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Huddersfield Giants v Hull KR - Luke Robinson braced for backlash as injury crisis deepens Luke Robinson has braced Huddersfield Giants for a backlash from Hull KR following their Las Vegas humbling.

Luke Robinson has braced Huddersfield Giants for a backlash from Hull KR

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Progressive Parkinson and Smith pair set for Cheltenham Festival Yorkshire trainer Joel Parkinson is expecting big runs from two of his stable stars on the opening day of this year’s Cheltenham Festival.

Yorkshire trainer Joel Parkinson is expecting big runs from two of his stable stars

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Plymouth Argyle v Doncaster Rovers: Incentives aplenty as Rovers seek recompense on several fronts FOR all manner of reasons, Doncaster Rovers players will not be short of incentive when they take the field at Home Park.

Doncaster Rovers players will not be short of incentive when they take the field at Home Park

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Barnsley 'become more consistent whether that's over the next three or four games or in the summer' Conor Hourihane has warned his Barnsley players if the penny does not drop soon, he will move them on in the summer.

Conor Hourihane has warned his Barnsley players if the penny does not drop soon, he will move them on in the summer

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Henrik Pedersen demands speed from Sheffield Wednesday players amid rebuild wait There has been absence of jeopardy at Sheffield Wednesday for a long time – yet manager Henrik Pedersen cannot wash his hands of this season.

“This aggressive way of pressing, we cannot press for 90 minutes where we are right now."

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder reveals fresh twist that could extend Kalvin Phillips' absence Kalvin Phillips will tomorrow serve the final game of a three-match ban for his sending off in last month’s Steel City derby, but an injury may keep the Sheffield United loanee out beyond the Champion...

“While it was a great day for a lot of us, unfortunately for him in terms of the sending off and the minor issue, it wasn’t."

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Sheffield Wednesday legend backs 'astute businessman' for Owls takeover Sheffield Wednesday legend Carlton Palmer has claimed “astute businessman” Mike Ashley is the right figure to take Sheffield Wednesday forward.

Sheffield Wednesday legend Carlton Palmer has claimed an “astute businessman" is the right figure to take Sheffield Wednesday forward

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Exclusive: Verdict on Leeds United man's future delivered amid Hull City growth Leeds United hero Jermaine Beckford has been impressed by Joe Gelhardt’s growth at Hull City - but does not think he has a future at Elland Road.

“For him on a personal level, he needs to be in a team that is built around him."

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St Helens v Bradford Bulls - No inferiority complex for Super League newcomers ahead of latest test Kurt Haggerty accepts Bradford Bulls will not deliver perfect rugby on their return to Super League.

Kurt Haggerty accepts Bradford Bulls will not deliver perfect rugby on their return to Super League

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Good timing, limited impact: Why Daniel Farke's U-turn on ban makes sense for Leeds United Daniel Farke will be banned from the touchline for Leeds United's FA Cup tie against his former club Norwich City.

Daniel Farke will be banned from the touchline for Leeds United's FA Cup tie against his former club Norwich City

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Leeds dips toe back in basketball market by hosting Yorkshire Dragons' BCB game Leeds will host a high-end game of men’s basketball this weekend for the first time since the demise of BBL club Force nearly a decade ago, when Yorkshire Dragons play Derby Trailblazers in the Britis...

Leeds will host a high-end game of men’s basketball this weekend for the first time in nearly a decade

York Knights v Warrington Wolves - Mark Applegarth outlines biggest challenge for newcomers ahead of latest test From York Knights' round one statement to Las Vegas and the World Club Challenge in between, it has been a breathless start to the 2026 Super League season – and the promoted clubs are right at the he...

"A good example was week two versus Leeds. They fully capitalised on us being slightly off and put a score on us."

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'Brilliant story' - Sheffield United defender delivers his own baby at 22 Sheffield United defender Jili Buyabu could feature for Forest Green Rovers this weekend - two days after delivering his own baby.

The defender jumped into action - but could still play this weekend

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Willie Peters warns Hull KR loyalty will be tested after Leeds Rhinos capitulation Willie Peters has warned Hull KR that recent achievements only count for so much as they look to prove last week’s capitulation against Leeds Rhinos was a one-off.

Willie Peters has warned Hull KR that recent achievements only count for so much

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'Revised bid' set to be lodged in race to buy Sheffield Wednesday Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reportedly set to lodge a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday.

