Bradford & Bingley RFC

Tom Parnell is finding the fly-half position to his liking, after moving out of the backs.

Bradford & Bingley lose to bogey team Baildon again in one-sided derby

Oli Leadbeater (left) scored a try for Bradford & Bingley in their win but then saw red.

Oli Leadbeater (left) scored a try for Bradford & Bingley in their win but then saw red.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bees battling discipline issues but defence delivers in win before derby

Oscar Robinson's try helped Baildon establish a healthy lead, but they had to hold on after a Roundhegians fightback.

Oscar Robinson's try helped Baildon establish a healthy lead, but they had to hold on after a Roundhegians fightback.

Baildon battle back from nightmare start to claim nervy victory

Adrea Vasuitoga scored one of the tries of the season as Salem won an extraordinary game at Morley.

Adrea Vasuitoga scored one of the tries of the season as Salem won an extraordinary game at Morley.

Salem squeeze home in magical Morley match as Hood takes hat off

Morgan Mirzaali (right) scored a consolation try late on for Salem.

Morgan Mirzaali (right) scored a consolation try late on for Salem.

Salem smashed in opener but Baildon blast to top of table

Geoff Cooke lifts the Yorkshire Cup aloft for Bradford RFC in 1968.

Geoff Cooke lifts the Yorkshire Cup aloft for Bradford RFC in 1968.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford icon Cooke begins journey to very top of sport

There were some good times at Bradford in the 25 years or so after WWII, thanks to great players like Brian Whitcombe (pictured) and Roger Pickering, great cup wins and great international visitors, but 1970 was something of a turning point.

There were some good times at Bradford in the 25 years or so after WWII, thanks to great players like Brian Whitcombe (pictured) and Roger Pickering, great cup wins and great international visitors, but 1970 was something of a turning point.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

NOSTALGIA: Bradford reach crossroads but Bingley or Pudsey plans draw opposition

Tom Whyte (offloading) was one of three Keighley players to see yellow on Saturday.

Tom Whyte (offloading) was one of three Keighley players to see yellow on Saturday.

Keighley make massive strides but still fall just short against wonderful Wath

Ben Hemsley (second left) scored two tries for Bradford & Bingley on Saturday, but they fell to a potentially fatal defeat against Bridlington.

Ben Hemsley (second left) scored two tries for Bradford & Bingley on Saturday, but they fell to a potentially fatal defeat against Bridlington.

Bees stung by refereeing calls in hugely damaging defeat to Bridlington

Dom Walker scored four first-half conversions and a try of his own as Bradford & Bingley beat Northallerton on Saturday.

Dom Walker scored four first-half conversions and a try of his own as Bradford & Bingley beat Northallerton on Saturday.

Promotion-hunting Bees survive shuffle and mini-comeback to beat Northallerton

Tom Hainsworth crashed over for a try on his long-awaited comeback, but Cleckheaton were unable to hold on to their lead.

Tom Hainsworth crashed over for a try on his long-awaited comeback, but Cleckheaton were unable to hold on to their lead.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Cleck still believe despite drop looming as Salem fume over officials

Bradford & Bingley had plenty of reason to cheer on Saturday, as the three sides above them in Counties Two Yorkshire all dropped points.

Bradford & Bingley had plenty of reason to cheer on Saturday, as the three sides above them in Counties Two Yorkshire all dropped points.

Blows for Baildon and Keighley but Bradford & Bingley enjoy super Saturday

Watisoni Radaubale raced away to score two late tries, putting real gloss on the scoreline for Bradford Salem.

Watisoni Radaubale raced away to score two late tries, putting real gloss on the scoreline for Bradford Salem.

Salem stun in-form Malton despite sin-bin shambles and penalty problems

Jack Kennedy (making the pass) has adapted nicely from league at Keighley Albion to union with Bradford & Bingley.

Jack Kennedy (making the pass) has adapted nicely from league at Keighley Albion to union with Bradford & Bingley.

League convert Kennedy hails improving Bees after journey to "hell and back"

Jake McFarlin helped change the impetus of the game when he came off the replacement bench, but Salem had been left with too much to do against Old Brodleians.

Jake McFarlin helped change the impetus of the game when he came off the replacement bench, but Salem had been left with too much to do against Old Brodleians.

Salem suffer on slope as derby defeat digs them into hole

Bradford Northern icon Frank Whitcombe Sr, pictured here on the Great Britain 'Indomitables' tour of 1946, is just one branch on an extraordinary family tree.

