Yorkshire Post Sport

Wakefield put Huddersfield to the sword on Friday night. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Powell reveals motivation behind Wakefield's unexpected play-off push

Long before they took their first steps back into Super League, Wakefield Trinity had already found their edge.

James O'Brien

PARADE: Leeds United celebrate winning the 2024-25 Championship with an open-top bus tour of the city (Image: Steve Riding)

Big club life suits Gruev as he prepares for new challenges after Leeds parties

England celebrate regaining the Ashes at the Oval in 2005. Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty Images.

Iconic 2005 series will never be beaten as memories flood back of magical summer

Owls' and Tigers' woes should be a wake-up call but EFL cannot answer it alone Stuart Rayner

Stuart Rayner

More sport headlines

Patrick Bamford has fallen out of favour at Leeds United.

Leeds United boss confirms major decision on Patrick Bamford

Marc Guiu has scored six goals in 16 appearances for Chelsea.

Leeds United have 'looked at' Chelsea attacker in hunt for new forward

Anton Stach is closing in on a move from Hoffenheim to Leeds United.

Leeds United agree deal as Hull and Barnsley confirm exits - round-up

Bailey Peacock-Farrell was Leeds United's number one before the arrival of Kiko Casilla in January 2019.

Ex-Leeds United and Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper seals loan move

Football

ON BOARD: Sean Longstaff (Image courtesy of Leeds United)

Leeds United transfer news: Whites complete Sean Longstaff signing
Leeds United have completed the £12m signing of midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle United.

HAPPY: Hull City goakeeper Ivor Pandur (Image :Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

Round-up: Ivor Pandur happy at Hull as Corey O'Keefe leaves Barnsley

PROTECTIVE: Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Rotherham v Sheffield United: Milers unfairly judged last season, says Hamshaw

AGGRESSIVE APPROACH: Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane (right) (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Friendlies round-up: Harrogate and Barnsley looking to put on a show

Anton Stach is seemingly set to join Leeds United from Hoffenheim.

'Agreement done' - Leeds United close in on statement signing

Rotherham United have completed the signing of midfielder Dru Yearwood.

Rotherham United unveil ex-Brentford midfielder as signing number five

Sean McLoughlin has left Hull City after six years of service to the Tigers.

Hull City stalwart ends six-year association with Tigers

HUNGRY: Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev (Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Ilia Gruev says Leeds United's hunger is back after summer celebrations

CELTIC WARRIOR: Lenny Agbaire made his Rotherham United debut 75 minutes after his move from Scotland was announced (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Owls exodus begins and Manchester United youngster returns – done deals round-up

Kyle Hudlin left Huddersfield Town last month after 10 senior outings.

Huddersfield Town exit followed by left-field move for forward

Leeds United are moving ahead with plans to redevelop Elland Road.

Leeds United supporters 'concerned' as South Stand proposal spotted

Rugby League

York celebrate their Wembley win in the 1895 Cup. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

'We want to stay there' - Applegarth calls on York to show they are real deal
Mark Applegarth has called on York Knights to show they belong at the Championship summit with another win over Barrow Raiders on Sunday.
James O'Brien

Bright moments have been few and far between for Castleford this season. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford v Warrington - Club legend provides timely inspiration for Chester

Huddersfield show their dejection during a heavy defeat to Wakefield. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Robinson apologises to Giants fans following career low against Wakefield

Wakefield flexed their muscles at the Accu Stadium. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Giants 10 Trinity 46 - Powell's side flex muscles to prove play-off credentials

Hull are solely focused on Wigan. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Wigan v Hull - Cartwright urges focus as play-off race intensifies

Hull KR are experiencing their first wobble of the year. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Robins ready to silence doubters after recent wobble

Presley Cassell will come off the bench for Leeds against Salford. (Photo: David Harrison)

'Proud dad' moment for Walker as Cassell makes Super League debut

Cricket

Matt Milnes was Yorkshire's hero with the bat. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Matt Milnes the hero for Yorkshire CCC as they end dismal T20 campaign on a high
IT’s ok, you can come out now from behind the sofa. Yorkshire’s T20 campaign is finally over.
Chris Waters

Roston Chase (R) of West Indies walks off the field dismissed by Josh Hazlewood (3R) of Australia during the third day of the third Test cricket match between West Indies and Australia at Sabina Park in Kingston (Picture: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)

West Indies woe and radical idea for the Blast – sign up for Waters’ newsletter

Shan Masood playing for Yorkshire CCC last season (Picture: SWPix.com)

Leicestershire v Yorkshire: White Rose reunited with former captain Shan Masood

Abdullah Shafique, the Pakistan overseas player, hits out at Headingley. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire CCC come up short against the old enemy

Dom Bess on his way to a fifty against Derbyshire. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Bess outlines Roses motivation but also sees bigger T20 picture

England captain Ben Stokes reacts during day five of the Third Rothesay Men's Test at Lord's, London (Picture: Bradley Collyer/PA)

'Back to his best': Joe Root hails England's ironman captain Ben Stokes

DOWN TIME: Yorkshire are hoping to reduce the number of T20 Blast group games for next season, following ECB proposals. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Yorkshire back 'game-changer' T20 Blast plans

Sport Opinion

Ruben Selles. Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images.

Can Selles handle the pressure cooker at Blades post Chris Wilder?

MODERN-DAY managers, armed to the teeth with coaching qualifications, slick presentational skills and polished training ground acumen cut an impressive bunch th...

Leon Wobschall

Hull KR have quickly moved on to the next challenge. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Hull KR must overcome one final hurdle to cement greatness - comment

EXCITING TALENT: Paris Saint-Germain's Desire Doue scored twice in the European Cup final a fortnight ago (Image: Franck FIFE / POOL / AFP)

Club World Cup has so many winners on show, but will fans be long-term losers?

