as usual in Baildon's impressive win at Yarnbury. Picture: Richard Leach.

Buzzing Baildon break Yarnbury with three opportunistic tries

Wibsey (black, red and green) won this game against Knottingley on January 29, but have only played one league match since. Picture: Alex Daniel.

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.

Like lock Joe Daley, B&B skipper Jack Malthouse (above, left) is one of few with experience. Picture: Richard Leach.

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Still a buzz at Bees despite horror season and demolition derby

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