Bradford Northern icon Frank Whitcombe Sr, pictured here on the Great Britain 'Indomitables' tour of 1946, is just one branch on an extraordinary family tree.

NATH'S NATTERS: Bradford-linked sporting dynasties deliver in extraordinary way

Bradford & Bingley have played superbly this season, but an off-field issue could end up denying them promotion.

Bradford & Bingley have played superbly this season, but an off-field issue could end up denying them promotion.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bradford & Bingley furious over "being led up garden path" with points deduction

On a filthy and gruelling day, Bradford & Bingley's immense effort paid off as they recorded a dramatic 15-13 win.

On a filthy and gruelling day, Bradford & Bingley's immense effort paid off as they recorded a dramatic 15-13 win.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Dramatic sting in tail sees Bees claim thrilling triumph at Wagon Lane

Fola Dairo crosses the line to score for Baildon in their 26-17 victory.

Fola Dairo crosses the line to score for Baildon in their 26-17 victory.

Bradford & Bingley boss blasts players after Baildon deliver derby surprise

Luke Spauls (right) has captained his Bradford & Bingley side to a brilliant start in Counties Two Yorkshire.

Luke Spauls (right) has captained his Bradford & Bingley side to a brilliant start in Counties Two Yorkshire.

Bees get buzz back as skipper Spauls says squad balance brilliant

Debutant Misi Taulapapa scored this try to give Salem an early lead, but he blew a great chance with 15 minutes to go, which proved costly.

Debutant Misi Taulapapa scored this try to give Salem an early lead, but he blew a great chance with 15 minutes to go, which proved costly.

New-look Salem throw victory away after "best performance of season"

James Morton's horrible injury summed up a grim afternoon for Baildon on Saturday.

James Morton's horrible injury summed up a grim afternoon for Baildon on Saturday.

Baildon blown away by sensational Old Otliensians as superb start stopped

Matty Dixon (right) helped Baildon thump Ossett 36-0 in this game on the opening day earlier this month, but Roundhegians proved a much tougher proposition for he and his team-mates at the weekend.

Matty Dixon (right) helped Baildon thump Ossett 36-0 in this game on the opening day earlier this month, but Roundhegians proved a much tougher proposition for he and his team-mates at the weekend.

Brilliant Baildon start ruined by Roundhegians as Cleckheaton crumbling early on

Callum Smith tried gamely on his 100th Salem appearance, but there was no way through the superb Scarborough defence.

Callum Smith tried gamely on his 100th Salem appearance, but there was no way through the superb Scarborough defence.

World Cup quarter-final try scorer sees Scarborough to stunning win at Salem

$Bradford & Bingley's Under-13s celebrate in the sun after winning the Yorkshire Cup against Pontefract.$ $Bradford & Bingley's Under-13s celebrate in the sun after winning the Yorkshire Cup against Pontefract.$

Bradford & Bingley RFC

England stars help inspires Bees boys to brilliant Yorkshire Cup triumph

Mo Gaibee was the unlikely man to put Baildon in front on Saturday, but Yarnbury overpowered their hosts in the end.

Mo Gaibee was the unlikely man to put Baildon in front on Saturday, but Yarnbury overpowered their hosts in the end.

Baildon getting ready to take next step as promising league season ends

Byron Lisle's try put Salem on the brink of a brilliant comeback, but Rochdale found a second wind late on.

Byron Lisle's try put Salem on the brink of a brilliant comeback, but Rochdale found a second wind late on.

Ten minutes of madness cost Salem and ensure Rochdale romp to title

Phil Greaves kicks forward during more successful times for Bradford & Bingley in 2007.

Phil Greaves kicks forward during more successful times for Bradford & Bingley in 2007.

Greaves "won't retire yet" after grim game for Bees in horror weekend all round

Jack Marshall admitted Cleckheaton only had themselves to blame, as they threw away a great position to lose heavily at Ilkley.

Jack Marshall admitted Cleckheaton only had themselves to blame, as they threw away a great position to lose heavily at Ilkley.

Cleckheaton collapse at Ilkley after yellow cards prove costly

Pauli Pauli (right) did get Salem's late try, but he also earned a costly yellow card in the second half.

Pauli Pauli (right) did get Salem's late try, but he also earned a costly yellow card in the second half.

Struggling Salem starting to hit wall after remarkable 12 months of success

Ben Greaves has been trying to give defences the slip in Bradford & Bingley colours for nearly three decades now.