Rugby League Talk - Rhinos silverware hopes and the race for the play-offs

Phil Harrison

THINKING TIME: Thomas Tuchel is trying to find England's best combinations (Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Tuchel is a new coach who needs time – the problem is, he does not have it

Dawid Malan, left, and Jonny Bairstow pictured during the County Championship game against Worcestershire at Headingley in April. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

Complex arguments on all sides as another Yorkshire captain takes franchise deal

SHORT ON TIME: England coach Thomas Tuchel (Image: Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

England's 2025 summer somehow manages to be pointless and necessary

Michael Carrick, manager of Middlesbrough (Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

Evolution not revolution required with Hull serving as a warning for Boro

Other Sport

Barnsley's Elliott Sanderson. Credit: Taka Wu/Matchroom Multi Sport

Barnsley's Elliott Sanderson heading for World Pool Championship
Three years ago Barnsley’s Elliott Sanderson was working in an office for the Crown Prosecution Service.
Richard Hercock

Joe Carpenter (with ball) pictured scoring in the non-cap match between England and France last month will make his official England debut on Saturday (Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images)

Watergate breakthrough: How Yorkshire's Carpenter finally earned England RU call

Sheffield Sharks head coach Atiba Lyons.

Sheffield Sharks playing for a million dollars in the TBT in America

PARTNERS ON ICE: Colton Saucerman and Brien Diffley (right) on the Sheffield Steelers' bench last season. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Steelers' Diffley on his 'great connection' with Colton Saucerman

Man of the moment: British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell ahead of a team announcement press conference at InterContinental Brisbane, Australia. (Picture: PA)

Australia v Lions: Sporting immortality beckons for proud northerner Farrell

Sheffield Hatters have re-signed Georgia Gayle for the new season.

'Everyone knows what this club means to me': Gayle re-signs with Hatters

FAMILIAR FACE: Defenceman Tim Smith is back for a 13th season with Sheffield Steeldogs. Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Why veteran is key part of Steeldogs' future

BACK FOR MORE: Defenceman Brien Diffley is back for a third season with Sheffield Steelers. Picture: Dean Woolley/Steelers Media.

Returning Diffley on why return to Steelers ticks all the boxes

Young players at the Stephen Harrison Academy.

Snooker funding is right on cue for city academy

In the hunt: Northallerton's Dan Brown grabbed the headlines at Royal Troon last year with an opening round 65 that took him to the top of the leaderboard. (Picture: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Open: Yorkshire's Brown and Parry look to steal headlines on major return

FAMILIAR FACE: Goaltender Eaman McAdam has made the switch from Guildford to Sheffield Steelers for the 2025-26 Elite League season. Picture: Steelers Media.

Steelers add new netminder to 2025-26 roster

More Sport

Max Watters made 18 league starts for Barnsley last season.

Barnsley confirm departure of forward as loan deal agreed

Leeds United and Manchester United are set to meet in Sweden.

How to watch Leeds United v Manchester United friendly on TV

MOVING ON: Barnsley's Corey O'Keefe (left) (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Barnsley transfer news: Defender moves out on loan as revamp continues

Daniel Farke's Leeds United are set to face Manchester United in Sweden.

Surprise inclusion in Leeds United squad - and a high-profile omission

RED CARD: Jaka Bijol (right) was sent off in his final game for Udinese (Image: Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Leeds United suspension blow but they should at least be covered

CONFIDENCE: Jay McGrath (right) believes in his Doncaster Rovers team-mates (Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Jay McGrath expects Doncaster's momentum to make light of 'exciting' step up

Wakefield must pick themselves up after a major setback at Hull FC. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

Powell on power of messaging as Trinity target perfect response

FAMOUS GOAL: Josh Windass headed Sheffield Wednesday back into the Championship in 2023 (Image: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Sheffield Wednesday: Last season's two leading scorers leave on free transfers

HE'S BACK: Midfielder Dan Gore has returned to Rotherham United for a second loan (Image courtesy of Rotherham United)

Highly-rated youngster returns to Millers after unlucky break first time around

SETTLED: But circumstances around Hull City could persuade Sean McLoughlin to move on (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Hull City transfer news: Long-serving defender set for exit

OUT OF CONTRACT: But captain Barry Bannan is training with the Sheffield Wednesday squad regardless (Image: Steve Ellis)

Sheffield Wednesday state of play: Rohl's future, embargoes, takeovers and more

Chris Chester is overseeing Castleford's search for a new head coach. (Photo: John Clifton/SWpix.com)

Castleford step up search for new head coach as Chester draws up shortlist

Kyle Trout represented Hull KR during his playing days. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Hunslet appoint former Wakefield and Hull KR player as new head coach

UNCERTAINTY: Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl's attempts to make peace with his squad went down badly in some quarters (Image: Steve Ellis)

Claims Owls have lined up Rohl's replacement with his future still uncertain

FAN: Sergej Jakirovic has worked with Matija Frigan before (Image: Jurij Kodrun/Getty Images)

Time right for Matija Frigan to play in England, says Hull's Sergej Jakirovic

UNDER-STAFFED: Rotherham United manager Matt Hamshaw congratulates Jordan Hugill on his hat-trick against Harrogate Town (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Matt Hamshaw hoping for Rotherham help after 'more risks than I ever have' taken

Mark Applegarth has demonstrated his coaching qualities since joining York. (Photo: Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com)

Applegarth reflects on self-doubt, setbacks and York's rise

HOMEWORK: Sebastiaan Bornauw has been studying Leeds United for five months (Image: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Sebastiaan Bornauw waited five months for Leeds move – he has done his homework

News you can trust since 1754

©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Terms and Conditions Privacy notice