Former Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reportedly set to lodge a revised bid for Sheffield Wednesday

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Exclusive: 'Brilliant' Leeds United defender's chances of England recall rated Leeds United icon Jermaine Beckford believes Whites defender James Justin has a realistic chance of making England’s World Cup squad.

The in-form Leeds United defender was last capped by England in 2022

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"The belief shown in me by Yorkshire and the coaches has played a huge role in helping me reach this point" - Fin Bean FIN BEAN has signed a new two-year contract that will keep him at Yorkshire until the end of the 2028 season.

Fin Bean has signed a new two-year contract that will keep him at Yorkshire until the end of the 2028 season

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Eighth-place target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs next season as play-off format changes The target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs will be different next season as the teams who finish seventh and eighth will qualify for the new-look play-offs.

🚨 The target for Yorkshire's Championship clubs will be different next season

Gordon Strachan encourages Scotland to consider 'hungry' Hull City star Gordon Strachan has encouraged Scotland to consider a recall for Hull City talisman Oli McBurnie.

"I see no reason why Scotland wouldn’t take him back into the squad."

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RFL approve Halifax Panthers' return to Championship Halifax Panthers will return to Championship action this weeked after the Rugby Football League granted membership to a newly-formed club.

Halifax Panthers will return to Championship action this weekend

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Harrogate RUFC sniff play-off spot after securing double over Yorkshire rivals Ilkley Harrogate took a significant step towards the end-of-season play-offs with victory over local rivals Ilkley on Saturday – and director of rugby Jake Brady has declared his team is scared of no one in ...

Jake Brady has declared Harrogate RUFC are scared of no one in the post-season lottery

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Rotherham United boss believes ex-Barnsley man has 'huge potential' Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw believes midfielder Josh Benson has “huge potential”.

“We really liked him when we were here last time, when he was coming through at Burnley. We know he's got huge potential. We know he can be a very creative player.”

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Daniel Farke on why his Manchester City red card was a mistake which should be scrapped Daniel Farke says the red card he received against Manchester City was a "clear and obvious" mistake, so he does not expect to be banned from the touchline at home to Sunderland on Tuesday.

Daniel Farke says the red card he received against Manchester City was a "clear and obvious" mistake

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Exclusive: Ronaldo Vieira lifts lid on 'weird' Leeds United exit and his new chapter Nearly a decade has passed since Leeds United fans started singing about a teenager never giving the ball away.

The former Leeds United midfielder has spoken candidly about his Elland Road exit - and his new chapter

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Doncaster Rovers boss urges players to display dark arts after 'unacceptable' moment against Cardiff City DONCASTER ROVERS manager Grant McCann called on his players to start showing their streetwise side after a lack of gamesmanship cost them in Saturday’s heavy home setback to leaders Cardiff City.

Grant McCann has called on his Doncaster Rovers players to start showing their streetwise side

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'Important to recognise the excellent work' says Grant after Huddersfield Town exit Lee Grant has said it is important to recognise the “excellent work” done during his reign as Huddersfield Town manager.

Lee Grant has said it is important to recognise the “excellent work” done during his reign as Huddersfield Town manager

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'Not a top-ball winner' - Leeds United star subject of surprise assessment Leeds United star Anton Stach’s hopes of representing Germany at the World Cup this summer have been dented by a rather frank assessment of his profile.

Leeds United star Anton Stach’s hopes of representing Germany at the World Cup this summer have been dented by a rather frank assessment of his profile

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Reading v Bradford City: Boss on travel sickness and rival's acknowledgement IN a largely memorable season for Bradford City, trips down the M1 and A1 - two of England's most famous road networks - have proved eminently forgettable.

"We're only probably five points down, but it's just the manner of the defeats and the goals that's happened."

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“We still haven’t played that perfect game" - Harry Brook THE suspicion that England had limped into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup was not without foundation but here was a confidence-boosting victory in their final Super Eights game.

Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed send England towards T20 World Cup semi-finals on a winning note 🏏

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Harvey Biljon reveals key factor in Rotherham Titans' National One title push In a rare moment of weakness, Rotherham Titans director of rugby Harvey Biljon allowed himself to look at the bigger picture of the National One promotion race and give his verdict on what his team mi...

“We’ve got four of our six games at home and we’ve got to make sure we can perform in front of our supporters.”

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