Ben Greaves has been trying to give defences the slip in Bradford & Bingley colours for nearly three decades now.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Greaves goes on over 20 years after helping Bees to Twickenham glory

Fola Dairo was too powerful for the Bradford & Bingley defence, as he scored a second-half brace for Baildon.

Fola Dairo was too powerful for the Bradford & Bingley defence, as he scored a second-half brace for Baildon.

Baildon blow Bees away in shockingly one-sided Bradford derby

Aaron Magee scythes through to clinch victory for Salem on Saturday, to the delight of the home faithful at Shay Lane.

Aaron Magee scythes through to clinch victory for Salem on Saturday, to the delight of the home faithful at Shay Lane.

Salem and Cleckheaton both produce cracking comebacks to win

Bradford & Bingley Sports Club has been hit by flooding and the icy weather on Thursday

Bradford & Bingley Sports Club has been hit by flooding and the icy weather on Thursday

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bradford sports club taken to the 'brink' by New Year's Day flooding

Morgan Mirzaali is such a key player for Salem and losing the flanker to a yellow card hurt the Bradford side.

Morgan Mirzaali is such a key player for Salem and losing the flanker to a yellow card hurt the Bradford side.

Salem suffer shock successive defeats but Christmas miracle keeps them top

Byron Lisle races in to score for Bradford Salem on Saturday, with a try that appeared to put the hosts out of sight.

Byron Lisle races in to score for Bradford Salem on Saturday, with a try that appeared to put the hosts out of sight.

Salem see 15 month-run ended in devastating fashion by title rivals Rochdale

Jake Duxbury was a happy and relieved man at full time on Saturday, after his side edged to victory in a hugely entertaining encounter against Ossett at Jenny Lane.

Jake Duxbury was a happy and relieved man at full time on Saturday, after his side edged to victory in a hugely entertaining encounter against Ossett at Jenny Lane.

Duxbury delighted with almost perfect Baildon as they edge epic with Ossett

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

Jarrod Sammut is still playing this year, but for Cleckheaton rather than the Bulls.

Sammut surprise at Cleckheaton as he remains open to shock Bulls return

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) completely turned the game in Bradford Salem's favour.

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) completely turned the game in Bradford Salem's favour.

Veteran does his duty as sensational Salem comeback keeps them top

Rob Woodhead tries to find a way through the Vale of Lune defence in a game at Wagon Lane back in 2003.

Rob Woodhead tries to find a way through the Vale of Lune defence in a game at Wagon Lane back in 2003.

Woodhead back playing for Bradford & Bingley two decades after Twickenham glory

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) was Bradford Salem's best player, but he was unable to inspire to them to victory, as they were forced to swallow the bitter taste of defeat.

Nick Fontaine (ball in hand) was Bradford Salem's best player, but he was unable to inspire to them to victory, as they were forced to swallow the bitter taste of defeat.

Bradford Salem lose for first time in a year as Bees destroyed by Dinnington

Jake Duxbury held his nerve to win the game for Baildon at the death on Saturday.

Jake Duxbury held his nerve to win the game for Baildon at the death on Saturday.

Baildon bag win at the death as Vandals punished for poor discipline

$Salem were put to the test on Saturday, but they came out on top against Pontefract in a real battle.$ $Salem were put to the test on Saturday, but they came out on top against Pontefract in a real battle.$

Salem produce cracking comeback to down Pontefract and remain unbeaten

Luke Spauls (right), in action for his former side Ilkley, now captains Bradford & Bingley. Photo credit: Peter Clark

Luke Spauls (right), in action for his former side Ilkley, now captains Bradford & Bingley. Photo credit: Peter Clark

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Captain enjoying 'favourites' label as B&B look to claim bragging rights on derby day

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Former England and Bradford & Bingley coach Geoff Cooke (centre) could only watch despairingly as Ossett claimed victory on Saturday.

Club legend and ex-England coach sees Bees lose sting after initial fightback

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Bradford & Bingley boss confident that difficult times are a thing of the past

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Andy Robinson (second left) scored three conversions and a penalty in Salem's win over Wetherby.

Salem shrug off painful anniversary with wonderful win over Wetherby

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Corey Spencer (ball in hand) scored Bradford & Bingley's first try in their narrow opening-day win at Northallerton.

Bees win opener for first time in six years after tense triumph at Northallerton

Harry Reeder was adored by so many at Bradford & Bingley RFC.

Harry Reeder was adored by so many at Bradford & Bingley RFC.

Bradford & Bingley RFC

Tributes galore after death of much-loved Bradford & Bingley stalwart

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.

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.

Wonderful win at Wensleydale puts Bradford Salem into final with Keighley